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What operating system tools can be used to collect capacity planning data? (Select TWO correct)

The correct answer is B. iostat D. vmstat. This question asks to identify two operating system tools that are suitable for collecting data essential for capacity planning.

Submitted by katya_ua· Apr 18, 2026Operation of Running Systems

Question

What operating system tools can be used to collect capacity planning data? (Select TWO correct)

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Options

  • Afuser
  • Biostat
  • Clsmod
  • Dvmstat

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • B
    96% (24)
  • C
    4% (1)

Why each option

This question asks to identify two operating system tools that are suitable for collecting data essential for capacity planning.

Afuser

`fuser` identifies processes using specific files or network sockets, which is useful for troubleshooting but not a primary tool for collecting broad, ongoing capacity planning metrics.

BiostatCorrect

`iostat` (input/output statistics) provides metrics on disk I/O activity, CPU utilization, and device loading, which are crucial for assessing the capacity and performance of storage subsystems.

Clsmod

`lsmod` lists currently loaded kernel modules, which is configuration information, not a tool for collecting real-time or historical performance data for capacity planning.

DvmstatCorrect

`vmstat` (virtual memory statistics) reports comprehensive system information including memory, CPU, disk I/O, and process activity, offering a broad view of resource usage patterns vital for capacity planning.

Concept tested: Linux system monitoring tools for capacity planning

Source: https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/iostat.1.html

Topics

#System Monitoring#Capacity Planning#iostat#vmstat

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