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Nutanix NCSC-Level-1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Nutanix |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 Exam |
| Exam Number: | NCSC-Level-1 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70-80 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese |
| Passing Score: | 300 out of 500 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 2 |
| Exam Price: | $99 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Recommended Training: | Nutanix SE Academy Free Training Official Nutanix Instructor-Led Courses |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Nutanix Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; basic IT infrastructure and virtualization knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nutanix.com/services/certification |
Nutanix NCSC-Level-1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Data Protection and Disaster Recovery | 15% | - High availability and fault tolerance - Backup and recovery procedures - Snapshot and replication features |
| Nutanix Architecture and Technology Overview | 20% | - AOS, Prism, and AHV components - Storage, compute, and networking principles - Software-defined infrastructure fundamentals |
| Cluster Configuration and Operations | 25% | - VM creation and lifecycle management - Prism management interface usage - Network and storage configuration - Cluster monitoring and health checks |
| Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Optimization | 20% | - Performance monitoring and tuning - Software upgrades and cluster expansion - Common issue resolution and support process |
| Pre-Installation Planning and Cluster Deployment | 20% | - Site assessment and requirements gathering - Initial installation and configuration - Sizing and cluster design |
Nutanix NCSC-Level-1: What You Need to Ask First
No mandatory prerequisites; basic IT infrastructure and virtualization knowledge recommended These requirements are set by Nutanix and can change, so confirm the current rules on the official exam page: https://www.nutanix.com/services/certification before registering for the Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 exam.
Delivery is instant: your NCSC-Level-1 product is emailed within one minute of payment — download the attachment and start. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, check spam and contact support for an immediate resend. On failure: sit the corresponding NCSC-Level-1 exam within 60 days of purchase, submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days after the exam, and the refund completes within 7 days. The policy covers the corresponding exam only; attempts within 3 days of purchase, exams never actually taken, free materials, and expired orders are excluded, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you prefer, exchange your product for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on the original.
Registration runs through Nutanix's official channels:
The exam is delivered via Online proctored or in-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centers, so pick the option that fits you when booking.
The Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 exam contains 70-80 questions within 90 minutes. The ratio is the real challenge — content alone does not finish the exam, pacing does. Run full timed sessions in the GuideTorrent test engine until finishing early feels normal on the real NCSC-Level-1 exam.
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Training builds the theory; the 80 practice questions for the NCSC-Level-1 exam from GuideTorrent test it under real exam conditions.
Nutanix spreads the Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 syllabus over 5 areas, led by Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Optimization (20%), Nutanix Architecture and Technology Overview (20%), Cluster Configuration and Operations (25%). Study proportionally to those shares — the complete outline is in the section above this page.
The NCSC-Level-1 exam is Nutanix's official certification test — passing it earns the Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 credential at the Associate level. It measures practical IT ability objectively, which is why employers treat the Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 certificate as a reliable signal — and why candidate numbers keep growing. It also relates to Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 2, Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI), extending its value further.
Each Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 attempt costs $99 USD, with 300 out of 500 as the pass mark. A retake charges the full fee again, so the smart move is arriving overprepared. Practice with GuideTorrent until your timed mock scores clear 300 out of 500 comfortably, then book the NCSC-Level-1 exam once.
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Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 Sample Questions:
After a recent installation using a flat switch, a consultant notices issues migrating the Nutanix nodes to the customer's network. The customer states that they are using VLANs on the production switch but not on the dedicated switch for IPMI. The customer does not require a manual configuration of the host and CVM.
What network changes need to be made to correct the issues?
- A. Use Native VLANs for the CVM and host and access mode for IPMI.
- B. Use tagged VLANs for the CVM and host and access mode for IPMI.
- C. Us untagged VLANs for the CVM and host and trunk mode for IPMI.
- D. Use Native VLANs for the CVM and host and trunk mode for IPMI.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
During the Foundation imaging process, nodes are successfully imaged, but the cluster creation fails.
Which log should the consultant review to determine the cause?
- A. genesis.out
- B. foundation.out
- C. first_boot.log
- D. service.log
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A customer needs to meet the following requirements for their business critical application:
* SQL Servers must be on specific hosts to lower licensing costs.
* Oracle RAC servers must be on separate hosts for licensing reasons
Which policy or policies should be implemented to meet these requirements?
- A. Configure both VM-Host and VM-VM affinity policy.
- B. Configure VM-VM anti-affinity policy.
- C. Configure VM-Host affinity policy.
- D. Configure VM-VM affinity policy.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
While preparing for a new four-node cluster installation, the consultant has a Tech Review Call with the customer. The hardware is as follows:
* 4 nodes in 1 Block
* 8 x 10 GbE Ports
* 4 x 1 GbE IPMI Ports
* Adequate Ethernet ports are available
* Ethernet cables are correct and available
* Adequate rack space is available
Which remaining item must be confirmed as available onsite?
- A. Redundant 208v power
- B. Fibre Channel switches
- C. Redundant 110v power
- D. Crash Cart
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
After uploading a hypervisor ISO during the Foundation process, a consultant sees a message that the MD5 sum for the hypervisor is not found in the Whitelist file.
Which step should the consultant take next to resolve this issue?
- A. Download the latest hypervisor ISO whitelist file from Nutanix portal.
- B. Restart the Foundation process and upload the hypervisor again.
- C. Download the hypervisor ISO again from the vendor website.
- D. Check the hypervisor version in the Nutanix Compatibility Matrix.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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