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📝 NCP-MCA 6.5 Exam Cram Cheat Sheet

📚 Introduction: NCP-MCA 6.5 Mock Exam Overview

This mock exam consists of 80 questions designed to cover all major objectives of the Nutanix NCP-MCA 6.5 exam blueprint. Use this deck to test your knowledge, identify gaps, and reinforce key concepts. Good luck!

🚀 Section 1: Describe and Differentiate Automation Concepts and Principles

Q1: Why is the Playbook designed to execute a script failing to fix a known problem in the application?

A. :speech_balloon: Slack configuration should be reviewed.
B. :white_check_mark: The script is incorrect.
C. :speech_balloon: The Playbook actions are in the wrong order.
D. :speech_balloon: Not enough storage space to take a snapshot.

Explanation:
The script may be failing due to syntax errors or incorrect logic within the script itself. The other options (Slack configuration, action order, or storage space) do not directly affect script execution.

Q2: Which action should an administrator use to request a static IP address from an IPAM solution?

A. :white_check_mark: Create
B. :speech_balloon: Guest Customization
C. :speech_balloon: Pre-create
D. :speech_balloon: Profile

Explanation:
The "Create" action is specifically designed for requesting resources like a static IP address from an IPAM solution. Guest Customization, Pre-create, and Profile are not relevant actions for this task.

Q3: What steps are needed to enable a developer to complete a task using AWS and Azure in Calm? (Choose two.)

A. :white_check_mark: Create AWS and Azure Providers
B. :white_check_mark: Add the Providers to the Project
C. :speech_balloon: Enable Environment for AWS and Azure
D. :speech_balloon: Upgrade Calm to version 3.2.x

Explanation:
To enable the use of AWS and Azure, the cloud providers must first be created and then added to the project. The environment is implicitly enabled through this setup, and upgrading Calm is unnecessary unless specific features are required.

Q4: In which two locations can Calm be deployed? (Choose two.)

A. :speech_balloon: vSphere Essential Edition
B. :white_check_mark: VMware ESXi
C. :white_check_mark: Nutanix AHV
D. :speech_balloon: Any Public Cloud

Explanation:
Calm can be deployed on Nutanix AHV and VMware ESXi environments. It is not supported on vSphere Essential Edition due to limitations, nor can it be deployed directly in any public cloud.

Q5: How should an administrator enable Calm in Prism Central?

A. :white_check_mark: Prism Central -> Services -> Calm -> Enable
B. :speech_balloon: Prism Element -> LCM -> Calm -> Enable
C. :speech_balloon: Prism Central -> Settings -> Calm -> Enable
D. :speech_balloon: Prism Central -> Settings -> Upgrade Prism Central -> Calm -> Enable

Explanation:
Calm is enabled via Prism Central under the "Services" menu. The other paths are incorrect.

🔧 Section 2: Deploy and Configure Self-service and Related Components

Q6: What are two valid trigger types available for executing Playbooks? (Choose two.)

A. :white_check_mark: Manual
B. :white_check_mark: Alert
C. :speech_balloon: Report
D. :speech_balloon: Audit

Explanation:
Valid trigger types for Playbooks include "Manual" and "Alert." "Report" and "Audit" are not valid trigger types for executing Playbooks.

Q7: An administrator wants to reuse a task created in a Blueprint. How can they do this with the least amount of effort?

A. :speech_balloon: Publish the task to Github, select the task from the Github Repository from the other blueprint.
B. :white_check_mark: Publish the task to the Task Library, select the task from the Task Library from the other blueprint.
C. :speech_balloon: Publish the task to the Task Repository, select the task from the Task Repository from the other blueprint.
D. :speech_balloon: Publish the task to the Marketplace, select the task from the Marketplace from the other blueprint.

Explanation:
Publishing the task to the Task Library allows it to be reused in other blueprints with minimal effort. The other options involve more steps or are not supported in Calm.

Q8: Why does a Blueprint deployed from the Marketplace get a "check login" error, while the same Blueprint launched from the Blueprint Editor deploys correctly?

