NCP-AII Question 110
Select 4You are managing a server with multiple NVIDIA GPUs running a Linux-based operating system. A new version of the NVIDIA GPU driver has been released, and you have been tasked with updating the driver to ensure compatibility with the latest CUDA version. Which of the following steps must you take to properly update the NVIDIA GPU driver?
- A
Stop any processes or services currently using the GPU, such as CUDA workloads or display managers.
- B
Download the latest driver version from the NVIDIA website or the system's package repository.
- C
Run the NVIDIA driver installer without uninstalling the existing driver to preserve the previous configuration.
- D
Verify the driver version after installation using a command like
nvidia-smi. - E
Reboot the system after the installation to ensure the new driver is properly initialized.
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Correct answers: A, B, D, E
Explanation
To update the NVIDIA GPU driver, it is crucial to stop any GPU-dependent processes, download the latest driver, and verify installation success using tools like nvidia-smi. Uninstalling the old driver is generally recommended to avoid conflicts. A system reboot ensures the new driver is fully initialized and operational.
- A. Correct.
Correct. Any processes or services using the GPU must be stopped to allow the driver to be updated without conflicts.
- B. Correct.
Correct. The latest driver version must be downloaded from an official source to ensure compatibility and security.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect. It is recommended to uninstall the existing driver first to avoid conflicts or residual files interfering with the new driver.
- D. Correct.
Correct. Verifying the driver version using
nvidia-smiensures that the installation was successful and the correct version is active. - E. Correct.
Correct. Rebooting the system after installation ensures the new driver is initialized and all GPU-related services are properly restarted.