VMware vSphere 8.x Professional — Question 46

An administrator has a requirement to revert a running virtual machine to a previous snapshot after a failed attempt to upgrade an application. When the administrator originally took the snapshot, the following choices in the Take Snapshot dialog were made:
Snapshot the virtual machine’s memory = false
Quiesce guest file system = false
What will be the result of the administrator selecting the “Revert to Latest Snapshot” option to return the virtual machine to a previous snapshot?

Answer options

• A. The virtual machine will be restored to the parent snapshot in a powered on state.
• B. The virtual machine will be restored to the parent snapshot in a powered off state.
• C. The virtual machine will be restored to the child snapshot in a powered off state.
• D. The virtual machine will be restored to the child snapshot in a powered on state.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because when reverting to a snapshot that doesn't include memory state, the virtual machine must be powered off to ensure data integrity. Options A and D are incorrect as they suggest the virtual machine remains powered on, which is not possible under these settings. Option C is incorrect because the parent snapshot is being restored, not the child snapshot.