Hello
Unfortunately, I failed my VCP-510 today. I used the study material and labs provided by the training centre, completed all theory and ensured that all theory and practical was remembered. I also went further and referred to VMware documentation provided by vmware.
I think there are a few reasons that I failed. To start off with, the questions were very practical and the exam was not as theoretical as previous exams that I have taken. Further to this, the labs provided by the training centre were very minimal and some practical tasks and troubleshooting could not be performed. Some of the questions had practical tasks (a lot of them) the training centre labs didn't even cover. This training centre is also a partner. Obviously I require more practical experience, especially with storage based modules.
I also found it difficult to answer 85 questions in 90 minutes. I found myself trying to rush as the exam continued on. I think that this may have been the wrong strategy, it may have been better to concentrate on quality rather than quantity. I am not 100℅ certain on how the scoring works, this information would be useful e.g. are multiple selections worth more? Did anyone else not answer all the questions?
I will move through the forum posts to obtain additional practical resources. I am not upset about it. I am more disappointed that I sacrificed a lot of time to study, did my best with the material provided, studied additional resources in accordance with the vmware blueprint and still failed. I didn't just fail, I got below 250. I will sit the exam next year with more practical experience, yet I would just like to obtain some feedback on the time on the exam, the practical exercises and troubleshooting to prepare and also any other additional resources that would help. Would anyone also be able to provide the failure rate of this exam? I would say that this is one of the toughest exams I have ever sat!
I didn't pass for a reason and need to work on things before sitting the exam again. Any tips from VCP510 professionals would help...Hopefully I pass next time =)