- A
vSphere Standard: Provides vMotion, High Availability, and Fault Tolerance
Why wrong: Incorrect. vSphere Standard includes vMotion and High Availability, but Fault Tolerance is an Enterprise Plus feature.
- B
vSphere Standard: Includes Distributed Switch and DRS
Why wrong: Incorrect. Distributed Switch and DRS are Enterprise Plus features, not available in Standard.
- C
vSphere Enterprise Plus: Includes Distributed Switch, DRS, and Storage vMotion
Correct. Enterprise Plus includes Distributed Switch, DRS, and Storage vMotion.
- D
vSphere Enterprise Plus: Supports vSAN and vSphere Replication
Why wrong: Incorrect. While vSAN is an Enterprise Plus feature, vSphere Replication is available in all editions, so this is not uniquely tied to Enterprise Plus. The key feature match for Enterprise Plus is the cluster-level capabilities.
- E
vSphere Essentials: Includes vCenter Server for up to 3 hosts
Correct. Essentials includes vCenter Server for managing up to 3 hosts.
- F
vSphere Essentials: Supports unlimited hosts and advanced features
Why wrong: Incorrect. Essentials is limited to 3 hosts and does not include advanced features; it is for small environments.
VCP-DCV vSphere Standard Practice Question
This VCP-DCV practice question tests your understanding of configure and manage vsphere networking. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: vSphere Standard. 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.
Match each vSphere edition/license tier to its key feature.
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
vSphere Enterprise Plus: Includes Distributed Switch, DRS, and Storage vMotion
vSphere licensing tiers: Standard (basic features like vMotion and HA), Enterprise Plus (advanced features like DRS, DVS, Storage vMotion, and Fault Tolerance), Essentials (small environments up to 3 hosts with vCenter Server). Common confusions involve assigning Fault Tolerance to Standard (it is Enterprise Plus) or including vSphere Replication incorrectly.
Key principle: vSphere Standard
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
vSphere Standard: Provides vMotion, High Availability, and Fault Tolerance
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. vSphere Standard includes vMotion and High Availability, but Fault Tolerance is an Enterprise Plus feature.
- ✗
vSphere Standard: Includes Distributed Switch and DRS
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Distributed Switch and DRS are Enterprise Plus features, not available in Standard.
- ✓
vSphere Enterprise Plus: Includes Distributed Switch, DRS, and Storage vMotion
Why this is correct
Correct. Enterprise Plus includes Distributed Switch, DRS, and Storage vMotion.
Related concept
vSphere Standard
- ✗
vSphere Enterprise Plus: Supports vSAN and vSphere Replication
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While vSAN is an Enterprise Plus feature, vSphere Replication is available in all editions, so this is not uniquely tied to Enterprise Plus. The key feature match for Enterprise Plus is the cluster-level capabilities.
- ✓
vSphere Essentials: Includes vCenter Server for up to 3 hosts
Why this is correct
Correct. Essentials includes vCenter Server for managing up to 3 hosts.
Related concept
vSphere Standard
- ✗
vSphere Essentials: Supports unlimited hosts and advanced features
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Essentials is limited to 3 hosts and does not include advanced features; it is for small environments.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many candidates assume Fault Tolerance is a Standard feature because it relates to availability, but it is only available in Enterprise Plus.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- vSphere Standard
- vSphere Enterprise Plus
- vSphere Essentials
- vSphere Replication
TExam Day Tips
- 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
vSphere Standard
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. vSphere Standard Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this VCP-DCV question test?
Configure and Manage vSphere Networking — This question tests Configure and Manage vSphere Networking — vSphere Standard.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: vSphere Enterprise Plus: Includes Distributed Switch, DRS, and Storage vMotion — vSphere licensing tiers: Standard (basic features like vMotion and HA), Enterprise Plus (advanced features like DRS, DVS, Storage vMotion, and Fault Tolerance), Essentials (small environments up to 3 hosts with vCenter Server). Common confusions involve assigning Fault Tolerance to Standard (it is Enterprise Plus) or including vSphere Replication incorrectly.
What should I do if I get this VCP-DCV question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
vSphere Standard
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