VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Storage Practice Question
This VCP-DCV practice question tests your understanding of configure and manage vsphere storage. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
vmkfstools -Ph /vmfs/volumes/VSAN-DS
VMFS version 3.61
Number of extents: 1
Capacity 2.0 TB (2199023255552 bytes)
Free space 123.5 GB (132542701568 bytes)
Max file size 2.0 TB (2199023255552 bytes)
Max file name length: 255 characters
Number of files: 1542
Number of directories: 12
Number of links: 0
Number of VMFS pointer blocks: 0
Number of resource maps: 0
Refer to the exhibit. An administrator runs vmkfstools -Ph on a VSAN datastore. The output shows VMFS version 3.61 and a capacity of 2.0 TB. Which statement is true about this datastore?
Exhibit
vmkfstools -Ph /vmfs/volumes/VSAN-DS
VMFS version 3.61
Number of extents: 1
Capacity 2.0 TB (2199023255552 bytes)
Free space 123.5 GB (132542701568 bytes)
Max file size 2.0 TB (2199023255552 bytes)
Max file name length: 255 characters
Number of files: 1542
Number of directories: 12
Number of links: 0
Number of VMFS pointer blocks: 0
Number of resource maps: 0
A
The datastore is a VMFS datastore that has been upgraded to version 3.61.
Why wrong: vSAN datastores are not VMFS; they are vSAN object stores displayed as VMFS 3.61 for compatibility.
B
The datastore is a Virtual Volumes datastore, which uses VMFS 3.61.
Why wrong: Virtual Volumes datastores do not show VMFS version.
C
The datastore is an NFS datastore mounted as VMFS 3.61.
Why wrong: NFS datastores do not show VMFS version.
D
The datastore is a vSAN datastore, and the VMFS version shown is for compatibility with VMFS tools.
vSAN datastores appear as VMFS 3.61 to allow tools like vmkfstools to read them.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The datastore is a vSAN datastore, and the VMFS version shown is for compatibility with VMFS tools.
The exhibit shows a VSAN datastore displayed as VMFS version 3.61. vSAN datastores are presented as VMFS version 3.61 to maintain compatibility with VMFS tools. The actual vSAN object store is not formatted with VMFS, but vmkfstools reports this version for compatibility.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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 datastore is a VMFS datastore that has been upgraded to version 3.61.
Why it's wrong here
vSAN datastores are not VMFS; they are vSAN object stores displayed as VMFS 3.61 for compatibility.
✗
The datastore is a Virtual Volumes datastore, which uses VMFS 3.61.
Why it's wrong here
Virtual Volumes datastores do not show VMFS version.
✗
The datastore is an NFS datastore mounted as VMFS 3.61.
Why it's wrong here
NFS datastores do not show VMFS version.
✓
The datastore is a vSAN datastore, and the VMFS version shown is for compatibility with VMFS tools.
Why this is correct
vSAN datastores appear as VMFS 3.61 to allow tools like vmkfstools to read them.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Virtual Volumes datastores do not show VMFS version.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the VCP-DCV exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which VCP-DCV exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Configure and Manage vSphere Storage — This question tests Configure and Manage vSphere Storage — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The datastore is a vSAN datastore, and the VMFS version shown is for compatibility with VMFS tools. — The exhibit shows a VSAN datastore displayed as VMFS version 3.61. vSAN datastores are presented as VMFS version 3.61 to maintain compatibility with VMFS tools. The actual vSAN object store is not formatted with VMFS, but vmkfstools reports this version for compatibility.
What should I do if I get this VCP-DCV question wrong?
Identify which VCP-DCV exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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