2.4 Describe Firmware and Software Updates and Their Impacts on Blade and Rack Servers 350-601 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   An administrator needs to update the BIOS on a rack server that is located in a remote data center. The server is currently running a critical application. The administrator has out-of-band management access via the server's iLO. What is the best way to apply the update?

   • AApply the update immediately, as BIOS updates do not require a reboot.
   • BAsk a local technician to physically access the server and run the update.
   • CUse a remote desktop session to run the update from the operating system.
   • DUse the iLO to upload the firmware and schedule the update to occur during a maintenance window.
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2. 17application · medium

   An administrator is updating the BIOS on a blade server. After the update, the server's power consumption increases significantly. What is the most likely cause?

   • AThe server's NIC firmware was updated, increasing network activity and power usage.
   • BThe RAID controller firmware was also updated, causing higher power draw.
   • CThe server's operating system was updated, leading to higher CPU usage.
   • DThe BIOS update changed the power management settings, such as disabling C-states or power capping.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is a key step in recovering from a failed software update on a server?

   • ARebooting the server multiple times until the update succeeds.
   • BReplacing the server's power supply unit.
   • CRestoring the system from a backup taken before the update.
   • DDeleting the update log files from the server.
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5. 19application · medium

   A rack server in a remote branch office needs a firmware update for its RAID controller. The server is currently running a critical application and there is no local IT staff. The administrator has out-of-band management access via the server's integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). What is the most reliable method to apply the update?

   • AUse the operating system's package manager to install the firmware update from the vendor's repository.
   • BSchedule a remote desktop session with a local contractor to run the update manually.
   • CWait for the next scheduled maintenance window and have a technician visit the site to perform the update.
   • DUpload the firmware image to the iDRAC and use the 'Update and Reboot' option to apply the update.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is a key consideration regarding server availability when updating firmware on a blade server in a chassis?

   • AThe blade must be powered off and physically removed from the chassis before any firmware update can begin.
   • BThe update only affects the chassis management controller, so the blade's operating system remains unaffected and available.
   • CThe update typically requires the blade to be taken offline, which may cause a service interruption unless the workload is moved or the blade is part of a cluster.
   • DThe update can be performed while the blade is fully operational without any downtime because the CMC handles it in the background.
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