
IBM System p Technical Sales Support : 000-228 Exam
Known also as the IBM p5 and pSeries Technical Sales Support (000-228), this exam plays an integral role in obtaining your certification. All IBM certification exams are extremely detailed and cover many different technological areas. We designed the 000-228 questions and answers for this very purpose, to prepare you for the unexpected. Beyond the testing center, the skills you learn and the knowledge you confirm using the 000-228 practice exams and exam simulators will translate directly into your daily work environment.
1.A customer wants to upgrade their existing System p server. The installed inventory does not
match the customer’s description of the machine. What should the System p technical specialist do in order to best correct IBM inventory records?
A.Submit an MES order to add any missing feature
B.Submit an RPOMES changing the inventory records
C.Confirm the customer’s actual configuration and then submit an RPOMES
D.Confirm the customer’s actual configuration and then submit an MES order to add any missing feature
Correct:C
2.After visiting several customer groups, the System p technical specialist returns to the office late in the day and makes a list of the various customer requests. The specialist has time to complete at least one task before leaving for the day. Which of the following is most important to complete immediately?
A.Send a flyer on new p520
B.Provide shipment delivery status.
C.Send a whitepaper on SCSI performance. D.Order a new system per the purchase order. Correct:D
3.If a partition has 2.5 processing units, what is the maximum number of virtual processors it can have?
A.3
B.25
C.30
D.Total system physical processors X 10
Correct:B
4.Which of the following services offers scheduled telephone support for complex questions on
AIX systems? A.Alert B.Techline C.Consultline D.Supportline Correct:C
5.A customer requires a 2way solution now that will be the easiest and least disruptive to upgrade
to a 4way in the future. Which of the following solutions best matches these requirements?
A.p5510 2way Active 2way Inactive B.p5570 2way Active 2way Inactive C.p5520 2way Active 2way Inactive D.p555A 2way Active 2way Inactive Correct:B
6.A customer currently has five partitioned POWER4 systems and is adding new systems. When the System p technical specialist introduces the first p5 system with CoD into this environment, how should the HMC be handled?
A.Upgrade the existing HMC B.Reload the HMC microcode
C.Order a new HMC to support the p5 system
D.Attach the new p5 system to the existing HMC
Correct:C
7.A customer is adding a new p5 machine with VIOS to their environment. The machine will host several DB2 partitions running AIX 5L v5.3. They currently have two SAN directors and an IBM DS8100 using FlashCopy. The SAN design allows for concurrent maintenance. What is the minimum required on each VIOS to attach to the SAN and why?
A.Two HBAs using SDD B.Four HBAs using SDD C.Two HBAs using MPIO D.Four HBAs using MPIO Correct:C
8.A customer asks the System p technical specialist to recommend which remote access (SSH or Telnet) method to use. What question should the customer be asked to determine the proper recommendation?
A.Is Kerberos domain in place?
B.Is there a need for endtoend encryption?
C.Is there a need for a PKI Management System? D.Which clients are installed on their desktops? Correct:B
9.An account executive is preparing for an initial oneonone meeting with a highlevel executive who recently read about System p technology. The account executive needs technical assistance
to prepare for the meeting. How can a System p technical specialist best provide assistance in this situation?
A.Create a POWER5 technical presentation for the account executive’s use.
B.Mentor the account executive with the most important POWER5 features and benefits.
C.Attend the meeting instead of the account executive to present the POWER5 features and benefits.
D.Join the meeting via teleconference at a prescheduled time to present the POWER5 features and benefits.
Correct:B
10.A System p customer plans to installed a partitioned p550 alongside older POWER4 servers. The customer wants to verify the the existing HMC (7315) will connect to the old and new servers. Which of the following will address this issue
A.Add a new HMC for the POWER5 system
B.Purchase additional serial connections to the HMC C.Purchase additional Ethernet connections to the HMC
D.Update the HMC firmware update to support both POWER4 and POWER5
Correct:A
11.When designing a single tier AIX database solution for a customer, what other technical specialist would be most instrumental in putting together a total solution and why?
A.Services specialist to recommend services B.Storage specialist to recommend disk and tape C.Finance specialist to recommend financing options
D.SSR (Support Services Representative) to plan the installation
Correct:B
12.A p570 customer has a writeintensive database application. Recently the order entry team has complained about unusually slow response times. Which of the following should be increased to address the problem?
A.processors B.memory DIMMs C.network adapters
D.SCSI buses and disks
Correct:D
13.A customer has just purchased a p5 595 and needs to plan for delivery. Who is responsible at the installation location for unpacking the system from the shipping crate, moving it to the installation location, and removing the wooden shipping crate?
A.The mover
B.The customer
C.The Business Partner
D.IBM authorized service personnel
Correct:A
14.A customer has an HMC controlling numerous POWER4 servers running different AIX versions. They plan to move to POWER5. Which of these options would position them for the migration? A.Upgrade to AIX 5.2
B.Upgrade to AIX 5.3 with APV
C.Reload microcode on HMC to support POWER5
D.Install a new HMC to support both POWER4 and POWER5
Correct:A
15.A new p5 550 customer is concerned about hardware and software support. Which of the following addresses this issue?
A.Introduce the customer to the local System p SSR. B.Introduce the customer to the local System p FTSS.
