EMC Certification DES-1142

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Common Questions About the EMC DES-1142 Exam

What is the EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerMax and VMAX All Flash exam all about?

The DES-1142 exam is the official Dell EMC exam behind the EMC Certification certification, validating the skills measured by the EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerMax and VMAX All Flash credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Dell EMC certification program. It also connects to Dell EMC Proven Professional Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerMax and VMAX All Flash, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the DES-1142 exam, and how much time do I get?

The DES-1142 exam contains 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 DES-1142 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the DES-1142 exam is 63%, and the official registration fee is $230 USD. 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 0 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 DES-1142 exam?

No formal prerequisite. Dell EMC recommends hands-on experience with PowerMax and VMAX All Flash storage platforms and completion of relevant training. Requirements can change when Dell EMC revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the DES-1142 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free DES-1142 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if EMC 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 DES-1142 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerMax and VMAX All Flash 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 DES-1142 exam?

The EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerMax and VMAX All Flash exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• Maintenance and Troubleshooting — 15% of the exam
• Replication Technologies — 15% of the exam
• PowerMax and VMAX All Flash Architecture — 20% of the exam

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.