SAM Cost Optimization & Usage Analytics 2

Question 1

Which metric best indicates software is a candidate for harvesting or reallocation in a SAM program?

Accepted Answer

High installation count with low active usage

Answer

Low active usage relative to installation count signals that licenses can be harvested and reallocated to users who need them.

Question 2

A company pays for 500 Salesforce licenses but analytics show only 310 users logged in during the past 90 days. What is the BEST immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Downgrade 190 inactive users to a lower-tier license or remove them before renewal

Answer

Right-sizing at renewal by removing or downgrading inactive users directly reduces SaaS subscription costs.

Question 3

What does 'license harvesting' mean in the context of SAM cost optimization?

Accepted Answer

Reclaiming unused licenses from inactive users and reassigning them

Answer

License harvesting is the process of reclaiming software licenses from users who no longer need them so they can be reassigned without new purchases.

Question 4

Which tool category provides real-time data on software usage frequency and duration to support cost optimization decisions?

Accepted Answer

Software Metering Tools

Answer

Software metering tools track how often and how long applications are used, providing the usage data needed for right-sizing license purchases.

Question 5

An organization discovers it is over-licensed by 200 seats for Microsoft 365 E3. Which approach delivers the fastest cost reduction?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the seat count at the next renewal cycle

Answer

Reducing the seat count at the next renewal is the standard mechanism to right-size subscription licenses and lower recurring costs.

(SAM) Software Asset Management Practice Test