VMware Cloud Management and Automation Fundamentals — Question 5

Which two improvements to the management of a VM are gained when VMware Tools are used? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Synchronizes time between the guest and the host
• B. Adds VM alarms to the inventory
• C. Performs a clone of the VM
• D. Makes a graceful shutdown of the VM possible
• E. Allows a snapshot before the guest OS is upgraded

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

The correct answers, A and D, highlight that VMware Tools synchronizes the time between the guest and host systems and allows for a graceful shutdown of the VM, which are essential for maintaining VM stability and performance. Options B, C, and E do not directly relate to management improvements provided by VMware Tools, as they pertain to inventory features and actions not directly linked to the core functionality of VMware Tools.