NVIDIA NCP-AII Practice Test 48
Question 470
During an NVIDIA AI factory acceptance test, engineers discover: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies. Which TWO complementary elements are needed: the correct technical action and the strongest independent diagnostic evidence? Select TWO answers.
- Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots.
- Inspect interfaces, RDMA devices, routing, bond membership, link counters and representative transfer tests.
- Install the supported BCM head-node services and preserve configuration data before provisioning and accepting workers.
Explanation
Correct Answers
A:This is the direct operational evidence to investigate: Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies.
C:This is an appropriate correction for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
Incorrect Answers
B:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
D:This alternative is relevant to Compute fabric interface bonding and RDMA prerequisites but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Inspect interfaces, RDMA devices, routing, bond membership, link counters and representative transfer tests. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies.
E:This alternative is relevant to Base Command Manager head-node installation but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Install the supported BCM head-node services and preserve configuration data before provisioning and accepting workers. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies.
Question 471
A production GPU cluster review identifies this condition: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies. Which diagnostic evidence should be obtained FIRST to substantiate the likely fault or configuration gap? Select ONE best answer.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- Check HA roles, sync status, virtual management endpoint, database replication and isolation tests.
- Inspect interfaces, RDMA devices, routing, bond membership, link counters and representative transfer tests.
- Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces.
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:This is the direct operational evidence to investigate: Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
Incorrect Answers
A:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies.
B:This alternative is relevant to BCM high availability and management failover but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Check HA roles, sync status, virtual management endpoint, database replication and isolation tests. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies.
C:This alternative is relevant to Compute fabric interface bonding and RDMA prerequisites but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Inspect interfaces, RDMA devices, routing, bond membership, link counters and representative transfer tests. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
Question 472
In a professional AI infrastructure deployment, a technician observes: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies. After corrective work, which observable result BEST confirms that the requirement is met? Select ONE best answer.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- The intended worker reliably reboots into the approved OS and image with the right management identity.
- Each workload reaches the intended high-speed path and RDMA transfer passes with correct device selection.
- An authorized user launches the pinned container and reproduces the intended GPU workload safely.
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:This is an observable verified result, not merely a claimed configuration change: The intended worker reliably reboots into the approved OS and image with the right management identity. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies.
Incorrect Answers
A:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies. Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
C:This alternative is relevant to Compute fabric interface bonding and RDMA prerequisites but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Each workload reaches the intended high-speed path and RDMA transfer passes with correct device selection. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies.
D:This alternative is relevant to Enroot container image and execution lifecycle but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: An authorized user launches the pinned container and reproduces the intended GPU workload safely. Observed scenario: A newly racked worker network-boots from the wrong image and lacks GPU runtime dependencies.
Question 473
The cluster operations team needs to evaluate this situation: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly. Which operational response is MOST appropriate to address the root issue? Select ONE best answer.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- Define supported Slurm controller, compute nodes, partitions and authorized scheduling policies together.
- Use the supported OS, kernel and package combination and validate driver modules on a representative node before rollout.
- Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots.
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:This is an appropriate correction for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
Incorrect Answers
A:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
B:This alternative is relevant to Slurm controller partition setup but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Define supported Slurm controller, compute nodes, partitions and authorized scheduling policies together. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
C:This alternative is relevant to Linux operating system and kernel module support but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Use the supported OS, kernel and package combination and validate driver modules on a representative node before rollout. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
Question 474
At a multi-node AI infrastructure handoff, the team records: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly. Which underlying infrastructure principle BEST explains the issue? Select ONE best answer.
- A BCM category groups settings applied to member nodes; untracked manual changes may conflict with managed desired state.
- Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- A working Slurm daemon is not enough; partitions determine which nodes and resources can serve jobs.
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:This is the governing infrastructure principle: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
Incorrect Answers
A:This alternative is relevant to BCM node categories and role inheritance but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: A BCM category groups settings applied to member nodes; untracked manual changes may conflict with managed desired state. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
C:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly. Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
D:This alternative is relevant to Slurm controller partition setup but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: A working Slurm daemon is not enough; partitions determine which nodes and resources can serve jobs. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
Question 475
During an NVIDIA AI factory acceptance test, engineers discover: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly. Which diagnostic evidence should be obtained FIRST to substantiate the likely fault or configuration gap? Select ONE best answer.
- Inspect kernel version, signed modules, driver logs, package provenance and canary compatibility tests.
- Check HA roles, sync status, virtual management endpoint, database replication and isolation tests.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces.
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:This is the direct operational evidence to investigate: Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
Incorrect Answers
A:This alternative is relevant to Linux operating system and kernel module support but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Inspect kernel version, signed modules, driver logs, package provenance and canary compatibility tests. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
B:This alternative is relevant to BCM high availability and management failover but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Check HA roles, sync status, virtual management endpoint, database replication and isolation tests. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
C:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power. The proportionate action is: Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots.