C.Provide the customer with the web page for IBM System p support. D.Generate a Customer Support Plan and review it with the customer. Correct:D
16.A state agency has recently deployed a new critical application on an 8way p570. The state government has just mandated that all agencies have disaster recovery plans to recover critical applications in acceptable periods of time with no loss of performance. Which of the following will best address this new requirement?
A.HACMP/XD and a 4way p570 in a second location B.HACMP/XD and a 8way p570 in a second location C.HACMP/XD and an 8way p570 in the same location
D.HACMP and a 4way p570 in the same location for the critical applications only
Correct:B
17.A customer plans to order several new System p servers and is concerned that the additional heat load may exceed the capacity of the current airhandling system. Which of the following
resources aid the customer in addressing this concern with their personnel?
A.System p Q & A to identify system requirements for each new server
B.Facts and Features for each system to identify the power requirements
C.Redbooks to confirm that enough space is available in the rack to allow for proper airflow D.Physicial site planning section in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center for each server Correct:D
18.A credit union is interested in technology that will enhance competitiveness and flexibility in the financial trading market by harnessing the typically unused power of idle machines. The System p technical specialist should make the customer aware of which IBM offering?
A.Grid Toolbox
B.Capacity on Demand
C.Cluster Systems Management D.Advanced Power Virtualization Correct:A
19.A request for hardware proposal with a very short lead time includes several non workable hardware specifications. Which of the following will address this issue?
A.Decide not to bid
B.Provide the hardware bid as specified
C.Bid with recommended changes identified D.Meet with the customer to discuss options Correct:C
20.The System p technical specialist has a number of tasks to perform and does not have time to
do them all. It is a week before the end of quarter and the account executives all state that their individual requests are the highest priority. How should the following task list be prioritized? 1. Return a call from customer seeking compatibility information. 2. Configure three p570 servers to
be ordered in two weeks. 3. Prepare a virtualization presentation to give to a customer in two weeks. 4. Configure three p570 servers to be ordered this quarter.
A.4,2,1,3
B.4,3,1,2
C.2,3,4,1
D.2,4,3,1
Correct:A
21.A customer is evaluating the purchase of a new p570 8way Express to replace their three year old ten 2way database and application servers. What significant savings component should be highlighted?
A.Power B.Downtime C.Floor space D.Maintenance Correct:D
22.A System p customer has an 8way p550 running an application for about 200 users; the required amount of memory and processors has increased proportionally to the number of new users. The customer plans to increase users by 10% each year for the next three years. Next year,
a new database will be added to the p550. What is the most likely result of this projected growth
next year?
A.User demand will increase 30% B.Processor demand will increase 10% C.Disk usage will increase more than 10%
D.Memory demand will increase more than 10%
Correct:D
23.A company has a large data center with hundreds of AIX 5L v5.3 and Linux OS images on both standalone and LPARed machines. The IT Director plans to manage the environment with fewer staff members. What software should the System p technical specialist recommend to address efficient management, quicker provisioning, and monitoring?
A.CSM B.NIM C.PSSP
D.IBM Director
Correct:A
24.A customer is moving to AIX 5L from a competitor’s product. They need onsite assistance with the initial software installation of the new servers. Which of the following offerings would be most appropriate to recommend?
A.Consultline B.Supportline C.Account Advocate
D.Implementation Services
Correct:D
25.The System p technical specialist arrives at a new customer site to install a p5 550. The customer has powered up the 550 but the HMC is still in the box. Which of the following is necessary?
A.Call IBM service to reset the HMC configuration
B.Install and configure the HMC and then attach to the 550
C.Power off the 550, then power on the 550 and HMC together
D.Power off the 550, install and configure the HMC, then attach and install the 550
Correct:D
26.The customer plans to install a 7310CR3 into an existing p590 frame. Which of the following is an important consideration of the HMC in this case?
A.19″ form factor
B.number of serial ports
C.requires a 100120 volt power connection D.requires a 200240 volt power connection Correct:A
27.A customer with an IBM System p wants to attach an IBM Total Storage DS6800 and needs to know if the Fiber Channel Adapter is at the latest firmware level. Which of the following is the fastest way for the customer to determine the latest supported microcode level?
A.Call Techline
B.Validate via DS6800 menu
C.Access IBM Storage Website D.Contact the IBM Business Partner Correct:C
28.A customer is considering a second System p590 at a second site for disaster recovery purposes. Which of the following On Demand offerings is most applicable in this environment? A.Trial CoD
B.On/Off CoD
C.Permanent CoD D.Capacity Backup Correct:D
29.The sales team has just sold the first System p solution to a Windows customer. The team has addressed backup strategy and environmental issues. Which of the following issues is most critical for success?
A.Customer skill level B.System p architecture C.Floor space requirements D.Data file compatibility Correct:A
30.A customer has two locations that host their System p servers. Traffic is being routed through the public Internet. The customer needs to exchange confidential financial data between the servers. Which of the following solutions should the System p technical specialist propose to the customer to secure the data?
A.PPP tunnel between the servers
B.IPSEC tunnel between the servers
C.Virtual I/O client on one server and VIOS on the second D.Configure a Shared Ethernet Adapter (SEA)for both servers Correct:B
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