SAM Cost Optimization & Usage Analytics

Question 1

What is the main goal of software usage analytics?

Accepted Answer

To analyze software usage patterns to optimize costs and license allocation

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To track employee behavior

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To increase the number of software licenses purchased

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To automatically update all software

Question 2

Which of the following can help reduce software licensing costs?

Accepted Answer

Implementing usage-based software licensing models

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Continuing to pay for unused software

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Purchasing licenses for every available software product

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Avoiding usage analytics and sticking to fixed licenses

Question 3

How can usage analytics help during software renewal negotiations?

Accepted Answer

By providing detailed data on actual software usage to negotiate better pricing

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By showing the vendor that all licenses are always in use

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By helping vendors sell additional services

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By eliminating the need for negotiation

Question 4

What is the best strategy to optimize software costs in a large organization?

Accepted Answer

Regularly review usage data and adjust licensing based on actual needs

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Purchase the most expensive licenses to avoid compliance issues

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Stick to a fixed number of licenses regardless of usage

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Only use open-source software

Question 5

What is a "shelfware" in the context of software asset management?

Accepted Answer

Software that is installed but rarely or never used

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Software that is shared between multiple organizations

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Software that is free for all users

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Software that is part of the hardware inventory