1. Which of the following is a key feature of IBM Spectrum Protect?
Data backup and recovery across hybrid environments
Virtual machine provisioning
Network monitoring and optimization
Cloud-native storage management
✅ Correct Answer: Data backup and recovery across hybrid environments
2. What is the primary function of IBM Spectrum Protect?
Data protection and recovery
Infrastructure management
Application development
Machine learning analysis
✅ Correct Answer: Data protection and recovery
3. Which database is typically used by IBM Spectrum Protect for metadata storage?
DB2
MySQL
PostgreSQL
OracleDB
✅ Correct Answer: DB2
4. What data deduplication feature does IBM Spectrum Protect offer?
Client-side and server-side deduplication
File-level encryption
Automated data replication
Data masking
✅ Correct Answer: Client-side and server-side deduplication
5. What protocol is used by IBM Spectrum Protect for data transfer?
TCP/IP
FTP
SMTP
IMAP
✅ Correct Answer: TCP/IP
6. Which interface is available for managing IBM Spectrum Protect?
Command-line interface (CLI) and GUI
Mobile app only
REST API only
Web portal only
✅ Correct Answer: Command-line interface (CLI) and GUI
7. How does IBM Spectrum Protect handle data retention?
Policy-based data retention
Data retention is not supported
Manual tracking only
Encrypted vault storage
✅ Correct Answer: Policy-based data retention
8. Which type of storage is supported by IBM Spectrum Protect?
Tape libraries and cloud storage
Blockchain storage only
Edge devices only
File servers only
✅ Correct Answer: Tape libraries and cloud storage
9. What is a key benefit of IBM Spectrum Protect?
Automated data backup and recovery
Virtual desktop hosting
Real-time transaction monitoring
AI model training
✅ Correct Answer: Automated data backup and recovery
10. Which cloud providers are compatible with IBM Spectrum Protect?
AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud
Only Google Cloud
Only AWS
On-premise only
✅ Correct Answer: AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud
11. Which disaster recovery feature does IBM Spectrum Protect provide?
Replication to remote sites
AI-based incident response
Firewall protection
Edge node protection
✅ Correct Answer: Replication to remote sites
12. What type of encryption does IBM Spectrum Protect offer?
AES-256 encryption
SHA-256 hashing
DES encryption
RSA-128 encryption
✅ Correct Answer: AES-256 encryption
13. How does IBM Spectrum Protect ensure data integrity?
Checksum verification
Quantum entanglement
Blockchain validation
Data sharding
✅ Correct Answer: Checksum verification
14. What role does IBM Spectrum Protect Plus play in the ecosystem?
Simplifies VM and database protection
Manages user authentication
Optimizes network traffic
Hosts virtualized desktops
✅ Correct Answer: Simplifies VM and database protection
15. What storage tiering feature does IBM Spectrum Protect offer?
Automatic data movement across tiers
Manual tier selection only
Edge-based tiering
Single-layer storage
✅ Correct Answer: Automatic data movement across tiers
16. What scheduling feature does IBM Spectrum Protect provide?
Automated backup scheduling
Manual scheduling only
No scheduling support
AI-predicted schedules
✅ Correct Answer: Automated backup scheduling
17. Which backup type is supported by IBM Spectrum Protect?
Incremental and full backups
Incremental-only backups
Full backups only
Snapshot backups only
✅ Correct Answer: Incremental and full backups
18. What is a major advantage of using IBM Spectrum Protect for compliance?
Policy-driven data retention and auditing
Cloud-first data storage
Network monitoring
Automated firewall configuration
✅ Correct Answer: Policy-driven data retention and auditing
19. Which virtualized environment is supported by IBM Spectrum Protect?
VMware and Hyper-V
Docker only
Kubernetes only
OpenStack only
✅ Correct Answer: VMware and Hyper-V
20. Which IBM offering enhances IBM Spectrum Protect in a hybrid cloud?
IBM Cloud Pak for Data
IBM WebSphere
IBM QRadar
IBM Watson Studio
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Cloud Pak for Data
21. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center?
Web-based management interface
Command-line tool
Mobile application
API gateway
✅ Correct Answer: Web-based management interface
22. Which IBM Spectrum Protect component handles database backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases
23. What is IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot used for?
Point-in-time copies of data
Continuous data protection
Cloud migration
Network monitoring
✅ Correct Answer: Point-in-time copies of data
24. Which feature provides VM backup in IBM Spectrum Protect?
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
25. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect HSM?
