VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (VCP-DCV 2022) — Question 72

What is the default shutdown order of virtual machines (VMs) on a host?

Answer options

• A. Alphabetical based on VM names
• B. Highest utilization to lowest utilization
• C. Largest VM to smallest VM
• D. Reverse of the startup order

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because virtual machines are usually shut down in the reverse order of their startup to ensure dependencies are respected and services are not interrupted. Options A, B, and C do not reflect the standard operational procedure for VM shutdown and could lead to issues if VMs are turned off in those sequences.