A. :speech_balloon: Prism Central can't communicate with Active Directory.
B. :speech_balloon: The SSH key within the user's laptop is not valid.
C. :speech_balloon: User is not authorized to launch Blueprints.
D. :white_check_mark: The credential in the Project Environment is invalid.

Explanation:
The most likely cause is that the credential stored in the Project Environment is incorrect or expired, leading to authentication failures when deploying from the Marketplace.

Q9: Which Pre-create and Post-delete tasks are valid when creating a blueprint?

A. :speech_balloon: Create, Start, Stop, Delete
B. :white_check_mark: Execute, Set variable, HTTP, Delay
C. :speech_balloon: Create, Start, Stop, Soft Delete
D. :speech_balloon: Execute, Set variable, API, Delay

Explanation:
Valid Pre-create and Post-delete tasks include "Execute," "Set variable," "HTTP," and "Delay." The other options either include irrelevant actions or incorrect terms.

Q10: Which action should an administrator use to ensure a consistent application deployment using Calm Blueprints?

A. :speech_balloon: Use default credentials.
B. :white_check_mark: Use version-controlled blueprints.
C. :speech_balloon: Allow users to modify blueprints.
D. :speech_balloon: Disable blueprint updates.

Explanation:
Using version-controlled blueprints ensures consistency and reliability in deployments by tracking changes and maintaining a standardized configuration.

⚙️ Section 3: Validate Blueprints, Runbooks, Playbooks, and Automation Settings

Q11: How can an administrator determine the cause of a Blueprint deployment failure?

A. :speech_balloon: Review application logs manually.
B. :white_check_mark: Use Prism Central's Audit tab to check deployment logs.
C. :speech_balloon: Re-run the deployment without changes.
D. :speech_balloon: Check system alerts for unrelated issues.

Explanation:
Prism Central's Audit tab provides detailed logs and insights into deployment issues, helping administrators diagnose and correct errors efficiently.

📊 Section 4: Troubleshoot Nutanix Unified Storage

Q12: What should an administrator do to address a failed script execution due to incorrect credentials?

A. :white_check_mark: Update the credentials in the Project Environment.
B. :speech_balloon: Reboot the VM and try again.
C. :speech_balloon: Modify the script to skip authentication.
D. :speech_balloon: Increase VM resources.

Explanation:
Updating the credentials in the Project Environment ensures that the script has the proper permissions and access to execute successfully.

💾 Section 5: Analyze and Monitor Nutanix Unified Storage

Q13: What steps should an administrator take if they notice performance degradation in storage I/O?

A. :white_check_mark: Review storage performance metrics in Prism Central.
B. :speech_balloon: Reboot all storage nodes.
C. :speech_balloon: Increase VM CPU and memory allocation.
D. :speech_balloon: Migrate VMs to another cluster.

Explanation:
Reviewing storage performance metrics helps identify the root cause of I/O degradation, such as high latency or insufficient bandwidth, allowing for targeted troubleshooting.

End of Mock Exam

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📝 NCP-MCA 6.5 Exam Cram Cheat Sheet (Continued)

🔧 Section 2: Deploy and Configure Self-service and Related Components (Continued)

Q9: When creating a blueprint, which Pre-create and Post-delete tasks are valid?

A. :x: Create, Start, Stop, Delete
Explanation: These are general lifecycle actions and not specific to Pre-create or Post-delete tasks in a blueprint.
B. :white_check_mark: Execute, Set variable, HTTP, Delay
Explanation: These are valid tasks that can be configured as Pre-create or Post-delete actions in a Calm blueprint. "Execute" can run scripts, "Set variable" allows for dynamic values, "HTTP" can make external requests, and "Delay" can wait for a specified period.
C. :x: Create, Start, Stop, Soft Delete
Explanation: These tasks are related to VM lifecycle management and not specific to the Pre-create or Post-delete phases of a blueprint.
D. :x: Execute, Set variable, API, Delay
Explanation: "API" is not a specific task type in Calm. "HTTP" is the correct task for interacting with APIs.

