VCP-VVF Troubleshoot And Optimize Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a virtual machine performance issue where the VM has high CPU ready time and poor application throughput. Which TWO configuration changes can help reduce CPU ready time? (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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Right-size the virtual machine by decreasing the number of assigned vCPUs if the workload does not utilize them.
High CPU ready time is caused by CPU overcommitment and oversizing. Reducing the number of vCPUs to match actual workload needs and removing unnecessary resource limits or contention helps reduce ready time.
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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Format the ESXi boot bank with VMFS-6.
Why it's wrong here
Formatting boot banks destroys the host installation and has no impact on CPU scheduling.
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Increase the virtual machine vCPU count to the maximum supported limit.
Why it's wrong here
Increasing vCPU count on an already constrained host will worsen CPU ready time and co-stop.
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Enable software iSCSI multipathing on the virtual machine guest OS.
Why it's wrong here
iSCSI multipathing is a storage configuration, unrelated to CPU ready time.
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Right-size the virtual machine by decreasing the number of assigned vCPUs if the workload does not utilize them.
Why this is correct
Reducing oversized vCPUs makes it easier for the ESXi scheduler to schedule the VM without long wait times.
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Migrate the virtual machine to a less heavily utilized ESXi host in the cluster via vMotion.
Why this is correct
Moving the VM to a host with lower CPU utilization and more available capacity immediately reduces ready time.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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