Hierarchical storage management
High-speed networking
Hardware security modules
Hybrid cloud management
✅ Correct Answer: Hierarchical storage management
26. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports container backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
27. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail?
Email server backup
Network monitoring
Data encryption
Cloud storage
✅ Correct Answer: Email server backup
28. Which IBM Spectrum Protect component provides cloud integration?
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
29. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management?
Automate file migration to secondary storage
Monitor network bandwidth
Encrypt data at rest
Manage cloud resources
✅ Correct Answer: Automate file migration to secondary storage
30. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports application-aware backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect for Applications
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect for Applications
31. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Enterprise Resource Planning?
Backup SAP and Oracle applications
Monitor ERP performance
Optimize ERP workflows
Secure ERP communications
✅ Correct Answer: Backup SAP and Oracle applications
32. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports NDMP backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect for NAS
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect for NAS
33. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for AIX?
AIX system backup
AIX performance monitoring
AIX security hardening
AIX cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: AIX system backup
34. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports incremental forever backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect Server
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
35. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Linux?
Linux system backup
Linux performance monitoring
Linux security hardening
Linux cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: Linux system backup
36. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports synthetic full backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect Server
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
37. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Windows?
Windows system backup
Windows performance monitoring
Windows security hardening
Windows cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: Windows system backup
38. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports progressive incremental backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect Server
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
39. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for z/OS?
Mainframe backup
Mainframe performance monitoring
Mainframe security hardening
Mainframe cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: Mainframe backup
40. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports storage pool management?
IBM Spectrum Protect Server
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
41. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail?
Email server backup
Network monitoring
Data encryption
Cloud storage
✅ Correct Answer: Email server backup
42. Which IBM Spectrum Protect component provides cloud integration?
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
43. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management?
Automate file migration to secondary storage
Monitor network bandwidth
Encrypt data at rest
Manage cloud resources
✅ Correct Answer: Automate file migration to secondary storage
44. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports application-aware backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect for Applications
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect for Applications
45. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Enterprise Resource Planning?
Backup SAP and Oracle applications
Monitor ERP performance
Optimize ERP workflows
Secure ERP communications
✅ Correct Answer: Backup SAP and Oracle applications
46. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports NDMP backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect for NAS
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect for NAS
47. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for AIX?
AIX system backup
AIX performance monitoring
AIX security hardening
AIX cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: AIX system backup
48. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports incremental forever backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect Server
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
49. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Linux?
Linux system backup
Linux performance monitoring
Linux security hardening
Linux cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: Linux system backup
50. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports synthetic full backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect Server
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
51. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Windows?
Windows system backup
Windows performance monitoring
Windows security hardening
Windows cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: Windows system backup
52. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports progressive incremental backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect Server
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
53. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for z/OS?
Mainframe backup
Mainframe performance monitoring
Mainframe security hardening
Mainframe cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: Mainframe backup
54. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports storage pool management?
IBM Spectrum Protect Server
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Server
55. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases?
Database backup and recovery
Database performance monitoring
Database security hardening
Database cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: Database backup and recovery
56. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports container backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
57. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments?
VM backup and recovery
VM performance monitoring
VM security hardening
VM cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: VM backup and recovery
58. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports cloud tiering?
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
59. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management?
Optimize storage utilization
Monitor network bandwidth
Encrypt data at rest
Manage cloud resources
✅ Correct Answer: Optimize storage utilization
60. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports application-consistent backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect for Applications
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect for Applications
61. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for Enterprise Resource Planning?
Backup ERP applications
Monitor ERP performance
Optimize ERP workflows
Secure ERP communications
✅ Correct Answer: Backup ERP applications
62. Which IBM Spectrum Protect feature supports NDMP backups?
IBM Spectrum Protect for NAS
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM
✅ Correct Answer: IBM Spectrum Protect for NAS
63. What is the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect for AIX?
AIX system backup
AIX performance monitoring
AIX security hardening
AIX cloud migration
✅ Correct Answer: AIX system backup
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