A customer purchased a new z14 3906-M02. They want the ability to add temporary CP capacity on short notice for a spike in production work. What authorization feature should be configured?

Question

Options

• AOOCoD
• BCPE
• CCBU
• DCDP

• A
  88% (30)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  6% (2)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

OOCoD (On/Off Capacity on Demand) is correct because it allows customers to pre-authorize additional processor capacity that can be activated on short notice for temporary production spikes, then deactivated when no longer needed - exactly matching this scenario. The capacity is pre-negotiated with IBM and sits dormant until triggered.

CBU (Capacity Backup Upgrade) is wrong because it is designed for disaster recovery scenarios - activating standby capacity when a primary site fails - not for routine production spikes.

CPE (Capacity Provisioning Engine) is wrong because it is a z/OS automation tool that manages existing defined capacity according to policies; it does not add new physical processor capacity.

CDP (Capacity for Planned Events) is wrong because it covers anticipated capacity needs for known upcoming events (e.g., end-of-month batch), not short-notice unplanned spikes.

Memory tip: Think of OOCoD as a light switch - flip it On when a workload spike hits, flip it Off when done. The word "temporary" + "short notice" in an exam question is your signal to choose OOCoD over CDP (which requires advance planning).

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