SAM SAM Tools & Technology

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Software Asset Management (SAM) tool?

Accepted Answer

To track, manage, and optimize software assets and license usage

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To automate payroll calculations for IT staff

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To monitor network bandwidth consumption

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To manage hardware warranties and maintenance contracts

Question 2

Which technology is commonly used by SAM tools to automatically discover installed software across an organization's endpoints?

Accepted Answer

Discovery scanning agents and network probes

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Blockchain ledger entries

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Optical character recognition (OCR)

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Predictive machine learning forecasting

Question 3

What does SCCM (now Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) provide to SAM programs?

Accepted Answer

Endpoint software inventory and deployment data

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Real-time vendor pricing data

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Software cost benchmarking reports

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Automated contract renewal notifications

Question 4

Which of the following is the core function of an effective SAM discovery tool?

Accepted Answer

Reconciling discovered software installations against purchased license entitlements

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Sending automated license renewal emails to vendors

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Generating employee IT usage performance reviews

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Blocking installation of unapproved applications in real time

Question 5

What is an agent-based software discovery method?

Accepted Answer

Installing lightweight software on each endpoint to collect and report inventory data

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Using a third-party auditor to manually inspect each workstation

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Scanning networks remotely using SNMP without installing software on endpoints

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Relying on end users to self-report their installed applications

Question 6

What does ITAM stand for, and how does it relate to SAM?

Accepted Answer

IT Asset Management — the broader discipline that includes SAM as a subset

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Integrated Technology Allocation Model — a subset of SAM

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Internet Traffic and Monitoring — an unrelated network discipline

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Internal Technology Audit Mechanism — a compliance framework

Question 7

Which feature distinguishes a SaaS Management Platform (SMP) from a traditional SAM tool?

Accepted Answer

SMPs are designed to discover and manage cloud-based SaaS subscriptions not visible to endpoint scans

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SMPs focus on on-premises perpetual license tracking

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SMPs provide hardware asset lifecycle management

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SMPs replace the need for software procurement processes