This VCP-DCV practice question tests your understanding of vsphere security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Which TWO actions are required to enable encrypted vSphere vMotion for all virtual machines in a cluster?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Set the vMotion encryption policy to 'Encrypt all data' in the cluster settings.
Option A is correct because setting the vMotion encryption policy to 'Encrypt all data' in the cluster settings enforces encryption for all vMotion migrations within that cluster. This ensures that memory and state data transferred between ESXi hosts is protected using TLS 1.2, preventing eavesdropping or tampering during live migrations.
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.
✓
Set the vMotion encryption policy to 'Encrypt all data' in the cluster settings.
Why this is correct
Correct: This forces encryption for all vMotion traffic in the cluster.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Configure a Key Management Server (KMS) for the cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: KMS is not required for vMotion encryption.
✗
Enable Storage DRS on the cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Storage DRS does not affect vMotion encryption.
✓
Ensure all ESXi hosts in the cluster are joined to the same Active Directory domain.
Why this is correct
Correct: Domain membership is required for certificate-based key exchange.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Set the vMotion encryption policy to 'Encrypt when supported' in the cluster settings.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This does not guarantee encryption for all VMs.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the need for a KMS with vMotion encryption, but vMotion encryption uses host-based certificates and does not require an external KMS, unlike VM-level encryption or encrypted vSAN.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
vSphere vMotion encryption leverages TLS 1.2 with ephemeral Diffie-Hellman key exchange, using host certificates for authentication. The encryption policy is enforced at the cluster level via the vCenter Server, and when set to 'Encrypt all data', vCenter will refuse to initiate a vMotion if the destination host does not support encryption, ensuring a consistent security posture across the cluster.
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.
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
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 exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
vSphere Security — This question tests vSphere Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set the vMotion encryption policy to 'Encrypt all data' in the cluster settings. — Option A is correct because setting the vMotion encryption policy to 'Encrypt all data' in the cluster settings enforces encryption for all vMotion migrations within that cluster. This ensures that memory and state data transferred between ESXi hosts is protected using TLS 1.2, preventing eavesdropping or tampering during live migrations.
What should I do if I get this VCP-DCV question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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