Free Dell EMC NCP-IB Exam Questions

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Total 240 Questions | Updated On: Feb 18, 2025

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Question 1

Which statement best describes the primary function of an InfiniBand router in a high-performance computing (HPC) environment?

A : The InfiniBand router connects different InfiniBand subnets, allowing for communication between devices across multiple subnets.

B : The InfiniBand router aggregates traffic from multiple endpoints and directs it to external networks, such as Ethernet or Fibre Channel.

C : The InfiniBand router controls congestion within a subnet by distributing traffic across multiple links based on load.

D : The InfiniBand router functions as a load balancer, distributing data streams evenly across endpoints within the same subnet.

Answer: A

Question 2

You are configuring the HCAs in your InfiniBand environment to maximize performance for a high-throughput, low-latency application. Which tuning parameter should you adjust on the HCA to reduce latency without causing packet loss?

A : Increase the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) to its highest supported value.

B : Decrease the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) to minimize the time it takes for small packets to be transmitted.

C : Adjust the Receive Queue Depth (RQD) to increase the ability to handle incoming traffic bursts.

D : Tune the SL (Service Level) to prioritize the application traffic over other traffic.

Answer: C

Question 3

Which of the following best describes how load balancing is achieved in an InfiniBand fabric using switches?

A : Load balancing is achieved by dynamically reassigning Local Identifiers (LIDs) to redistribute traffic across available ports.

B : Switches in an InfiniBand fabric use static routes for each connection, making load balancing impossible without manual reconfiguration.

C : InfiniBand switches use Adaptive Routing to dynamically select alternative paths based on real-time congestion information.

D : Load balancing is managed by the Host Channel Adapters (HCAs), and switches play no role in traffic distribution.

Answer: C

Question 4

You notice performance degradation in your InfiniBand fabric, particularly when multiple large datasets are being transferred simultaneously. You run diagnostic tools but do not detect obvious hardware failures. Which diagnostic technique would most likely reveal the source of this issue?

A : Inspecting Congestion Control Mechanisms

B : Checking Port Error Counters for CRC Errors

C : Testing QP (Queue Pair) Depth

D : Verifying Link Initialization

Answer: A

Question 5

In the InfiniBand protocol stack, each layer plays a specific role in ensuring efficient data transfer and communication. Which of the following best describes the function of the data link layer in the InfiniBand protocol stack?

A : Establishes and maintains logical connections between applications and processes

B : Handles the physical transmission of data by converting bits into electrical or optical signals

C : Provides reliable point-to-point and multicast services, as well as error detection and correction

D : Implements flow control, congestion management, and ensures in-order delivery of messages

Answer: C

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Total 240 Questions | Updated On: Feb 18, 2025

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