Information Storage Management Quiz

What is the primary goal of Information Storage Management (ISM)?

• Maximize data redundancy

• Ensure data availability, integrity, and confidentiality

• Minimize storage costs

• Simplify data access for users

Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of ISM?

• Data backup

• Data encryption

• Server performance tuning

• Data archiving

What storage solution involves connecting storage devices directly to a computer without a network?

• NAS

• SAN

• DAS

• Cloud Storage

Which storage technology allows file-level access over a network?

• DAS

• SAN

• NAS

• RAID

What is the primary benefit of using a Storage Area Network (SAN)?

• Simple configuration

• File-level access

• High-speed block-level access

• Minimal hardware requirements

Which of the following is NOT a physical component of a data center?

• Servers

• Storage systems

• Virtualization software

• Power supply units

In a data center, what is the purpose of cooling systems?

• To manage data backups

• To ensure efficient power usage

• To prevent hardware overheating

• To secure data access

Which storage environment involves abstracting physical storage into virtual pools?

• Classic

• Virtualized

• Cloud

• Hybrid

What is a primary challenge in a cloud storage environment?

• High initial capital expenditure

• Limited scalability

• Managing data security and compliance

• Complexity of physical hardware

In which environment would you expect to deal with physical space and power management issues?

• Cloud

• Virtualized

• Classic

• Hybrid