1. What is the primary function of Pure1? A. Data deduplication B.
Monitoring and predictive analytics C. RAID configuration D. Backup
management
Answer: B. Monitoring and predictive analytics Explanation: Pure1 is Pure
Storage's cloud-based management and support platform that provides
predictive analytics, monitoring, and management across multiple FlashArrays.
2. Which protocol is natively supported by FlashArray? A. FTP B. SMB C.
iSCSI D. NFS
Answer: C. iSCSI Explanation: FlashArray natively supports iSCSI and Fibre
Channel for block storage access. SMB and NFS are for file storage, which
FlashBlade handles.
3. What does the term "Evergreen Storage" mean in Pure Storage? A.
Storage that requires re-purchasing licenses yearly B. Storage that automatically
deletes old data C. A subscription model with consistent upgrades D. Legacy
storage technology
Answer: C. A subscription model with consistent upgrades Explanation:
Evergreen Storage is Pure's program that enables customers to get continuous
upgrades without disrupting operations or purchasing entirely new systems.
4. What is the main purpose of FlashArray snapshots? A. Encrypting data B.
Increasing write performance C. Point-in-time data recovery D. Virus scanning
,Answer: C. Point-in-time data recovery Explanation: Snapshots allow for
fast, space-efficient point-in-time copies of data for backup, restore, or cloning
purposes.
5. Which of the following is a key benefit of Pure FlashArray? A. Tape
backup integration B. High latency storage access C. Consistent sub-
millisecond latency D. Single-thread performance
Answer: C. Consistent sub-millisecond latency Explanation: Pure FlashArray
is known for delivering consistently low latency and high throughput, ideal for
mission-critical applications.
6. What is Purity in FlashArray? A. An antivirus solution B. The underlying
software that manages FlashArray C. A backup system D. A security protocol
Answer: B. The underlying software that manages FlashArray Explanation:
Purity is the operating environment for FlashArray that handles data services
like deduplication, replication, and encryption.
7. What does ActiveCluster provide? A. Object storage B. Load balancing
between cloud and on-prem C. Synchronous replication with zero RPO D. File-
level backup
Answer: C. Synchronous replication with zero RPO Explanation:
ActiveCluster allows for synchronous replication between two FlashArrays,
providing zero Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and near-zero Recovery Time
Objective (RTO).
8. What is a volume in FlashArray? A. A unit of physical disk B. A logical
unit of block storage C. A snapshot D. A file directory
Answer: B. A logical unit of block storage Explanation: In FlashArray, a
volume is a block storage entity that can be presented to hosts.
9. What is the function of deduplication in FlashArray? A. Duplicating data
for performance B. Encrypting data C. Reducing redundant data D. Increasing
disk size
Answer: C. Reducing redundant data Explanation: Deduplication reduces
data footprint by storing only unique instances, saving space and improving
efficiency.
10. How is data protected in Pure FlashArray? A. With multiple cloud
backups B. Through RAID-0 C. With RAID-HA and snapshots D. Manual
backup
, Answer: C. With RAID-HA and snapshots Explanation: FlashArray uses
RAID-HA, a dual-parity mechanism, to ensure high availability and protect
against drive failures.
11. Which feature enables FlashArray to connect to VMware
environments? A. Pure1 Sync B. vSphere Plugin C. SMB Gateway D. NFS
Bridging
Answer: B. vSphere Plugin Explanation: Pure provides a vSphere Plugin to
integrate FlashArray with VMware, allowing simplified storage provisioning
and management.
12. What is the benefit of thin provisioning? A. Faster backups B. Saving
storage by allocating space on demand C. Duplicating data for performance D.
Higher CPU usage
Answer: B. Saving storage by allocating space on demand Explanation: Thin
provisioning allows storage to be allocated dynamically, reducing waste and
improving efficiency.
13. Which management interface is used with FlashArray? A. SSH only B.
Pure1 App C. GUI, CLI, and REST API D. Java application
Answer: C. GUI, CLI, and REST API Explanation: FlashArray can be
managed through its built-in GUI, command-line interface (CLI), and REST
APIs.
14. What does RPO stand for in data protection? A. Recovery Point
Objective B. Recovery Port Override C. Resilient Protocol Output D. Remote
Port Operation
Answer: A. Recovery Point Objective Explanation: RPO refers to the
maximum targeted period in which data might be lost due to a major incident.
15. How does Pure Storage simplify upgrades? A. Requires scheduled
downtime B. Replaces the system C. Performs non-disruptive upgrades D. Uses
manual firmware flashing
Answer: C. Performs non-disruptive upgrades Explanation: Pure's Evergreen
model supports non-disruptive upgrades, allowing hardware/software
enhancements without downtime.
