Perform Hardware Maintenance SK0-005 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   During a firmware upgrade on a server's RAID controller, which of the following is the most important to verify before starting the upgrade?

   • AThe server's power supply is redundant to prevent power loss during the upgrade.
   • BThe firmware file is compatible with the specific model and current firmware version of the RAID controller.
   • CThe server's network connection is stable to download the firmware.
   • DThe server's operating system is running the latest service pack.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   An administrator needs to remotely power on a server that is currently powered off. The server's out-of-band management interface is accessible. Which action should the administrator take?

   • APhysically press the server's power button using a remote hands service.
   • BUse the out-of-band management interface to issue a power-on command.
   • CLog into the server's operating system remotely and initiate a shutdown.
   • DSend a Wake-on-LAN magic packet to the server's network interface.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of hot-swappable components in a server?

   • ATo reduce the cost of server hardware.
   • BTo allow replacement of failed components without server downtime.
   • CTo improve the server's processing performance.
   • DTo simplify the initial server setup process.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A server administrator is planning to upgrade the firmware on a server's RAID controller. The server is running a critical application and has a hot-swappable drive configuration. The administrator wants to minimize the risk of data loss. Which approach should the administrator take?

   • AUpgrade the firmware on all servers in the cluster simultaneously to ensure consistency.
   • BRemove all hot-swappable drives from the server before starting the firmware upgrade.
   • CEnsure the RAID array is in a healthy state and that a backup is available before starting the firmware upgrade.
   • DUpgrade the firmware on the RAID controller without any preparation, as it is a routine maintenance task.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is a primary benefit of performing regular firmware upgrades on server components?

   • AIt provides new features and fixes known bugs or security vulnerabilities.
   • BIt automatically backs up the server's data to a remote location.
   • CIt eliminates the need for future hardware replacements.
   • DIt increases the server's physical memory capacity.
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