Correct Answer: B. Execute, Set variable, HTTP, Delay.

Q10: Which two groups of operations can a Prism Admin or Super Admin role perform? (Choose two.)

A. :x: Create, read, automate, or delete an action template in the action gallery
Explanation: "Automate" is not a standard operation term in the context of managing action templates.
B. :white_check_mark: Create, read, update, or delete an action template in the action gallery
Explanation: This is a valid set of operations that a Prism Admin or Super Admin can perform on action templates.
C. :x: Create, read, automate, delete, enable, and run playbooks
Explanation: "Automate" is not a recognized action in managing playbooks; the correct term would be "update."
D. :white_check_mark: Create, read, update, delete, enable, and run playbooks
Explanation: This is the correct set of actions a Prism Admin or Super Admin can perform on playbooks.

Correct Answers: B. Create, read, update, or delete an action template in the action gallery & D. Create, read, update, delete, enable, and run playbooks.

⚙️ Section 3: Validate Blueprints, Runbooks, Playbooks, and Automation Settings

Q11: A blueprint was developed for deploying a standard 3-tier hosting environment for a company's applications. The blueprint includes a load balancer, multiple web servers, a database server, and a small test application. During testing of the blueprint, the application fails to connect to the database. The cause is found to be the database software is still installing when the application starts. Which method most efficiently prevents the application from starting before the database?

A. :x: Use a local install instead of downloading
Explanation: Changing the install method does not guarantee the database will be ready before the application starts.
B. :x: Create a loop to retry connection
Explanation: While this could work, it's inefficient and adds unnecessary complexity. It's better to ensure the application waits until the database is ready.
C. :white_check_mark: Create a service dependency
Explanation: Service dependencies allow you to specify that one service (the application) should only start after another service (the database) is fully operational.
D. :x: Use a sleep statement in a start script
Explanation: Using a sleep statement is a temporary workaround and not reliable, as it may not wait the correct amount of time.

Correct Answer: C. Create a service dependency.

Q12: Which Prism Central setting must first be configured in order to add users to a Project?

A. :x: HTTP Proxy
Explanation: The HTTP Proxy setting is used for internet connectivity, not user management.
B. :white_check_mark: Authentication Directory
Explanation: Configuring an Authentication Directory (like Active Directory or LDAP) is necessary for user authentication and role management in Prism Central.
C. :x: Pulse
Explanation: Pulse is a monitoring and telemetry service, unrelated to user management.
D. :x: Local User Role Mapping
Explanation: Local User Role Mapping is related to managing roles locally, but configuring an Authentication Directory is the primary step for adding users to a Project.

Correct Answer: B. Authentication Directory.

💾 Section 4: Advanced Automation and Optimization

Q13: What is the cause of an error when deploying an application with Calm that shows a DNS lookup failure for a Linux VM?

A. :x: Connection section has a network adapter selected for the Address box in Connection section.
Explanation: If the network adapter is correctly selected, it would not cause a DNS lookup failure.
B. :white_check_mark: Connection section has no network adapters selected for the Address box in Connection section.
Explanation: If no network adapters are selected, the VM will not have network connectivity, causing DNS resolution failures.
C. :x: Connection Type has a protocol selected.
Explanation: Selecting a protocol is required and would not cause a DNS lookup failure.
D. :x: Connection Type has no protocol selected.
Explanation: Not selecting a protocol might affect communication but is less likely to directly cause a DNS error related to network adapter configuration.

Correct Answer: B. Connection section has no network adapters selected for the Address box in Connection section.

Q14: Which method will result in unique names per VM when scaling out a Service in a Calm Blueprint?

