000-221 Question #116: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B. invscout. The invscout utility inventories installed microcode levels across IBM system components and generates an output file formatted for direct submission to the IBM Microcode Discovery Service for comparison.

Question

An administrator needs to determine if system microcode is at the most current level. Which tool will identify current microcode levels, and provide an output file which can be used by the IBM Microcode Discovery Service (MDS) for comparison?

Options

AFLRT
Binvscout
CIsmcode
Dprtconf
Eurncode_latest

Explanation

The invscout utility inventories installed microcode levels across IBM system components and generates an output file formatted for direct submission to the IBM Microcode Discovery Service for comparison.

Common mistakes.

A. FLRT (Fix Level Recommendation Tool) provides software PTF and fix-pack recommendations based on installed filesets but does not inventory microcode or produce files for the Microcode Discovery Service.
C. lsmcode displays currently installed microcode levels on screen for informational purposes but does not generate an output file in the format required for IBM Microcode Discovery Service submission.
D. prtconf displays system hardware and device configuration details but does not report microcode version levels or produce MDS-compatible inventory output.
E. urncode_latest is not a recognized IBM AIX command or tool for microcode management or discovery.

Concept tested. IBM invscout microcode inventory and MDS file generation

Reference. https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/invscout-download

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