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NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Questions 33–40 (page: 6)

Updated On: 30-Mar-2026

Which two default automatic HA features work together to reduce and avoid client outages on a NetApp ONTAP FAS cluster? (Choose two.)

  1. MetroCluster switchover
  2. hardware-assisted takeover
  3. automatic disk assignment
  4. automatic giveback

Answer(s): B,D

Explanation:

Hardware-assisted takeover enables rapid detection of node failures and triggers an automatic takeover to maintain data access. Automatic giveback returns aggregates to the recovered node once it is healthy, restoring normal operation without requiring manual intervention and minimizing client disruption.



Which NetApp ONTAP feature allows the recovery of an SVM to an alternate location when the primary is unavailable?

  1. volume move
  2. SVM Migrate
  3. SnapMirror SVM
  4. SnapRestore

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

SnapMirror SVM enables disaster recovery at the SVM level by replicating the entire SVM configuration and data to a secondary cluster. When the primary location becomes unavailable, the destination SVM can be activated at the alternate location to restore client access.



Which two actions occur automatically if a system detects ransomware activity when Autonomous Ransomware Protection is enabled? (Choose two.)

  1. Create a new snapshot.
  2. Block user access.
  3. Email the administrators.
  4. Offline the suspicious volume.

Answer(s): A,C

Explanation:

When Autonomous Ransomware Protection detects abnormal file activity indicative of ransomware, ONTAP automatically creates a Snapshot copy to preserve a known-good recovery point. It also generates alerts, such as email notifications, to inform administrators so they can investigate and respond promptly.



When adding nodes to an existing 2-node cluster, which feature is automatically disabled?

  1. SFO
  2. CFO
  3. storage aggregate relocation
  4. cluster HA

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

In a 2-node ONTAP cluster, cluster high availability is provided through cluster failover (CFO) using a mediator.
When additional nodes are added, the cluster transitions to standard HA pairs, and cluster failover is automatically disabled.



Which command is used to access the cluster shell from the Service Processor interface?

  1. systemshell
  2. boot_ontap
  3. system console
  4. system node run

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The system node run command is used from the Service Processor interface to access the ONTAP cluster shell, allowing administrators to execute cluster-level commands after connecting through the SP.



Which NetApp tool displays visual graphs of performance metrics that align peaks in system activity with system events occurring at the same time?

  1. Active IQ OneCollect
  2. Active IQ Config Advisor
  3. ONTAP System Manager
  4. Active IQ Unified Manager

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Active IQ Unified Manager provides visual performance graphs that correlate workload and system performance metrics with system events, allowing administrators to align activity spikes with configuration changes or events occurring at the same time.



If multiple nodes fail, which NetApp ONTAP controller holds the extra vote within the cluster and synchronizes databases to maintain a healthy cluster?

  1. epsilon
  2. mediator
  3. quorum
  4. tiebreaker

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The epsilon holder is the ONTAP controller that carries an extra vote in the cluster quorum calculation. This extra vote helps maintain quorum and allows the cluster to continue operating and synchronizing databases correctly when multiple nodes fail.



Where is the MTU size configured in NetApp ONTAP software?

  1. broadcast domain
  2. IPspace
  3. VLAN
  4. interface group

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

In ONTAP, the MTU size is configured at the broadcast domain level. All network ports and LIFs that belong to the same broadcast domain inherit the MTU value defined for that domain, ensuring consistent frame size across the network path.



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