Which of the following provides a common definition of management information for systems, networks, applications, and services?

A.
Common Information Model (CIM)

B.
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

C.
All of the above.

D.
None of the above

Explanation:
Common Information Model (CIM) provides a common definition of management information for systems, networks, applications, and services. CIM allows for proprietary vendor extensions through the use of common definitions. This in turn allows management information to be communicated between systems throughout the network.
Incorrect Answers:
B, C, D: The DMTF has already defined an End of Life process for Desktop Management Interface (DMI), which means that the model you have to become familiar with is the Common Information Model (CIM).