EMC Proven Professional – PowerMax Specialist — Question 119

What is the significance of setting a soft quota limit?

Answer options

• A. Allows the user the ability to compress the offending data.
• B. Prevents UNIX hosts from encountering a stale mount.
• C. Required to meet SEC regulatory requirements.
• D. Provides a grace period before enforcing the quota limit.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because a soft quota limit allows users to exceed their quota temporarily, providing a grace period to adjust their usage. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not relate to the purpose of a soft quota limit; they address different functionalities or requirements.