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 |
| Exam Price: | $99 USD |
| Related Certifications: | Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 2 Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 300 out of 500 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Simplified Chinese, English |
| Recommended Training: | Official Nutanix Instructor-Led Courses Nutanix SE Academy Free Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Nutanix Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | Nutanix NCSC-Level-1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Cluster Configuration and Operations | 25% | - Cluster monitoring and health checks - Network and storage configuration - Prism management interface usage - VM creation and lifecycle management |
| Topic 2: Pre-Installation Planning and Cluster Deployment | 20% | - Sizing and cluster design - Site assessment and requirements gathering - Initial installation and configuration |
| Topic 3: Data Protection and Disaster Recovery | 15% | - High availability and fault tolerance - Snapshot and replication features - Backup and recovery procedures |
| Topic 4: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Optimization | 20% | - Software upgrades and cluster expansion - Common issue resolution and support process - Performance monitoring and tuning |
| Topic 5: Nutanix Architecture and Technology Overview | 20% | - Storage, compute, and networking principles - Software-defined infrastructure fundamentals - AOS, Prism, and AHV components |
Nutanix Certified Services Consultant (NCSC): Level 1 Sample Questions:
While trying to upgrade AOS in a cluster, a consultant receives a warning message that there are two powered-on VMs that need to be powered off for the upgrade to proceed.
What would cause this warning to be issued?
- A. Upgrading a two-node cluster requires the VMs to be shut down.
- B. There are not enough resources left in the two-node cluster.
- C. Upgrading a single-node cluster requires the VMs to be shut down.
- D. There are not enough resources left in the single-node cluster.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A consultant creates an AHV cluster and connects the Intel X550T NICs to the top of rack switch using Twinax cables. The activity and link lights are green. The cluster cannot communicate over the 10GbE link.
What is the first command the consultant should perform to troubleshoot the issue?
- A. manage_ovs show_interfaces
- B. manage_ovs update_uplinks
- C. manage_ovs show_bridges
- D. manage_ovs show_uplinks
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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 10
ovs-vsctl set port br0 tag=10
ovs-vsctl set port br0-up bond_mode=balance-tcp - B. change_cvm_vlan 0
ovs~vsctl set port br0 tag=0
ovs~vsctl set port br0-up bond_mode=active-backup - C. change_cvm_vlan 10
ovs-vsctl set port br0 tag=10
ovs-vsctl set port br0-up bond_mode=balance-slb - 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 the Knowledge Transfer, the customer askes where to find the details about their Nutanix environment, such as IP addresses, storage containers, and configuration.
Where can the consultant find this information?
- A. Tech Checklist
- B. Support Portal
- C. Test Plan
- D. As-Built Guide
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A consultant is deploying a Nutanix cluster at a customer location. The consultant will be deploying the latest AOS along with the latest Nutanix hardware.
Which three references should the consultant review prior to this installation? (Choose three.)
- A. Field & Security Advisories
- B. End-Of-Life (EOL) Information
- C. Software Product Interoperability
- D. Release Notes
- E. Acropolis Advanced Administration Guide
Correct Answer: A,C,D 🗳️
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