Compare SnapVX Snapshots and Clones. POWERMAX-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   How does data access to a SnapVX snapshot compare to a SnapVX clone?

   • AClones provide direct access to data without any dependency on the source
   • BSnapshots provide direct access to data without any dependency on the source
   • CBoth snapshots and clones provide identical data access characteristics
   • DSnapshots are faster to access than clones because they use less storage
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which statement correctly compares the storage space usage of SnapVX snapshots and clones?

   • ASnapVX clones use less storage than snapshots
   • BSnapVX snapshots initially use less storage than clones
   • CSnapVX snapshots and clones use the same amount of storage
   • DSnapVX clones are more space-efficient than snapshots
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4. 18foundation · easy

   How does the initial storage space usage of a SnapVX snapshot compare to a SnapVX clone?

   • ABoth snapshots and clones consume full capacity initially
   • BBoth snapshots and clones use minimal space initially
   • CSnapshots use minimal space initially, while clones consume full capacity
   • DSnapshots consume full capacity, while clones use minimal space initially
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5. 19application · medium

   A storage admin created a SnapVX snapshot of a critical volume for a quick backup. Later, the source volume becomes corrupted and must be restored. The admin attempts to use the snapshot for the restore. What is the primary consideration regarding the snapshot's relationship to the source?

   • AThe snapshot is writable and can be directly mounted as a new volume for recovery.
   • BThe snapshot must first be converted to a clone before it can be used for restore.
   • CThe snapshot is read-only and can be used to restore the source, but it depends on the source's metadata for access.
   • DThe snapshot is fully independent and can be used to restore without any dependency on the source.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is a SnapVX clone in Dell PowerMax?

   • AA full, independent, writable copy of a source volume
   • BA point-in-time, space-efficient copy that is read-only
   • CA copy that can only be read and not modified
   • DA copy that shares all data blocks with the source
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