VMware VCP-510 Exam : VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5

  • Exam Code: VCP-510
  • Exam Name: VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5
  • Updated: Sep 16, 2026
  • Q & A: 304 Questions and Answers

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VMware VCP-510 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:VMware
Exam Name:VMware Certified Professional 5 – Data Center Virtualization Exam (VCP5-DCV)
Exam Number:VCP-510
Available Languages:English
Certificate Validity Period:Varies based on VMware certification policy (historically subject to recertification requirements)
Related Certifications:VCP5-DCV
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Exam Price:$225 USD (may vary by region)
Exam Format:Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice, Drag and drop, Multiple response
Exam Duration:120 minutes
Real Exam Qty:Approximately 85
Passing Score:300 (scaled score)
Recommended Training:VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (ICM) v5 Training
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE VMware Exams
VMware Certification Portal
Sample Questions:Free Download real VCP-510 actual tests
Exam Way:Delivered via Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored exam (availability may vary by region and period)
Pre Condition:Recommended completion of VMware authorized training course (such as Install, Configure, Manage [ICM] vSphere 5) before attempting certification
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.vmware.com/education-services/certification.html

VMware VCP-510 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Resource Management and Monitoring- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Resource pools and clusters
vSphere 5 Architecture and Technologies- vSphere components and infrastructure overview
- ESXi and vCenter Server concepts
- Virtual machines and resource management
Storage and Networking- vSphere networking (standard switches, distributed switches)
- VMFS and NFS datastores
- iSCSI and storage configuration
VMware ESXi Installation and Configuration- ESXi installation and setup
- vCenter Server deployment and configuration
Troubleshooting and Maintenance- Backup and recovery concepts
- Common ESXi and VM issues

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Yes — download the free VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 demo and judge the quality yourself before paying; the whole content goes further than the demo, but the demo shows the style. Purchases include 365 days of free updates delivered by email; renew afterward at 50% off.

Recommended completion of VMware authorized training course (such as Install, Configure, Manage [ICM] vSphere 5) before attempting certification Eligibility rules change over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official VCP-510 exam page) before registering.

The VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 is VMware's certification exam for VMware Certified Professional (VCP5-DCV), at the Professional level. Related credentials include VCP5-DCV, VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Prepare efficiently: short review sessions anywhere, mock exams when you have a desk.

The VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 blueprint spans 5 domains — including Troubleshooting and Maintenance, Resource Management and Monitoring, Storage and Networking. Tag key points per domain in the PDF version; the complete outline above lists every subtopic.

120 minutes for Approximately 85 questions. Build pacing with the VCEEngine software engine: repeated timed mock exams make the real clock feel easy.

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$225 USD (may vary by region) per attempt, 300 (scaled score) to pass. Each retake costs the full fee, so prepare thoroughly the first time — the 304 practice questions for the VCP-510 exam at VCEEngine closely simulate the real test.

VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 Sample Questions:

Question #1

What two Advanced IP Allocation Schemes are available? (Choose two.)

  • A. Fixed
  • B. OVF Environment
  • C. DHCP
  • D. Transient
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Correct Answer: B,C  🗳️

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Question #2

Which virtual disk types are supported on an network attached storage appliance using NFS with hardware acceleration disabled?

  • A. Thin Provision
  • B. Thick Provision Lazy Zeroed
  • C. Flat disk
  • D. Raw Device Mappings
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Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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Question #3

Under which two conditions can vStorage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI) provide a performance benefit? (Choose two.)

  • A. When a virtual disk is deleted.
  • B. When cloning a virtual machine with snapshots.
  • C. When a virtual disk has VMDK files stored on an NFS datastore.
  • D. When a virtual disk is created using the New Virtual Machine wizard.
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Correct Answer: A,C  🗳️

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Question #4

An administrator has recently upgraded their Update Manager infrastructure to vSphere 5.x. Several hosts and virtual machines have not been upgraded yet.
Which vSphere component when upgraded will have the least impact to the existing environment?

  • A. ESX Hosts
  • B. VMware Tools
  • C. Virtual Machine Hardware
  • D. VMFS datastores
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Correct Answer: B  🗳️

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Question #5

An administrator is working to update the hosts and virtual machines in a vSphere 5.x deployment using Update Manager Baselines.
Other than host patches, which three items require a separate procedure or process to update? (Choose three.)

  • A. Virtual Appliance updates
  • B. Application patches within the virtual machine
  • C. Virtual Machine Virtual Hardware upgrades
  • D. Operating system patches
  • E. VMware Tools on machines without VMware Tools already installed
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Correct Answer: B,D,E  🗳️

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