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The exam is for candidates pursuing the IBM Cloud Advocate v2 credential. It covers the history and basic nature of cloud computing, and the differences between cloud services and deployment models. Passing demonstrates foundational knowledge of IBM Cloud and core cloud concepts.

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  • Asset & Inventory Management Configuration0%
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QuestionQ1

Platform Configuration

What are the three resiliency levels offered by IBM Cloud Object Storage?

  • A Cross region, regional, and single data center
  • B Cross continent, regional, and single data center
  • C One zone, two zone, and three zone
  • D Regional, dual-region, and single data center
Explanation

IBM Cloud Object Storage provides the Cross Region, Regional, and Single Data Center resiliency options. Cross Region distributes data across metropolitan areas, Regional distributes it within one metropolitan area, and Single Data Center distributes it within a single site.

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QuestionQ2

Platform Configuration

Which account type is created when you register for IBM Cloud?

  • A Pay-As-You-Go
  • B Subscription
  • C Trial
  • D Lite
Explanation

IBM Cloud registration now creates a Pay-As-You-Go account by default. It requires a credit card for identity verification, permits access to Free and Lite plans, and charges only for billable services used. Lite accounts are legacy accounts from the earlier registration process, while Trial and Subscription accounts are obtained through special eligibility or subscription-code paths.

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QuestionQ3

Platform Configuration

Which IBM Cloud support plan offers 24/7 access to the IBM Cloud technical support team via cases, phone, and chat?

  • A Gold
  • B Subscription
  • C Classic
  • D Advanced
Explanation

The IBM Cloud Advanced support plan includes 24 x 7 access to the technical support team through support cases, phone, and chat. Premium also includes these channels, but Advanced is the matching plan among the available choices.

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QuestionQ4

Platform Configuration

Which optional service, when added to IBM Cloud VMware deployments, helps manage disaster recovery?

  • A Caveonix
  • B F5 Big IP
  • C Load Balancer
  • D Zerto
Explanation

HPE Zerto Software provides replication and disaster-recovery capabilities for VMware environments on IBM Cloud, and IBM Cloud classifies Zerto as a data-resilience add-on service.

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QuestionQ5

Platform Configuration

Within IBM Cloud, where does IBM encrypt all data?

  • A In transit
  • B In backup
  • C In memory
  • D In storage
Explanation

IBM Cloud encrypts data at rest, meaning data is encrypted while it is stored. IBM Cloud also protects data in transit, but storage is the option that denotes encryption at rest.

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