Which of the following specifically alerts administrators when hard disk drive problems occur?

A.
Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology (SMART).

B.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

C.
Desktop Management Interface (DMI).

D.
None of the above.

Explanation:
Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology (SMART) alerts administrators when hard disk drive problems occur.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) uses a client/server model to provide a system management solution that enables administrators to monitor server characteristics and network activities.
C: DMI collects information on computers connected to the network and on the software and expansion boards which are installed on various client machines within a server network environment.
D: SMART is the correct answer.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 424-427.