Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) v6.5 | Practice Test

In order to set realistic expectations, please note: These questions are NOT official questions that you will find on the official exam. These questions DO cover all the material outlined in the knowledge sections below. Many of the questions are based on fictitious scenarios which have questions posed within them.

The official knowledge requirements for the exam are reviewed routinely to ensure that the content has the latest requirements incorporated in the practice questions. Updates to content are often made without prior notification and are subject to change at any time.

The questions will be shuffled each time you repeat the tests, so you will need to understand why an answer is correct, not just that the correct answer was item “B” the last time you went through the test.

NOTE: This course should not be your only study material to prepare for the official exam. These practice tests are meant to supplement topic study material.

Based on the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 6.5 Exam Preparation Guide, here are the key details you should focus on to train yourself effectively for the exam:

Exam Overview

• Exam Name: Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 6.5
• Exam Code: NCA-6.5
• Number of Questions: 50 items
• Passing Score: 3000 out of 6000 (scaled)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Delivery Method: Online proctored exam

Target Audience

Candidates should have 6–12 months of experience in IT infrastructure and 3–6 months of experience with Nutanix virtualization. Knowledge of Nutanix components, including the Prism UI, VM and cluster management, performance monitoring, and alerts, is essential.

Exam Sections

The exam is divided into five main sections, each covering core skills and knowledge areas:

1. Lifecycle Management
   • Understand and manage Lifecycle Management (LCM) workflows.
   • Verify alerts, check for updates, and handle software/firmware upgrades.
2. Nutanix Fundamental Concepts
   • Identify components within a Nutanix cluster, such as nodes and storage pools.
   • Understand hyperconverged infrastructure and differentiate between Prism Central and Prism Element.
3. Cluster Alerts and Monitoring Administration
   • Interpret alerts related to node, network, and disk failures.
   • Use the Health Dashboard and perform health checks.
4. Storage Concepts
   • Understand Nutanix storage architecture, storage components, and data resilience.
5. Virtual Infrastructure Administration
   • Configure VMs, networks, and storage tiers; manage VM operations; understand VM metrics and power states.

Recommended Study Resources

• Recommended Course: Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals
• References: Official Nutanix documentation and the Nutanix Support Portal.

Key Objectives to Focus On

• Understanding Components: Know the functionality and architecture of Nutanix components, such as Prism, nodes, and clusters.
• Management and Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the installation, configuration, and management of Nutanix environments.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Develop skills to diagnose and resolve issues in Nutanix and its associated technologies.
• Best Practices: Learn best practices for deploying, managing, and optimizing a Nutanix environment.

Preparation Strategy

• Hands-On Practice: Gain practical experience by working with Nutanix Community Edition or Test Drive.
• Study the Exam Objectives: Use the exam blueprint to focus on relevant topics.
• Take Practice Exams: Test your knowledge with practice questions and mock exams to identify areas needing improvement.
• Join Study Groups: Engage with peers or online forums to discuss challenging topics and share resources.

By understanding these details and focusing your study efforts accordingly, you can enhance your preparation for the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 6.5 exam and work toward achieving certification. If you need specific study materials, practice questions, or further assistance, please let me know.