A. :x: Guest OS customization using sysprep contains <ComputerName>@@{name}@@</ComputerName>.
Explanation: Sysprep can help with customization, but this approach does not guarantee unique names unless other unique identifiers are used.
B. :white_check_mark: Service VM Name field contains the macro variable @@{calm_array_index}@@.
Explanation: The @@{calm_array_index}@@ macro ensures unique VM names by appending an index number to each instance, making it suitable for scaling out.
C. :x: Call an external Python eScript that uses an IPAM API to register the VM name in DNS.
Explanation: While technically possible, this method is overly complex and does not directly set unique names within the Calm blueprint.
D. :x: Set the VM Name field to allow user edits at launch so the user can enter a custom value at launch.
Explanation: Allowing user edits can create unique names but relies on manual input, which is less efficient and error-prone.

Correct Answer: B. Service VM Name field contains the macro variable @@{calm_array_index}@@.

Q15: Which two providers are supported in Calm? (Choose two.)

A. :x: Oracle Cloud
Explanation: Nutanix Calm does not natively support Oracle Cloud as a provider.
B. :white_check_mark: Kubernetes
Explanation: Kubernetes is supported in Calm for orchestrating and managing containerized applications.
C. :white_check_mark: GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
Explanation: GCP is supported as a cloud provider in Calm, allowing automation and management of workloads on Google Cloud.
D. :x: IBM Cloud
Explanation: IBM Cloud is not natively supported as a provider in Calm.

Correct Answers: B. Kubernetes & C. GCP.

Q16: An administrator wants to reuse a task created for a blueprint in another blueprint. How can they accomplish this with the least effort?

A. :x: Publish the task to Github, select the task from the Github Repository from the other blueprint.
Explanation: Calm does not natively support integration with Github for task reuse.
B. :x: Publish the task to the Marketplace, select the task from the Marketplace from the other blueprint.
Explanation: The Marketplace is used for sharing complete applications or services, not individual tasks.
C. :x: Publish the task to the Task Repository, select the task from the Task Repository from the other blueprint.
Explanation: "Task Repository" is not a recognized feature in Calm.
D. :white_check_mark: Publish the task to the Task Library, select the task from the Task Library from the other blueprint.
Explanation: The Task Library is designed to store reusable tasks, making them easily accessible across multiple blueprints.

Correct Answer: D. Publish the task to the Task Library, select the task from the Task Library from the other blueprint.

End of Mock Exam Section

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📝 NCP-MCA 6.5 Exam Cram Cheat Sheet (Continued)

⚙️ Section 3: Validate Blueprints, Runbooks, Playbooks, and Automation Settings (Continued)

Q17: An administrator receives an error stating "script execution has failed" when attempting to run a script on a VM using Calm. What are two possible reasons for this error? (Choose two.)

A. :white_check_mark: The VM port is not allowed by the firewall.
Explanation: If the firewall blocks the port needed for the script to communicate, the script execution will fail due to lack of connectivity.
B. :white_check_mark: The credentials have insufficient permissions.
Explanation: If the credentials used do not have adequate permissions to execute the script or perform the required actions on the VM, the script will fail.
C. :x: The VM is still in the boot process.
Explanation: While this might cause temporary failure, it is less likely to be the primary reason unless the VM has been in the boot process for an extended time.
D. :x: There is an error in the script.
Explanation: This is possible, but the question specifically asks for conditions, not errors within the script itself.

Correct Answers: A. The VM port is not allowed by the firewall & B. The credentials have insufficient permissions.

Q18: What is required to configure an alert for a playbook to trigger when specific conditions are met?

A. :x: Enable SNMP monitoring.
Explanation: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is not required for configuring an alert to trigger a playbook.
B. :white_check_mark: Set up an alert policy in Prism Central.
Explanation: Alert policies in Prism Central must be set up to define the conditions that will trigger a playbook.
C. :x: Deploy the playbook with default settings.
Explanation: Deploying with default settings does not ensure that an alert is configured or triggered based on specific conditions.
D. :x: Use a custom API integration.
Explanation: Custom API integration is not necessary for setting up a simple alert-based playbook trigger.

Correct Answer: B. Set up an alert policy in Prism Central.

