Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

What is the minimum achievable RPO for a Nutanix environment with a 1GB link and 6 ms RTT?

1. 15 minutes

2. 1 hour

3. 0 minutes

4. 6 hours

The correct answer is: 15 minutes

The minimum achievable Recovery Point Objective (RPO) in a Nutanix environment is influenced by factors such as the available bandwidth, latency, and the configuration of the data protection settings. RPO represents the maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time, which is centered around how frequently the data can be replicated or backed up. In this scenario, the data can be replicated over a 1GB link with a round-trip time (RTT) of 6 ms. The latency is relatively low, which supports efficient data transfer rates. In environments optimized for replication, a common configuration allows for near real-time data protection, but practical factors often limit the RPO to larger intervals, especially in relation to the chosen settings for consistency and the capacities of the system. The choice of 15 minutes as the minimum achievable RPO strikes a balance between effective data protection and system performance. It acknowledges that while the infrastructure may support very low-latency transfers, full synchronization of changes and ensuring data consistency typically requires small but reasonable intervals for most organizations. In contrast, the other options represent much longer RPO intervals that do not align with the capabilities of modern Nutanix environments. Therefore, selecting 15 minutes reflects an understanding of both operational capabilities and