SAM Cost Optimization & Usage Analytics 3

Question 1

A SAM analyst notices that 40% of Adobe Creative Cloud seats show zero launches in 60 days. Which report should be generated first?

Accepted Answer

Usage Frequency and Last-Used Report

Answer

A usage frequency and last-used report pinpoints which specific users or devices have not launched the software, enabling targeted license reclamation.

Question 2

What is 'software shelfware' and how does it affect SAM cost optimization?

Accepted Answer

Purchased licenses that are never deployed or rarely used, representing wasted spend

Answer

Shelfware refers to purchased but unused software; identifying and eliminating it is a primary cost optimization opportunity in SAM.

Question 3

Which license model makes usage analytics MOST critical for cost control because charges scale directly with consumption?

Accepted Answer

Consumption-based or pay-per-use model

Answer

Consumption-based models charge based on actual use, so monitoring usage analytics is essential to forecast and control costs.

Question 4

An organization consolidates two business units and now has duplicate software titles performing the same function. What SAM strategy addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Application rationalization to standardize on one tool and eliminate redundant licenses

Answer

Application rationalization identifies redundant software and standardizes on a single solution, reducing license and support costs after mergers.

Question 5

Which KPI is MOST useful for demonstrating the financial ROI of a SAM program to executive leadership?

Accepted Answer

Cost avoidance and savings achieved through license optimization

Answer

Cost avoidance and realized savings directly demonstrate the financial return of SAM investment and resonate with executive stakeholders.

(SAM) Software Asset Management Practice Test

(SAM) Software Asset Management Practice Test

SAM Cost Optimization & Usage Analytics 3