Q19: Which method is used to validate playbook configurations in Nutanix Calm?

A. :white_check_mark: Use the built-in validation tool in Calm.
Explanation: Nutanix Calm provides a built-in validation tool that checks the configuration and logic of playbooks to ensure they will execute correctly.
B. :x: Manually review the script line-by-line.
Explanation: While reviewing a script is essential, the built-in tool is designed to catch errors more effectively and quickly.
C. :x: Re-deploy the playbook and observe the results.
Explanation: Re-deploying without validation is risky and could lead to unintended consequences or failures.
D. :x: Cross-check with another blueprint's configuration.
Explanation: This method may help but does not directly validate the specific playbook configuration.

Correct Answer: A. Use the built-in validation tool in Calm.

Q20: When a VM is deployed, how can an administrator ensure that all security patches are applied before any application services are started?

A. :x: Use the Delay task in Calm to wait before starting services.
Explanation: A Delay task adds a fixed wait time and does not guarantee that patches are applied.
B. :x: Set a dependency on network availability.
Explanation: Network availability does not guarantee that patches have been applied.
C. :white_check_mark: Use the Pre-create task to apply patches.
Explanation: A Pre-create task allows for the execution of scripts or commands that can apply security patches before the VM is fully deployed and any services start.
D. :x: Configure a recurring task in Prism Central.
Explanation: Recurring tasks are not ideal for ensuring patches are applied immediately upon deployment.

Correct Answer: C. Use the Pre-create task to apply patches.

📊 Section 4: Troubleshoot Nutanix Unified Storage (Continued)

Q21: What should an administrator do if a script fails due to insufficient disk space during a snapshot operation?

A. :white_check_mark: Increase the storage capacity of the relevant disk or datastore.
Explanation: Increasing the storage capacity will allow the snapshot operation to complete successfully.
B. :x: Modify the script to reduce its storage usage.
Explanation: While this might help, it is not a direct solution to a disk space issue for a snapshot.
C. :x: Run the script at a different time when there is less disk activity.
Explanation: Disk activity is less relevant if there is genuinely insufficient space.
D. :x: Delete all existing snapshots.
Explanation: This is a temporary fix and may not be feasible if existing snapshots are needed for backup or recovery purposes.

Correct Answer: A. Increase the storage capacity of the relevant disk or datastore.

Q22: How can an administrator monitor storage performance in a Nutanix environment?

A. :white_check_mark: Use the Prism Central storage monitoring tools to check IOPS and latency.
Explanation: Prism Central offers a comprehensive suite of tools to monitor storage performance, including IOPS, latency, and throughput.
B. :x: Enable SNMP traps for storage alerts.
Explanation: While SNMP traps can provide alerts, they are not a tool for actively monitoring performance metrics.
C. :x: Increase storage capacity to handle more data.
Explanation: Increasing capacity does not directly help monitor performance.
D. :x: Use the local storage monitor on individual nodes.
Explanation: Local storage monitoring is less effective than centralized tools like those provided by Prism Central.

Correct Answer: A. Use the Prism Central storage monitoring tools to check IOPS and latency.

💾 Section 5: Analyze and Monitor Nutanix Unified Storage (Continued)

Q23: Which type of alert should be configured to detect when a VM's CPU usage is consistently above 80%?

A. :x: Storage performance alert.
Explanation: This type of alert is used to monitor storage-related metrics, not CPU usage.
B. :white_check_mark: Resource usage alert.
Explanation: A resource usage alert can monitor CPU, memory, and other resource utilization metrics to detect when a VM's CPU usage exceeds a certain threshold.
C. :x: Snapshot failure alert.
Explanation: This alert is used for detecting issues with snapshot creation or deletion, not resource usage.
D. :x: Network bandwidth alert.
Explanation: This type of alert is used to monitor network traffic, not CPU usage.

Correct Answer: B. Resource usage alert.

Q24: Which Calm feature allows an administrator to execute custom scripts in response to alerts or events?

