VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
Which two of the following are characteristics of the vSphere Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) feature? (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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It allows vMotion between hosts of different CPU generations within the same cluster
Options B and D are correct. EVC masks CPU features to a baseline level across all hosts in a cluster (D), enabling vMotion between hosts of different CPU generations (B). Option A is incorrect because EVC is configured at the cluster level, not the host level. Option C is incorrect because EVC does not enable memory overcommit; memory overcommit is a separate feature. Option E is incorrect because EVC can be enabled with VMs powered on, though some CPUs may require VMs to be powered off if the baseline changes.
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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It is configured at the host level
Why it's wrong here
EVC is a cluster-level setting.
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It allows vMotion between hosts of different CPU generations within the same cluster
Why this is correct
EVC enables vMotion across different CPU generations by masking features.
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It enables memory overcommit by default
Why it's wrong here
EVC does not control memory overcommit.
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It masks CPU features to a baseline level across all hosts in the cluster
Why this is correct
EVC presents a unified CPU feature set.
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It requires all VMs to be powered off before enabling
Why it's wrong here
EVC can be enabled while VMs are powered on.
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