VCP-DCV vSphere Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which TWO troubleshooting steps should an administrator take when a host fails to remediate and shows 'compliance error: host firmware mismatch' in a vLCM cluster? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Check the compliance status in the vSphere Client cluster monitor.
Correct options are C and D. Checking the compliance status in the vSphere Client cluster monitor allows the administrator to see detailed compliance information for the host, including specific mismatches. Reviewing the software FCoE, VLAN, and driver versions in the cluster image is a troubleshooting step to identify component mismatches that could cause firmware errors. Option A is incorrect because removing and re-adding a host does not address the underlying firmware mismatch. Option B is incorrect because manually upgrading all hosts is unnecessary and not a targeted troubleshooting step. Option E is incorrect because disabling the cluster image and using a baseline group would change the management approach but does not resolve the compliance error related to firmware mismatch in a vLCM cluster.
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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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Remove the host from the cluster and re-add it.
Why it's wrong here
This is drastic and unlikely to fix the mismatch.
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Manually upgrade all hosts to the latest ESXi version.
Why it's wrong here
Manual upgrades bypass vLCM and may not resolve firmware mismatch.
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Check the compliance status in the vSphere Client cluster monitor.
Why this is correct
This shows which components are non-compliant.
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Review the software FCoE/VLAN/driver versions in the cluster image.
Why this is correct
Firmware mismatch often due to wrong driver version in the image.
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Disable the cluster image and use a baseline group instead.
Why it's wrong here
This is counterproductive and does not troubleshoot the issue.
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