A. :x: Self-Service Restore.
Explanation: Self-Service Restore is used for recovering data, not executing custom scripts.
B. :white_check_mark: Playbooks.
Explanation: Playbooks in Calm allow administrators to create workflows that can execute scripts or actions in response to alerts, events, or triggers.
C. :x: Data Replication.
Explanation: Data Replication is used for data redundancy and disaster recovery, not for executing scripts.
D. :x: Network Segmentation.
Explanation: Network Segmentation is related to security and network traffic management, not script execution.

Correct Answer: B. Playbooks.

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📝 NCP-MCA 6.5 Exam Cram Cheat Sheet (Continued)

📊 Section 6: Manage and Configure Blueprints and Projects

Q25: Which feature of Nutanix Calm allows administrators to assign quotas for resources like CPU, memory, and storage to a specific project?

A. :x: Self-Service Restore
Explanation: Self-Service Restore is related to data recovery, not resource management.
B. :white_check_mark: Project Quotas
Explanation: Project Quotas in Calm allow administrators to define resource limits, such as CPU, memory, and storage, that can be consumed by a specific project.
C. :x: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Explanation: RBAC controls user permissions and access, but does not manage resource quotas.
D. :x: Dynamic Resource Allocation
Explanation: This is not a specific feature in Nutanix Calm. Dynamic allocation may refer to how resources are managed, but quotas are explicitly handled through Project Quotas.

Correct Answer: B. Project Quotas.

Q26: An administrator wants to ensure that only authorized users can launch specific Blueprints. Which Calm feature should they use?

A. :x: Project Quotas
Explanation: Project Quotas are used to limit resource usage, not control access to Blueprints.
B. :white_check_mark: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Explanation: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is used to manage user permissions and ensure that only authorized users can launch, edit, or manage specific Blueprints.
C. :x: Blueprint Versioning
Explanation: Blueprint Versioning helps track changes to Blueprints but does not control user access.
D. :x: Self-Service Restore
Explanation: Self-Service Restore is used for data recovery, not for controlling Blueprint access.

Correct Answer: B. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

Q27: What is the purpose of the Calm Marketplace in Nutanix Calm?

A. :x: To store backup copies of all Blueprints.
Explanation: The Calm Marketplace is not designed for storing backups; it is a repository for published blueprints and applications.
B. :white_check_mark: To share Blueprints and applications across the organization.
Explanation: The Calm Marketplace allows for the sharing of Blueprints and applications, making it easy for users to deploy and manage standardized solutions.
C. :x: To manage user roles and permissions.
Explanation: User roles and permissions are managed through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), not the Marketplace.
D. :x: To monitor application performance.
Explanation: Monitoring is handled through Prism Central, not the Calm Marketplace.

Correct Answer: B. To share Blueprints and applications across the organization.

Q28: How can an administrator define dependencies between services in a Calm Blueprint to ensure proper startup order?

A. :x: Use a Pre-create task.
Explanation: A Pre-create task is used for tasks that need to be performed before the main creation process begins, not for defining dependencies between services.
B. :x: Set a time delay using the Delay task.
Explanation: A Delay task only adds a fixed wait time, which does not guarantee the correct startup order.
C. :white_check_mark: Define service dependencies in the Blueprint configuration.
Explanation: Service dependencies can be defined directly in the Blueprint configuration, specifying the order in which services should start.
D. :x: Use manual intervention steps.
Explanation: Manual intervention is not efficient and defeats the purpose of automation provided by Calm.

Correct Answer: C. Define service dependencies in the Blueprint configuration.

Q29: Which Nutanix feature allows administrators to create a private marketplace for sharing Blueprints and applications?

A. :x: Blueprint Versioning
Explanation: Blueprint Versioning is used to manage changes to Blueprints over time, not for creating a private marketplace.
B. :white_check_mark: Calm Marketplace
Explanation: Calm Marketplace allows administrators to create a private repository of Blueprints and applications that can be shared across their organization.
C. :x: Self-Service Portal
Explanation: The Self-Service Portal is used by end-users to manage and deploy resources, not for managing Blueprints and applications.
D. :x: Calm Playbooks
Explanation: Playbooks automate workflows and tasks but do not provide a marketplace feature.

