VCP-DCV vSphere Lifecycle Management Practice Question
After adding a new ESXi host to a vLCM-managed cluster, the compliance status shows 'Non-Compliant'. All other hosts in the cluster are compliant. The cluster uses a custom image. Which is the most likely cause of the non-compliance?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The host's software inventory differs from the cluster image.
The most likely cause is that the new host's software inventory differs from the cluster image. In a vLCM-managed cluster, all hosts must match the desired image state. When a new host is added, vLCM compares its software inventory to the cluster image. If they differ (e.g., different ESXi build, firmware version, or driver versions), the host is marked as Non-Compliant. Option A is incorrect because cluster images are not exported; vLCM applies images directly during remediation. Option B is incorrect because host profiles are not used with vLCM image-based management; vLCM uses images exclusively. Option C is incorrect because a corrupted image would affect all hosts, not just the new one.
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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The cluster image has not been exported to the host.
Why it's wrong here
vLCM distributes the image automatically; no export needed.
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The host profile is not attached to the host.
Why it's wrong here
Host profiles are separate from vLCM image management.
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The cluster image is corrupted.
Why it's wrong here
If other hosts are compliant, the image is intact.
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The host's software inventory differs from the cluster image.
Why this is correct
The host likely has a different ESXi version or drivers not matching the image.
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