VCP-DCV vSphere Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which two are benefits of using vLCM over legacy baseline-based patching? (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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Real-time compliance monitoring of all hosts.
Options C and E are correct because vLCM uses a single cluster image to ensure consistency (E) and provides real-time compliance monitoring (C). Option A is incorrect because vLCM is designed for homogeneous clusters, not heterogeneous. Option B is incorrect because vLCM still requires hosts to enter maintenance mode during remediation. Option D is incorrect because integration with vRealize Automation is not a unique benefit of vLCM; it is available with other methods as well.
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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Support for heterogeneous cluster configurations.
Why it's wrong here
vLCM primarily supports homogeneous clusters; heterogeneous requires multiple images.
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No requirement to put hosts in maintenance mode.
Why it's wrong here
Maintenance mode is still required for remediation.
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Real-time compliance monitoring of all hosts.
Why this is correct
vLCM continuously checks compliance against the cluster image.
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Built-in integration with vRealize Automation.
Why it's wrong here
Integration is not a core benefit of vLCM itself.
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Single image management for cluster consistency.
Why this is correct
A single cluster image ensures all hosts are identical.
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