Correct Answer: B. Calm Marketplace.

🖥️ Section 7: Configure and Manage Self-Service Capabilities

Q30: What must be configured to allow end users to provision VMs and applications through the Self-Service Portal?

A. :x: Configure API Gateway settings.
Explanation: The API Gateway is used for integrating external services, not for enabling Self-Service capabilities.
B. :white_check_mark: Set up Projects and assign appropriate RBAC permissions.
Explanation: Projects need to be configured with the appropriate RBAC settings to allow users to provision VMs and applications through the Self-Service Portal.
C. :x: Enable Data Replication.
Explanation: Data Replication is used for backup and disaster recovery, not for provisioning VMs.
D. :x: Configure Calm to use a specific DNS server.
Explanation: DNS configuration is necessary for network connectivity but does not directly relate to provisioning through the Self-Service Portal.

Correct Answer: B. Set up Projects and assign appropriate RBAC permissions.

Q31: An administrator wants to automate the deployment of an application that requires multiple steps, including setting environment variables, running scripts, and applying updates. Which Calm feature should they use?

A. :x: Blueprint Versioning
Explanation: Blueprint Versioning helps track changes to Blueprints, but it does not provide the automation functionality required for complex deployments.
B. :white_check_mark: Calm Blueprints
Explanation: Calm Blueprints allow for defining and automating complex deployments that include setting environment variables, running scripts, and applying updates.
C. :x: Self-Service Restore
Explanation: Self-Service Restore is for data recovery, not for automating application deployments.
D. :x: Task Scheduler
Explanation: Task Scheduler is for scheduling specific tasks, not for defining end-to-end application deployment workflows.

Correct Answer: B. Calm Blueprints.

Q32: How can an administrator restrict specific users from accessing certain VMs within a project while allowing them to view others?

A. :x: Use Dynamic Resource Allocation.
Explanation: Dynamic Resource Allocation is not a feature in Calm for managing access controls.
B. :white_check_mark: Apply granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies.
Explanation: Granular RBAC allows administrators to define specific access permissions for different users, restricting or allowing access to certain VMs.
C. :x: Use API Gateway to control access.
Explanation: The API Gateway is not used for managing VM access within Calm.
D. :x: Set up a Task Library.
Explanation: The Task Library is for reusing tasks, not for controlling access to VMs.

Correct Answer: B. Apply granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies.

⚡ Section 8: Advanced Automation Techniques

Q33: Which Calm feature should be used to trigger specific actions based on a detected security event?

A. :x: Calm Marketplace
Explanation: The Calm Marketplace is for sharing Blueprints and applications, not for triggering actions based on events.
B. :white_check_mark: Calm Playbooks
Explanation: Calm Playbooks allow for creating automated workflows that can be triggered based on specific events, such as security alerts.
C. :x: Task Scheduler
Explanation: Task Scheduler is for scheduling tasks, not for creating event-driven automation workflows.
D. :x: Self-Service Portal
Explanation: The Self-Service Portal is designed for end-users to manage resources, not for event-driven automation.

Correct Answer: B. Calm Playbooks.

Q34: An administrator needs to automate the application of patches to VMs across multiple clusters in a Nutanix environment. Which feature can best achieve this goal?

A. :x: Data Replication
Explanation: Data Replication is used for data redundancy and disaster recovery, not for applying patches.
B. :white_check_mark: Calm Blueprints
Explanation: Calm Blueprints can be designed to automate tasks like patching across multiple clusters, ensuring consistent application of patches.
C. :x: Self-Service Restore
Explanation: Self-Service Restore is for recovering data, not for patching VMs.
D. :x: Project Quotas
Explanation: Project Quotas are used to set

resource limits, not for patch management.

Correct Answer: B. Calm Blueprints.

End of Mock Exam Section

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