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Symantec 250-505 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Broadcom / Symantec |
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| Exam Name: | Administration of Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced |
| Exam Number: | 250-505 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD ~250 (approx.) |
| Related Certifications: | Symantec Certified Specialist – Data Center Security: Server Advanced |
| Real Exam Qty: | 155 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Delivered through authorized testing centers or online proctored Broadcom/Symantec exam delivery platforms. |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: practical experience with Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced product and enterprise security concepts. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/software/certification/exams/exam-250-611 |
Symantec 250-505 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced Overview | -
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| Management and Troubleshooting | -
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| Agent Configuration and Policy Management | -
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| Installation and Deployment | -
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| Event Handling and Logging | -
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Common Questions About the Symantec 250-505 Exam
What is the Symantec Administration of Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced exam all about?
The 250-505 exam is the official Broadcom / Symantec exam behind the Symantec Certified Specialist certification, validating the skills measured by the Symantec Administration of Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Broadcom / Symantec certification program. It also connects to Symantec Certified Specialist – Data Center Security: Server Advanced, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 250-505 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 250-505 exam contains 155 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 250-505 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 250-505 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is USD ~250 (approx.). 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 155 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 250-505 exam?
Recommended: practical experience with Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced product and enterprise security concepts. Requirements can change when Broadcom / Symantec revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the 250-505 exam?
The Symantec Administration of Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Installation and Deployment
- Management and Troubleshooting
- Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced Overview
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.
Symantec Administration of Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which two activities are excluded from the management console Network view? (Select two.)
A. Delete an agent's record from the management server database
B. Edit the policies and configurations that are applied to each agent
C. List all agents that are registered with the management server
D. View the overall status of each agent in the network
E. List all agents that support detection or prevention features
Question 2
The Datacenter Protection Service (Symantec Anti-malware Service) can only be deployed once the service is successfully registered with the NSX Manager.
Where is the service deployed from?
A. The appliance web console
B. The appliance management console
C. The vSphere management client
D. The vSphere web client
Question 3
Log rotation determines how and when agents rotate log events. Upon initial agent installation, log rotation is enabled and the agent log files are compressed when processing is finished.
What action occurs after the agent log files are compressed into .ZIP files?
A. The .ZIP files are stored in the archive subdirectory if the delete flag is set to false
B. The .ZIP files are password protected and remain archived in the management server database
C. The .ZIP files are transmitted to the management server and imported into the database
D. The .ZIP files are copied to the upload folder and transmitted to the management server via the bulk loader utility
Question 4
Which information is excluded from the Event Details?
A. Event Count
B. CVE Identifier
C. Agent State
D. Policy Name
Question 5
Which two tasks are Symantec best practices when initially tuning a policy? (Select two.)
A. Grant policy override capability to a group or user
B. Apply a protected whitelist policy template to a large number of assets
C. Disable prevention before applying the prevention policy to the asset(s)
D. Enable prevention before applying the prevention policy to the asset(s)
E. Apply the common configuration with real-time notification disabled
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B,E | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: A,C |
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