Interpret Log File Output POWEREDGE-XE-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   What information is typically included in a log entry's timestamp?

   • AThe severity level of the event
   • BThe user who triggered the event
   • CDate and time of the event
   • DThe component that generated the event
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which log on a Dell PowerEdge XE server is most useful for reviewing a history of firmware updates and configuration changes made by an administrator?

   • ALifecycle Controller Log (LC Log)
   • BWindows Event Log
   • CiDRAC Audit Log
   • DSystem Event Log (SEL)
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4. 18application · medium

   A technician is reviewing the Lifecycle Controller logs on a PowerEdge XE server after a reported power anomaly. The log shows the following entries: [2025-03-14 10:22:01] WARNING: Power supply redundancy lost [2025-03-14 10:22:05] INFO: System power input restored to normal [2025-03-14 10:22:09] CRITICAL: Voltage excursion detected on PSU 2 Which entry should the technician investigate FIRST to determine the root cause?

   • AThe WARNING about power supply redundancy loss
   • BAll entries equally, since they occurred within seconds
   • CThe INFO entry about power input restoration
   • DThe CRITICAL voltage excursion on PSU 2
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5. 19application · medium

   A technician is troubleshooting a server that is not responding. The iDRAC SEL shows the following entries: 10:00:00 INFO: System Boot Started 10:00:05 INFO: OS Boot Started 10:05:00 WARNING: CPU temperature exceeded threshold 10:05:01 INFO: CPU temperature restored to normal 10:10:00 WARNING: CPU temperature exceeded threshold 10:10:01 INFO: CPU temperature restored to normal The server is now running normally. What is the most likely cause of the intermittent CPU temperature warnings?

   • AThe server is in a low-power state
   • BThe CPU cooling fan is failing
   • CThe temperature sensor is faulty
   • DThe CPU is overloaded
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6. 20application · medium

   An administrator needs to review a history of user actions performed on the iDRAC, such as configuration changes and login attempts. Which log should be consulted?

   • AThe Lifecycle Controller log
   • BThe iDRAC audit log
   • CThe OS system log
   • DThe System Event Log (SEL)
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