Exam Format

• Exam Code: 5V0-83.21
• Certification Level: Skills
• Exam Duration: 90 minutes
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by VMware (skills-based pass/fail evaluation)
• Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored questions for research and evaluation purposes. These do not affect your final result.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple response, scenario-based questions
• Number of Questions: Approximately 30–40 questions
• Hands-On Questions: Scenario-driven questions focused on platform operations, infrastructure validation, and basic troubleshooting within Telco Cloud environments.

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 48 hours before the scheduled exam time.
• Online Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time.
• Waiting Period: A minimum 5-calendar-day wait is required after a failed attempt before retaking the exam.
• Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: Skills certifications do not expire unless explicitly retired by VMware
• Renewal Options: Not required; candidates may progress to Professional or Specialist-level VMware Telco Cloud certifications.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $125 USD (excluding taxes)
• Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply
• Example: In India, 18% GST applies, making the total approximately $147.50 USD ($125 + $22.50 tax)

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of telecom infrastructure and cloud computing concepts
• Familiarity with virtualization and Kubernetes fundamentals
• Awareness of VMware Telco Cloud Platform architecture
• Introductory knowledge of NFV, CNFs, and telecom workloads

Exam Topics

• Telco Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Architecture, components, and deployment models
• Infrastructure & Platform Services: Compute, storage, networking, and Kubernetes integration
• Platform Operations: Day-0/Day-1/Day-2 operational concepts
• Lifecycle Management Basics: Platform upgrades, maintenance, and health checks
• Security & Access Concepts: Basic platform security, roles, and access control
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Fundamental observability and issue identification

For detailed objectives, candidates should refer to the official VMware Telco Cloud Platform Specialist – Skills exam guide.

Intended Audience

• Telco Cloud Operations Engineers
• Cloud Infrastructure Support Engineers
• Network Operations Engineers
• Junior Platform Engineers
• Telecom IT Support Staff

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

• Telco Cloud Support Engineer, Platform Operations Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

• Varies by country — U.S.: $80,000–$120,000 USD, India: ₹6,50,000–₹14,00,000 INR, United Kingdom: £45,000–£70,000 GBP, UAE: 120,000–200,000 AED per year

Why It’s Valuable:

• Validates practical, entry-to-mid level skills required to operate VMware-based telecom cloud platforms, which are foundational for 5G, edge, and service-provider cloud deployments.

Exam Mode

• In-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centres
• Online through Pearson VUE’s remote proctoring system

Exam Booking Link

• Book your VMware exam via Pearson VUE — Click here  https://www.pearsonvue.com/vmware

Once you pass the exam:

• Download your digital badge/certificate from the VMware Certification / Broadcom Cert Portal
• Processing Time: Badge typically available within 24–48 hours after passing
• Log in to your certification account
• Navigate to the Certifications or Badges section

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