VCP-DCV vSphere Security Practice Question
Which TWO actions are required to enable vSphere VM encryption? (Choose two.)
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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Configure a Key Management Server (KMS) or native key provider
Options A and D are correct. A key provider (KMS or native key provider) must be configured and associated with the vCenter Server, and then encryption must be enabled on the VM (via storage policy or directly). Option B is wrong because SSH access is not required for encryption. Option C is wrong because encryption does not require disabling vMotion. Option E is wrong because host lockdown mode is unrelated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Configure a Key Management Server (KMS) or native key provider
Why this is correct
A key provider is necessary to store and manage encryption keys.
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Enable SSH on each ESXi host to manage encryption keys
Why it's wrong here
Key management is done through vCenter, not SSH.
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Disable vMotion on the cluster
Why it's wrong here
vMotion is compatible with encryption.
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Assign an encryption storage policy to the virtual machine or enable encryption on the VM
Why this is correct
The VM must be marked for encryption.
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Place the ESXi hosts in lockdown mode
Why it's wrong here
Lockdown mode is unrelated to encryption.
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