16. What is Pure1 Meta? A. Pure's deduplication algorithm B. A predictive
intelligence engine C. A type of disk D. The main volume manager
Monitoring and predictive analytics C. RAID configuration D. Backup
management
Answer: B. Monitoring and predictive analytics Explanation: Pure1 is Pure
Storage's cloud-based management and support platform that provides
predictive analytics, monitoring, and management across multiple FlashArrays.
2. Which protocol is natively supported by FlashArray? A. FTP B. SMB C.
iSCSI D. NFS
Answer: C. iSCSI Explanation: FlashArray natively supports iSCSI and Fibre
Channel for block storage access. SMB and NFS are for file storage, which
FlashBlade handles.
3. What does the term "Evergreen Storage" mean in Pure Storage? A.
Storage that requires re-purchasing licenses yearly B. Storage that automatically
deletes old data C. A subscription model with consistent upgrades D. Legacy
storage technology
Answer: C. A subscription model with consistent upgrades Explanation:
Evergreen Storage is Pure's program that enables customers to get continuous
upgrades without disrupting operations or purchasing entirely new systems.
4. What is the main purpose of FlashArray snapshots? A. Encrypting data B.
Increasing write performance C. Point-in-time data recovery D. Virus scanning
,Answer: C. Point-in-time data recovery Explanation: Snapshots allow for
fast, space-efficient point-in-time copies of data for backup, restore, or cloning
purposes.
5. Which of the following is a key benefit of Pure FlashArray? A. Tape
backup integration B. High latency storage access C. Consistent sub-
millisecond latency D. Single-thread performance
Answer: C. Consistent sub-millisecond latency Explanation: Pure FlashArray
is known for delivering consistently low latency and high throughput, ideal for
mission-critical applications.
6. What is Purity in FlashArray? A. An antivirus solution B. The underlying
software that manages FlashArray C. A backup system D. A security protocol
Answer: B. The underlying software that manages FlashArray Explanation:
Purity is the operating environment for FlashArray that handles data services
like deduplication, replication, and encryption.
7. What does ActiveCluster provide? A. Object storage B. Load balancing
between cloud and on-prem C. Synchronous replication with zero RPO D. File-
level backup
Answer: C. Synchronous replication with zero RPO Explanation:
ActiveCluster allows for synchronous replication between two FlashArrays,
providing zero Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and near-zero Recovery Time
Objective (RTO).
8. What is a volume in FlashArray? A. A unit of physical disk B. A logical
unit of block storage C. A snapshot D. A file directory
Answer: B. A logical unit of block storage Explanation: In FlashArray, a
volume is a block storage entity that can be presented to hosts.
9. What is the function of deduplication in FlashArray? A. Duplicating data
for performance B. Encrypting data C. Reducing redundant data D. Increasing
disk size
Answer: C. Reducing redundant data Explanation: Deduplication reduces
data footprint by storing only unique instances, saving space and improving
efficiency.
10. How is data protected in Pure FlashArray? A. With multiple cloud
backups B. Through RAID-0 C. With RAID-HA and snapshots D. Manual
backup
, Answer: C. With RAID-HA and snapshots Explanation: FlashArray uses
RAID-HA, a dual-parity mechanism, to ensure high availability and protect
against drive failures.
11. Which feature enables FlashArray to connect to VMware
environments? A. Pure1 Sync B. vSphere Plugin C. SMB Gateway D. NFS
Bridging
Answer: B. vSphere Plugin Explanation: Pure provides a vSphere Plugin to
integrate FlashArray with VMware, allowing simplified storage provisioning
and management.
12. What is the benefit of thin provisioning? A. Faster backups B. Saving
storage by allocating space on demand C. Duplicating data for performance D.
Higher CPU usage
Answer: B. Saving storage by allocating space on demand Explanation: Thin
provisioning allows storage to be allocated dynamically, reducing waste and
improving efficiency.
13. Which management interface is used with FlashArray? A. SSH only B.
Pure1 App C. GUI, CLI, and REST API D. Java application
Answer: C. GUI, CLI, and REST API Explanation: FlashArray can be
managed through its built-in GUI, command-line interface (CLI), and REST
APIs.
14. What does RPO stand for in data protection? A. Recovery Point
Objective B. Recovery Port Override C. Resilient Protocol Output D. Remote
Port Operation
Answer: A. Recovery Point Objective Explanation: RPO refers to the
maximum targeted period in which data might be lost due to a major incident.
15. How does Pure Storage simplify upgrades? A. Requires scheduled
downtime B. Replaces the system C. Performs non-disruptive upgrades D. Uses
manual firmware flashing
Answer: C. Performs non-disruptive upgrades Explanation: Pure's Evergreen
model supports non-disruptive upgrades, allowing hardware/software
enhancements without downtime.
16. What is Pure1 Meta? A. Pure's deduplication algorithm B. A predictive
intelligence engine C. A type of disk D. The main volume manager
