SAM SAM Tools & Technology 2

Question 1

What is agentless software discovery in SAM?

Accepted Answer

Remotely scanning endpoints via network protocols without installing local agent software

Answer

Agentless discovery scans endpoints remotely using protocols like WMI or SSH, collecting inventory data without requiring any software agent to be installed on the target device.

Question 2

Which protocol is most commonly used by SAM tools for agentless discovery on Windows endpoints?

Accepted Answer

WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation)

Answer

WMI is a Windows-native management protocol that allows SAM tools to remotely query installed software, hardware, and configuration data from Windows endpoints without installing an agent.

Question 3

What is the role of a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) in a SAM program?

Accepted Answer

It functions as a centralized repository of IT assets, configurations, and their relationships

Answer

A CMDB provides a single authoritative source of IT asset data including software deployments, enabling SAM tools to cross-reference configuration records with license entitlements.

Question 4

Which integration is most critical for a SAM tool to calculate an accurate Effective License Position (ELP)?

Accepted Answer

Integration with procurement and contract management systems

Answer

Integration with procurement and contract management ensures the SAM tool has current entitlement data (what was purchased), which is essential for calculating the ELP.

Question 5

What does ELP stand for in Software Asset Management?

Accepted Answer

Effective License Position

Answer

The Effective License Position (ELP) is the calculated balance between license entitlements and actual software deployments, indicating whether an organization is compliant, over-licensed, or under-licensed.

(SAM) Software Asset Management Practice Test

(SAM) Software Asset Management Practice Test

SAM SAM Tools & Technology 2