HCLSoftware HCL BigFix Platform 11 Administrator (HCL-BF-ADM-11) Certification Sample Questions

01. What is the function of a Group in BigFix when performing administrative tasks?
a) To restrict access to the BigFix WebUI for compliance administrators
b) To assign server resource limitations per user
c) To organize endpoints based on dynamic or static criteria for targeted actions and reporting
d) To link multiple sites together for data synchronization

02. When deploying a Task in BigFix, what distinguishes it from a Fixlet?
a) Tasks require approval from WebReports before deployment
b) Tasks are intended for policy compliance rather than execution
c) Tasks always include a remediation component
d) Tasks are typically used for general-purpose actions and don't include applicability relevance

03. How does BigFix Client contribute to the overall BigFix architecture?
a) It applies patches to all endpoint devices within the network
b) It stores endpoint data locally and transmits it to the BigFix Server
c) It monitors and reports back the compliance status of endpoint devices
d) It acts as a backup server for endpoint communications

04. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for setting up BigFix Server Infrastructure?
a) A database server to store endpoint data
b) A network connection to all endpoint devices
c) A dedicated server for running the BigFix Console
d) An additional firewall to manage external communications

05. In BigFix Console, where can you monitor all the actions that are currently in progress, completed, or failed?
a) Console → Actions Tab
b) WebReports → Compliance
c) Deployment Settings → Summary
d) Action History Panel

06. When a BigFix Client fails to report back to the server, which of the following is the most appropriate first step in troubleshooting the issue?
a) Reboot the BigFix Server
b) Check the client service status and logs
c) Disable the relay selection feature
d) Delete the client from the console and reinstall it

07. Which log file would you review to troubleshoot issues related to relay selection and hierarchy?
a) relayselection.log
b) relay.log
c) besclient.config
d) clientsettings.log

08. What is the main purpose of the BigFix Relay in the BigFix architecture?
a) To provide a graphical user interface for administrators
b) To facilitate communication between the BigFix Server and endpoint devices
c) To store endpoint device data
d) To monitor system health and performance

09. Administrators can view the status of all initiated actions and their results under the ________ tab in the BigFix Console.
a) Actions
b) Dashboard
c) Reporting
d) Patch Deployment

10. What component in BigFix is responsible for executing compliance checks and reporting results?
a) BigFix Console
b) BigFix Relay
c) BigFix Client
d) BigFix WebReports