350-601 Compute Practice Question
Which TWO options are correct regarding Cisco UCS server profiles? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the one-to-one binding of service profiles to servers with load-balancing concepts, or assume that boot policies are automatically inherited by vHBAs, when in fact they must be explicitly linked via the service profile's boot policy configuration.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Resource pools, such as UUID pools, can be shared across service profile templates.
Resource pools like UUID pools, MAC pools, and WWN pools are global objects in Cisco UCS Manager that can be shared across multiple service profile templates. This allows administrators to define a pool once and reference it from any template, ensuring consistent allocation and avoiding conflicts.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Service profiles can be updated while the server is in OS configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Updates typically require recommission or reset of the profile.
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Resource pools, such as UUID pools, can be shared across service profile templates.
Why this is correct
Pools are defined globally and can be used by multiple templates.
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A vHBA in a service profile inherits the boot policy automatically.
Why it's wrong here
Boot policy is attached separately, not inherited by vHBA.
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A service profile can be associated with multiple servers simultaneously to provide load balancing.
Why it's wrong here
One service profile maps to one server at a time.
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A service profile becomes operational only after it is associated with a physical server.
Why this is correct
The profile must be linked to hardware to be active.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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