Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

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What entities can an administrator perform an LCM inventory on?

AOS, AHV, NCC
BIOS, BMC, NIC
NIC, NCC, BIOS
AOS, NCC, BIOS

The correct answer is: BIOS, BMC, NIC

The correct answer identifies the specific entities that an administrator can perform a Life Cycle Manager (LCM) inventory on. The LCM is a critical part of managing the Nutanix environment, allowing administrators to keep track of the versions and configurations of infrastructure components. In this context, the LCM inventory can include BIOS, BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), and NIC (Network Interface Card). Each of these components plays an essential role in the system's functioning: - BIOS is foundational firmware that initializes hardware during the booting process and provides runtime services for operating systems and programs. - BMC is a specialized microcontroller embedded on the motherboard that manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware. It provides functionalities like remote management, monitoring, and hardware health. - NIC refers to the hardware that connects a computer to a network. Monitoring its configuration and health is crucial for maintaining network reliability and performance. Knowing which entities are involved enables administrators to ensure that all key hardware components are up to date and functioning correctly. This is critical for operational efficiency, security, and overall performance in a Nutanix environment.