PDF Version DemoThe SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. Getcertkey closes those gaps with 80 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.
SolarWinds SCP-NPM Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | SolarWinds |
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| Exam Name: | SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Exam |
| Exam Number: | SCP-NPM |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended hands-on experience with SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and Orion Platform. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://support.solarwinds.com/solarwinds-certified-professional-program |
SolarWinds SCP-NPM Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Performance Analysis and Reporting | - Reporting
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| Topic 2: Network Discovery and Monitoring | - Node and interface monitoring
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| Topic 3: Troubleshooting and Optimization | - Optimization
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| Topic 4: Orion Platform Fundamentals | - Deployment and installation
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| Topic 5: Alerts and Notifications | - Notification actions
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SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most
What is the SolarWinds SCP-NPM exam?
The SCP-NPM exam is the official SolarWinds exam behind the SolarWinds Certified Professional certification, validating the skills measured by the SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) credential. It sits at the Professional level of the SolarWinds certification program. It also connects to SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the SCP-NPM exam, and how much time do I get?
The SCP-NPM 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.
Are there any prerequisites for the SCP-NPM exam?
Recommended hands-on experience with SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and Orion Platform. Requirements can change when SolarWinds revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the SCP-NPM practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free SCP-NPM PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if SolarWinds 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 SCP-NPM exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) 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 SCP-NPM exam?
The SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Alerts and Notifications
- Performance Analysis and Reporting
- Network Discovery and Monitoring
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.
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Sample Questions:
Question #1
What is the most time-efficient way to create a report in NPM that shows the top 50 interfaces by percent utilization?
A. Create a new advanced SQL query report
B. Edit the default top 25 interfaces by percent utilization report and update to the top 50
C. Run the default top 25 interfaces by percent utilization report for different timeframes
D. Create an interface report and use a filter to restrict to the top 50
Question #2
You receive an alert that one of your routers is experiencing critical level CPU utilization. The router details in the web console show as critical utilization, but you do not consider the utilization on that router to be at a critical level.
What change can you make in NPM to reflect a CPU utilization level you consider to be critical for the device?
A. Change the trigger threshold on the alert
B. Change the critical CPU threshold on the node
C. Change the global critical CPU threshold for node statuses
D. Copy the alert, change the trigger threshold, and limit the scope on that device
Question #3
What can you use to retrieve a single value in SNMP? (Choose all that apply.)
A. GET VALUE
B. GET
C. GET NEXT
D. GET TABLE
Question #4
Your network includes the headquarters and three remote sites. Users from remote site A complain they do not have access to the company's accounting server. Users from remote site B and C have access to the accounting server. How can you find the source of the issue?
A. Use NetPath to see if there are problem areas between remote site A and remote sites B and C
B. Use NetPath to see if there are problem areas between remote site A and the headquarters
C. Verify that the accounting servers are up
D. Verify that the accounting servers' CPU utilization are not abnormally high
Question #5
Capacity planning is available for which metrics?
A. Response Time, Interface, and Volume Utilization
B. Up/Down, Packet Loss, and Latency
C. CPU, Memory, and Interface
D. Hardware Health
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: B | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: B,C | Question #4 Correct Answer: B | Question #5 Correct Answer: C |
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