Nutanix Certified Associate NCA-5.15

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Nutanix NCA-5.15 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Nutanix
Exam Name:	Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) v5.15 Exam
Exam Number:	NCA-5.15
Available Languages:	English
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Passing Score:	Scaled score (typically ~300 on a 100–600 scale)
Exam Price:	$199 USD (may vary by region)
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Exam Format:	Multiple choice, Multiple response
Related Certifications:	Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP)
Real Exam Qty:	Approximately 40–60
Recommended Training:	Nutanix NCA Exam Preparation Resources Nutanix University Training Portal
Exam Registration:	Nutanix Certification Registration Pearson VUE (Nutanix exams provider)
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored exam (remote) via authorized testing provider
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisites required
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.nutanix.com/support-services/training-certification/certification

Nutanix NCA-5.15 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Common Questions About the Nutanix NCA-5.15 Exam

What is the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 5.15 exam all about?

The NCA-5.15 exam is the official Nutanix exam behind the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) certification, validating the skills measured by the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 5.15 credential. It sits at the Associate level of the Nutanix certification program. It also connects to Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the NCA-5.15 exam, and how much time do I get?

The NCA-5.15 exam contains Approximately 40–60 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

What score do I need to pass the NCA-5.15 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the NCA-5.15 exam is Scaled score (typically ~300 on a 100–600 scale), and the official registration fee is $199 USD (may vary by region). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 92 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the NCA-5.15 exam?

No formal prerequisites required Requirements can change when Nutanix revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

How do I register for the NCA-5.15 exam?

You can book the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 5.15 exam through the official registration channels below:

• Nutanix Certification Registration
• Pearson VUE (Nutanix exams provider)

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored exam (remote) via authorized testing provider. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the NCA-5.15 exam?

Nutanix recommends the following training resources for the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 5.15 exam:

• Nutanix University Training Portal
• Nutanix NCA Exam Preparation Resources

Official courses build the foundation; the 92 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the NCA-5.15 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free NCA-5.15 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Nutanix revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the NCA-5.15 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 5.15 purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

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What topics are covered in the NCA-5.15 exam?

The Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 5.15 exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• Networking Concepts
• Cluster Operations and Monitoring
• Storage and Data Services

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 5.15 Sample Questions:

Question #1
An administrator expanded the disk capacity on a Windows VM, but the VM operator saw no difference in free space. Which additional step must the administrator take?

A. Convert to a dynamic disk
B. Expand the current partition
C. Reboot the Virtual Machine
D. Reconnects to iSCSi target

Question #2
Refer to the exhibit.

A team member has built a CentOS VM image for use as a template. An administrator deploys a new VM using the CentOS image as the 05 drive. No other drives are presented to the VM.
Following the deployment, the administrator attempts to boot the VM, but is unsuccessful.
What could be causing this issue?

A. The CentOS VM image was built with UEF
B. The VM's Disk (scsi.O) setting must be set to make this disk bootable
C. The VMS Boot Priority must reference disk first before CD-ROW
D. No Volume Groups have been created for the VM

Question #3
Refer to the exhibit.

An administrator needs to upgrade a VM to 10 virtual processors. Which action should the administrator take to complete this task?

A. Update the VM adding two cores
B. Update the VM adding two vCPUs
C. Power-off the VM and add one vCPU
D. Power-off the VM and add one core

Question #4
An administrator wants a VM to communicate with two separate VLANs. What steps should the administrator complete?

A. Add two NICs to the VM and configure one for each VLAN
B. Configure a Security Policy to assign VLANs to the VM
C. Add a single NIC to the VM and configure it for both VLANs
D. Turn on IPAM for autoconfiguration of VLANs

Question #5
An administrator wants to evaluate the overall health of the Nutanix cluster. What should be the first step?

A. Run Xi Beam
B. Run NCC
C. Run Log Collector
D. Run LCM

Solutions: