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Nutanix NCS-Core Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Nutanix |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional |
| Exam Number: | NCS-Core (v6.8) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Scenario-based questions, Multiple-response |
| Exam Price: | USD $199 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 300 / 500 |
| Related Certifications: | Nutanix Certified Services (NCS) Professional Track Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) |
| Real Exam Qty: | ~75 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | NCS | NCI Cluster Deployment or Expansion (Instructor-led) NCS-Core 6.8 Exam Prep Online |
| Exam Registration: | Nutanix Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing center |
| Pre Condition: | Active Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://service-partners.nutanix.com/ncs-core-certification |
Nutanix NCS-Core Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Core Infrastructure Configuration | 30% | - Storage configuration
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| Topic 2: Operations and Maintenance | 20% | - Upgrade and patching
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| Topic 3: Cluster Deployment and Expansion | 35% | - Pre-deployment planning and requirements
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| Topic 4: Troubleshooting and Support | 15% | - Cluster health and performance troubleshooting
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NCS-Core Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the NCS-Core exam lead to?
The NCS-Core exam is the official Nutanix exam behind the Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional certification, validating the skills measured by the Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Nutanix certification program. It also connects to Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI), Nutanix Certified Services (NCS) Professional Track, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the NCS-Core exam, and how much time do I get?
The NCS-Core exam contains ~75 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 NCS-Core exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the NCS-Core exam is 300 / 500, and the official registration fee is USD $199. 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 310 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 NCS-Core exam?
Active Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification 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 NCS-Core exam?
You can book the Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite testing center. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the NCS-Core exam?
Nutanix recommends the following training resources for the Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 310 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the NCS-Core practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free NCS-Core 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 NCS-Core exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional 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 NCS-Core exam?
The Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Troubleshooting and Support — 15% of the exam
- Cluster Deployment and Expansion — 35% of the exam
- Operations and Maintenance — 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.
Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional Sample Questions:
Question 1
During the Kickoff/Technical call, the customer highlights these new requirements for the AHV Clusters that were not indicated in the Pre-Delivery Questionnaire or in the Bill of Materials:
* All new and future storage containers on the cluster must be encrypted.
* The encryption cannot be disabled by administrators.
What option for Data Encryption exists for the customer to satisfy this new requirement?
A. Enabling Software Only Data-At-Rest Encryption for Storage Containers manually as they get created.
B. Enabling Software Only Data-At-Rest Encryption at the Cluster Level.
C. Enabling SED-based Data-At-Rest Encryption using the existing drives purchased.
D. Enabling SED-based Data-At-Rest Encryption for Storage Container drives only.
Question 2
A consultant finishes creating a new ESXi cluster. The consultant connects to the nodes via laptop and a personal flat switch. The host/CVM network is on VLAN 23. The customer has the native VLAN on the ToR switches set to 23.
The customer wants to use LACP. Before placing the nodes on the customer network, the consultant tags VLAN 23 for each host and CVM. The consultant connects the nodes to the customer network and finds that they are unreachable.
What is causing this issue?
A. Under the vSwitch0 settings, the consultant did not select Route based on IP hash.
B. The hosts have not been migrated to a vSphere Distributed Switch.
C. The customer has LACP fallback enabled on switch ports.
D. The host and CVM are incorrectly configured.
Question 3
A Nutanix cluster has 10TB usable storage. The customer wants to create a 100GB datastore for ISO images to eliminate too much storage being consumed by unnecessary images.
Which setting should be used to accomplish this goal?
A. From Container Advanced Settings, configure 100GB for advertised capacity.
B. From Container Advanced Settings, enable erasure coding.
C. From Container Advanced Settings, configure 100GB for reserved capacity.
D. From Container Advanced Settings, turn on compression and deduplication.
Question 4
What is the default password shipped on new NX hardware from the factory for the ADMIN user on IPMI?
A. nutanix/4u
B. ADMIN
C. block-serial-number
D. node-serial-number
Question 5
An administrator is deploying a three-tier application on a Nutanix Enterprise Cloud consisting of web, application, and database VMs. Traffic between the servers must be limited to specific services/ports. There is an application layer firewall VM deployed on one host in the cluster.
In which way should the administrator meet this requirement?
A. Configure a security policy and service chain redirecting the server traffic through the firewall
B. Categorize the VMs in Prism Central and utilize Flow to set a security policy
C. Create a network for each type of VM, and use policy-based routing to control the traffic flow
D. Separate the web. application and database VMs on to dedicated VLANs
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: B |
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