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Nutanix NCSC-Level-1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Nutanix |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 |
| Exam Number: | NCSC-Level-1 |
| Related Certifications: | Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 80 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Nutanix University Training |
| Exam Registration: | Nutanix University Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing via authorized exam provider (PSI) |
| Pre Condition: | No strict prerequisite required; foundational Nutanix knowledge recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nutanix.com/support-services/training-certification/certifications |
Nutanix NCSC-Level-1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Networking & Cloud Extension | - Hybrid Cloud (Nutanix Clusters)
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| Prism Management | - Prism Central
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| Storage & Data Services | - Nutanix Storage (DSF)
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| Support & Lifecycle | - Support Tools
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| Nutanix Platform Fundamentals | - Acropolis Operating System (AOS)
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| Advanced Services | - Containers (Karbon)
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| Automation & Cloud Services | - Nutanix Calm
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Common Questions About the Nutanix NCSC-Level-1 Exam, Answered
The NCSC-Level-1 exam, officially titled Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1, is the qualifying exam for the Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC) certification, which sits at the Associate level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Nutanix career path. It also connects to Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC), so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The NCSC-Level-1 exam gives you 80 questions to complete within 120 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what ValidVCE's test engines are designed for.
According to the official requirements: No strict prerequisite required; foundational Nutanix knowledge recommended.. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the NCSC-Level-1 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite testing via authorized exam provider (PSI). Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
Nutanix recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1:
Courses build the foundation, but they work best alongside question practice. That is where ValidVCE comes in: the 80 practice questions in our NCSC-Level-1 package let you rehearse the exam format at your own pace and see exactly where you stand.
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The current Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 syllabus is organized into 7 exam domains. The first three are:
- Networking & Cloud Extension
- Support & Lifecycle
- Automation & Cloud Services
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your ValidVCE practice questions are mapped to.
Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 Sample Questions:
A customer wants to use NIC teaming on an ESXi host using a vSphere Standard Switch configured with the Route based on physical NIC load load balancing option. The customer does not see the option when editing the Teaming and Failover settings for the switch.
How should the consultant resolve this issue?
- A. Add a vSphere Distributed Switch
- B. Add another physical NIC to the team.
- C. Change the load balancing option on the switch.
- D. Install a vCenter server to manage the switch
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Refer to the exhibit.
A consultant is installing AOS 5.10 and ESXi 6.5 on three nodes. During the Foundation process, ESXi 6.5 is not available as one of the choices for hypervisor.
Which solution should the consultant use?
- A. Upload ESXi image to /home/Nutanix/foundation/isos/hypervisor/esx.
- B. Update the Foundation whitelist from the support portal.
- C. Upload ESXi image to /home/Nutanix/foundation/nos/hypervisor/esx.
- D. Restart Foundation VM and refresh Foundation page.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
After finishing foundation on an AHV cluster, a consultant is preparing to plug into the customer network given the following set of requirements:
* All network traffic on trunks is tagged
* Customer is using LACP
* A native VLAN is not in use
Which set of commands should the consultant use to ensure cluster connectivity on customer equipment?
- A. change_cvm_vlan 0
ovs~vsctl set port br0 tag=0
ovs~vsctl set port br0-up bond_mode=active-backup - B. change_cvm_vlan 10
ovs-vsctl set port br0 tag=10
ovs-vsctl set port br0-up bond_mode=balance-slb - C. change_cvm_vlan 10
ovs-vsctl set port br0 tag=10
ovs-vsctl set port br0-up bond_mode=balance-tcp - D. change_cvm_vlan 0
ovs-vsctl set port br0 tag=0
ovs-vsctl set port br0-up bond_mode=balance-tcp
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
During a six-node cluster deployment, one node fails to image successfully and Foundation is unable to automatically configure the cluster. The consultant decides to manually complete cluster formation with the successful nodes, then expand the cluster with the remaining unconfigured node.
Which command should be used to begin the process?
- A. cluster status
- B. cluster expand
- C. cluster start
- D. cluster create
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What is the minimum number of nodes required for a Nutanix Cluster to support Replication Factor 3 (RF3) on a storage container?
- A. 6
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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