VMware App Volumes (VCP-AM 2019) — Question 66

What is the purpose of slack space in vSAN?

Answer options

• A. Increases overall vSAN capacity
• B. Allows for maintenance and failure operations
• C. Stores vSphere HA heartbeats
• D. Provides vSAN analytic data

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because slack space is essential for maintenance and handling failures within vSAN environments. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as slack space does not directly contribute to storage capacity, does not store heartbeats, and is not used for analytics.