SK0-003 · Question #770
An organization which deploys a large number of multifunction printers from different manufacturers is planning to upgrade their print server to the latest operating system. After the upgrade, the…
The correct answer is A. The technician should consult the new software's HCL. To ensure compatibility with an organization's diverse fleet of printers when purchasing new print management software, the technician must consult the software vendor's list of supported hardware.
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An organization which deploys a large number of multifunction printers from different manufacturers is planning to upgrade their print server to the latest operating system. After the upgrade, the technician discovers that the current print management software will not run on the new operating system. Which of the following should the technician check before purchasing new print management software to ensure it is compatible with all of the company's printers?
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- AThe technician should consult the new software's HCL
- BThe server ACL must be compared against the print management software requirements
- CThe technician should verify that all printer drivers are signed
- DAll printer manuals should be checked for compatibly with the print management software
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A74% (17)
- B13% (3)
- C9% (2)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
To ensure compatibility with an organization's diverse fleet of printers when purchasing new print management software, the technician must consult the software vendor's list of supported hardware.
A Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) published by the software vendor is the definitive resource for verifying which specific hardware devices, including printers from various manufacturers, are officially supported by their print management software. Checking the HCL ensures that the new software will function correctly with the company's existing printer infrastructure.
A server ACL (Access Control List) manages permissions for network resources, but it has no direct relevance to the compatibility of software with specific printer hardware.
While signed printer drivers are essential for security and system stability, they do not guarantee that a new print management software will be compatible with all diverse printer models.
Checking all printer manuals for compatibility with future, new print management software is impractical and unlikely to yield relevant information, as manuals typically cover the printer's own specifications and drivers.
Concept tested: Software-hardware compatibility and HCL
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/getting-started/hardware-compatibility-program
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