VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question

Arrange the steps to create a new virtual machine in vSphere Client.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps

Order

1Step 1

2Step 2

3Step 3

4Step 4

5Step 5

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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Initiate creation, then enter name and folder, then select compute resource, then select datastore, then configure hardware settings.

The standard workflow: initiate creation, choose type, name/place, select compute, then storage and settings.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Initiate creation, then enter name and folder, then select compute resource, then select datastore, then configure hardware settings.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because the vSphere wizard requires you to first begin creating a VM, then specify its name and location, then choose the host or cluster, then pick storage, and finally customize the virtual hardware.
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Initiate creation, then enter name and folder, then select datastore, then select compute resource, then configure hardware settings.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because in vSphere, you must select the compute resource before selecting the datastore. The datastore is dependent on the compute resource's accessibility.
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Initiate creation, then select compute resource, then enter name and folder, then select datastore, then configure hardware settings.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the VM name must be provided before selecting compute resources. The wizard prompts for name first to identify the VM.
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Initiate creation, then select datastore, then enter name and folder, then select compute resource, then configure hardware settings.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because selecting a datastore early is not possible; storage selection occurs after compute resource selection in the wizard.

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