Question 476
A production GPU cluster review identifies this condition: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly. After corrective work, which observable result BEST confirms that the requirement is met? Select ONE best answer.
- Each workload reaches the intended high-speed path and RDMA transfer passes with correct device selection.
- Correct GPU workers receive the intended profile without unrelated node categories being modified.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- The intended worker reliably reboots into the approved OS and image with the right management identity.
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:This is an observable verified result, not merely a claimed configuration change: The intended worker reliably reboots into the approved OS and image with the right management identity. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
Incorrect Answers
A:This alternative is relevant to Compute fabric interface bonding and RDMA prerequisites but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Each workload reaches the intended high-speed path and RDMA transfer passes with correct device selection. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
B:This alternative is relevant to BCM node categories and role inheritance but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Correct GPU workers receive the intended profile without unrelated node categories being modified. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly.
C:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. Observed scenario: A PXE service assigns overlapping node IP addresses because image and DHCP metadata were copied blindly. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power. The proportionate action is: Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots. A direct check is: Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces. The acceptance condition is: The intended worker reliably reboots into the approved OS and image with the right management identity.
Question 477
In a professional AI infrastructure deployment, a technician observes: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. Which operational response is MOST appropriate to address the root issue? Select ONE best answer.
- Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots.
- Use approved Enroot images and versioned runtime dependencies with restricted mounts and a reproducible launch test.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- Use the supported OS, kernel and package combination and validate driver modules on a representative node before rollout.
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:This is an appropriate correction for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
Incorrect Answers
B:This alternative is relevant to Enroot container image and execution lifecycle but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Use approved Enroot images and versioned runtime dependencies with restricted mounts and a reproducible launch test. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
C:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
D:This alternative is relevant to Linux operating system and kernel module support but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Use the supported OS, kernel and package combination and validate driver modules on a representative node before rollout. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
Question 478
The cluster operations team needs to evaluate this situation: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. Which underlying infrastructure principle BEST explains the issue? Select ONE best answer.
- Accelerator and fabric software are kernel-dependent; a generic successful Linux boot does not establish full GPU readiness.
- Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- Cluster managers coordinate images, nodes, services and configuration; worker OS boot cannot replace control-plane readiness.
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:This is the governing infrastructure principle: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
Incorrect Answers
A:This alternative is relevant to Linux operating system and kernel module support but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Accelerator and fabric software are kernel-dependent; a generic successful Linux boot does not establish full GPU readiness. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
C:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
D:This alternative is relevant to Base Command Manager head-node installation but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Cluster managers coordinate images, nodes, services and configuration; worker OS boot cannot replace control-plane readiness. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
Question 479
At a multi-node AI infrastructure handoff, the team records: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. Which diagnostic evidence should be obtained FIRST to substantiate the likely fault or configuration gap? Select ONE best answer.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
- Inspect category membership, inherited images, node overrides, resulting configuration and change impact.
- Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces.
- Inspect interfaces, RDMA devices, routing, bond membership, link counters and representative transfer tests.
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:This is the direct operational evidence to investigate: Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
Incorrect Answers
A:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power. The proportionate action is: Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots.
B:This alternative is relevant to BCM node categories and role inheritance but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Inspect category membership, inherited images, node overrides, resulting configuration and change impact. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
D:This alternative is relevant to Compute fabric interface bonding and RDMA prerequisites but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Inspect interfaces, RDMA devices, routing, bond membership, link counters and representative transfer tests. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
Question 480
During an NVIDIA AI factory acceptance test, engineers discover: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. Which TWO complementary elements are needed: the correct technical action and the strongest independent diagnostic evidence? Select TWO answers.
- Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces.
- Inspect slurmd discovery, gres configuration, CUDA_VISIBLE_DEVICES and simultaneous job placement.
- Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots.
- Define supported Slurm controller, compute nodes, partitions and authorized scheduling policies together.
- Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image.
Explanation
Correct Answers
A:This is the direct operational evidence to investigate: Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
C:This is an appropriate correction for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
Incorrect Answers
B:That option concerns Slurm GPU GRES enumeration and device mapping. Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power.
D:This alternative is relevant to Slurm controller partition setup but does not directly resolve the current BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot issue: Define supported Slurm controller, compute nodes, partitions and authorized scheduling policies together. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval.
E:This tempting but unsafe shortcut is not a sufficient remediation for BCM image provisioning and PXE worker boot: Assume that a host appearing in a rack inventory means it has booted the intended management-controlled system image. Observed scenario: A diskless compute node loses its boot filesystem when the image server's storage changes without approval. The governing mechanism is: Managed worker bring-up depends on the boot image and correct network identity, not just physical server power. The proportionate action is: Validate DHCP/PXE services, provisioned image and node identity mapping, then test clean node reboots. A direct check is: Inspect DHCP leases, PXE requests, image revisions, BCM node mappings and host boot traces. The acceptance condition is: The intended worker reliably reboots into the approved OS and image with the right management identity.