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Dell PowerEdge Foundations v2 Exam

Last exam update: Nov 18 ,2025
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Question 1

A server administrator must monitor a Dell PowerEdge server without installing any additional
software. Which management tool must they use?

  • A. OpenManage Enterprise
  • B. iDRAC
  • C. OMSA
  • D. SCG
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Question 2

A server has a PCIe 5.0 x1 lane. What is the theoretical bandwidth?

  • A. 3.94 GB/s
  • B. 1.97 GB/s
  • C. 7.88 GB/s
  • D. 0.98 GB/s
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Question 3

A film studio needs high-performance servers for video rendering tasks that demand significant
computational power and efficiency per rack space. Which type of specialized module server would
be most appropriate for maximizing rendering capabilities within a data center?

  • A. Edge-optimized modules for remote deployment and minimum footprint
  • B. Mainstream optimized modules balancing performance and cost for general use
  • C. GPU-optimized modules for enhanced graphics processing and VDI
  • D. Specialized modules with high compute performance and core density per rack
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Question 4

What is indicated by a blinking blue system ID LED on a PowerEdge server?

  • A. The system is in fail-safe mode
  • B. The System ID mode is active
  • C. The system is turned off
  • D. The system is experiencing a fault
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Question 5

An IT department uses Storage Resource Manager (SRM) software to monitor and analyze their
storage infrastructure. What is the primary purpose of using Storage Resource Manager (SRM) tools
in data center management?

  • A. Enhance network security and prevent unauthorized access
  • B. Optimize application performance and reduce server latency by adding more nodes on the network
  • C. Assist data center managers with capacity planning and storage resource management
  • D. Automate data backup and recovery processes
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Question 6

Which Dell PowerEdge server component replacement prompts the use of the Easy Restore feature?

  • A. CPU
  • B. Hard Drive
  • C. System Board
  • D. Tape Drive
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Question 7

What is the primary function of the Silicon Root of Trust in Dell PowerEdge servers?

  • A. To manage virtual machine migrations across clusters
  • B. To provide cryptographic verification of firmware and hardware integrity from the factory
  • C. To optimize cooling efficiency based on workload demands
  • D. To enable automatic failover in high-availability configurations
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Question 8

Where is the certificate used by SVC signed?

  • A. In the system’s CMOS battery
  • B. In the Dell factory
  • C. In the operating system registry
  • D. In the server BIOS during boot
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Question 9

A new IT technician is learning about server hardware and asks why servers seem more complex than
desktop PCs. What is the primary reason for the increased complexity in server hardware when
compared to desktop systems?

  • A. Simplify server management interfaces for users.
  • B. Minimize power consumption for cost savings in large deployments.
  • C. Enhance processing power and bandwidth for multiple users.
  • D. Reduce the physical footprint for space efficiency.
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Question 10

What benefit does Quick Sync provide regarding server management access?

  • A. Enable remote server access using a dedicated network connection
  • B. Provide advanced BIOS configuration options without server restart
  • C. Eliminate the need for server physical reboot during management
  • D. Allow server management without a front bezel or management console
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Question 11

Power supply unit 2 (PSU 2) on a Dell PowerEdge R760 server has been losing power several times a
day. The system administrator is planning to replace the power supply but is unsure which power
supply is referenced as PSU 2. What is the most reliable way for the system administrator to visually
identify PSU 2?

  • A. Check the chassis label near the power supplies for PSU numbers
  • B. Assume PSU 2’s LEDs are off because the iDRAC has disabled it
  • C. Use the iDRAC web UI to activate the blink option for PSU 2’s LED
  • D. Look for a constant amber LED on PSU 1, indicating a problem with that unit
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Question 12

A company is designing its backup infrastructure and must decide where to store the backed-up dat
a. They are considering both on-site and off-site options. Which storage media are commonly used in
backup solutions for storing and archiving backup data?

  • A. Network Attached Storage (NAS)
  • B. Solid state drives (SSDs) and NVMe drives
  • C. SAN arrays
  • D. Random Access Memory (RAM) and CPU cache
  • E. Hard disks
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Question 13

An IT team wants to quickly upgrade the network bandwidth of their PowerEdge servers while also
adding extra management ports like VGA and serial connectors. Which strategy offers a combination
of network upgradeability and enhanced management ports using onboard card options?

  • A. Install an OCP card for network speed and add a RIO card for management ports.
  • B. Replace LOM and use only RIO for network and management.
  • C. Use only a high-end RIO card that integrates all functions.
  • D. Upgrade LOM to a higher speed and add a separate PCIe NIC.
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Question 14

A data center is designed with cold aisle containment. How are cold aisles used in this design to
manage server temperatures?

  • A. Isolate the cold aisle to prevent any airflow from the hot aisle.
  • B. Direct hot exhaust air from the servers into the cold aisle.
  • C. Pump cold air into the cold aisle for server intake.
  • D. Recirculate hot air within the cold aisle to preheat intake air.
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Question 15

A data center is designing its server deployment strategy and wants to minimize the usage of PCIe
slots for network cards to maximize expansion for other components. Which advantage of the Open
Compute Project (OCP) card best supports the goal of conserving PCIe slots for other expansion
needs?

  • A. OCP cards offer higher network speeds than regular PCIe cards.
  • B. OCP cards are hot-swappable, simplifying maintenance without downtime.
  • C. OCP cards do not consume standard PCIe expansion slots.
  • D. OCP cards integrate video and USB ports, saving rear I/O space.
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