VCP-DCV vSphere Security Practice Question
An administrator is configuring vSphere Trust Authority (vTA) to secure ESXi hosts in a sensitive environment. Which TWO components are required for a vTA deployment? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Attestation Service
The correct answers are C (Attestation Service) and E (Key Provider). In a vSphere Trust Authority deployment, the Attestation Service verifies the trust status of ESXi hosts, and the Key Provider manages the keys used for vTA operations. Option A (Trusted Host Cluster) is a concept in vTA, not a component. Option B (Certificate Authority) is not a required component; vTA uses existing certificates. Option D (Key Management Server) is used for VM encryption, not vTA.
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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Trusted Host Cluster
Why it's wrong here
This is a concept, not a required component.
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Certificate Authority (CA)
Why it's wrong here
Not a required vTA component.
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Attestation Service
Why this is correct
Required to verify host trust status.
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Key Management Server (KMS)
Why it's wrong here
Used for VM encryption, not vTA.
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Key Provider
Why this is correct
Required to provide keys for trusted hosts.
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Variation 1. An organization is implementing vSphere Trust Authority for sensitive workloads. The administrator must configure the trusted ESXi hosts to attest to vCenter Server. Which component is responsible for performing attestation?
hard- A.The administrator's workstation
- ✓ B.A separate vCenter Server instance acting as the Trust Authority
- C.The Key Provider (KMS) server
- D.The trusted ESXi hosts themselves
Why B: VSphere Trust Authority uses a dedicated vCenter Server instance (Trust Authority vCenter) to perform attestation of ESXi hosts. Option A is incorrect because the administrator's workstation is not part of the trust chain and does not perform attestation. Option C is incorrect because the Key Provider (KMS) server is used for encryption key management, not for host attestation. Option D is incorrect because the trusted ESXi hosts themselves are the subjects of attestation; they do not perform attestation.
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