VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Storage Practice Question
Exhibit
Device: naa.6000c29d123456789
Storage Array Type: VMW_SATP_ALUA
Path Selection Policy: VMW_PSP_RR
Paths:
vmhba3:C0:T0:L0 – state: active
vmhba3:C0:T1:L0 – state: standbyRefer to the exhibit. What is the most likely reason the second path is in standby state?
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
✓
The storage array reports that path as non-optimized.
The SATP is ALUA, which uses asymmetric states. 'Standby' indicates a non-optimized path. Zoning issues or authentication errors would result in a dead path, not standby. The PSP is round-robin, so it is not Fixed.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The host has not successfully authenticated to the storage on that path.
Why it's wrong here
Authentication failure would yield a different error, not standby state.
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The path is not properly zoned to the storage.
Why it's wrong here
Poor zoning would cause a 'dead' state, not standby.
- ✓
The storage array reports that path as non-optimized.
Why this is correct
ALUA arrays report non-optimized paths as standby.
- ✗
The multipathing policy is set to Fixed (VMW_PSP_FIXED).
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit shows PSP is Round Robin, not Fixed.
Quick reference
Asymmetric Encryption Algorithm Comparison
| Algorithm | Key Exchange | Signatures | Equivalent Security Key | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSA-3072 | Yes | Yes | 128-bit | Widely deployed; slow for bulk data |
| ECDSA P-256 | No | Yes | 128-bit | Fast signatures; standard TLS certs |
| ECDH / ECDHE | Yes | No | 128-bit | Perfect forward secrecy in TLS 1.3 |
| DH / DHE | Yes | No | 128-bit (3072-bit key) | Replaced by ECDHE in modern TLS |
| Ed25519 | No | Yes | ~128-bit | SSH keys, modern PKI |
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