Exam 200-201 topic 1 question 94 discussion

"D" is correct. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) consists of a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model that provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. WMI is Microsoft's implementation of the Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) and Common Information Model (CIM) standards from the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Management_Instrumentation

WMI uses the Common Information Model (CIM) industry standard to represent systems, applications, networks, devices, and other managed components. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) - WMI is a Windows protocol. - It has a running service that can be viewed on services.msc - WMI uses TCP Port 135 - WMI provides users with information about the status of local or remote computer systems. - The purpose of WMI is to help administrators manage different Windows operational environments, including remote systems. - WMI provides admins with a powerful tool for monitoring remote processes and machines and can be utilized when building a EUMA to provide automatic alerts on suspicious user activity. Common Information Model (CIM) - It is a "Computer Industry Standard" or "Open Standard" that defines device and application characteristics so system administrators and management programs can control devices and applications from different manufacturers.

D is Correct WMI ==> has a Common Information Model, which describes installed hardware and software.

WMI uses the Common Information Model (CIM) industry standard to represent systems, applications, networks, devices, and other managed components. From Omar's book.