VEEAM VMCE2021 Practice Exam Questions & Answers
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Exam Facts
VEEAM VMCE2021 Exam Details
Key details for this exam, checked against the published exam outline
188
Practice Questions (Our Bank)
90 minutes
Exam Duration
70%
Passing Score
- Exam Code
- VMCE2021
- Full Name
- Veeam Certified Engineer 2021
- Issuing Body
- VEEAM
- Question Format (Our Bank)
- Multiple Choice
- Delivery
- Proctored at Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Centre
- Eligibility
- Completion of Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management training through a Veeam Authorized Educational Center, or attendance of v10 course within last 12 months, or previous VMCE certification. Candidates should have hands-on experience
Practice Questions
Free VMCE2021 Practice Questions
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Which procedure is used to finalize replica failback?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation
Commit failback is the final step in the failback process after a replication failover. It removes the replica VM and redirects traffic back to the original production VM. The other options don't complete the failback. Undo failback would reverse it, and other operations relate to different replication tasks. Understanding this procedure is essential for managing replication jobs and disaster recovery.
A NAS backup job has been configured within Veeam Backup & Replication, and is completing successfully, but restore operations have been failing for the last few days. What is causing the failure?
Correct Answer:
C
Which of the following Veeam Backup & Replication jobs can use integration with secondary arrays as a data source?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation
Only Backup jobs can use integration with secondary arrays as a data source. Backup copy jobs and replication jobs cannot. Secondary arrays are typically integrated with backup jobs to offload data deduplication and storage management. This feature allows backup jobs to read from array snapshots or use arrays as direct targets, improving efficiency and reducing load on the Backup & Replication server.
A scale-out backup repository is configured with data locality policy. How is an extent selected during an active full backup? (Choose two.)
Correct Answer:
B, D
Explanation
During an active full backup with data locality policy, an extent is selected based on load control settings and available free space. If using a deduplication appliance, Veeam tries to place the backup on the same extent location as the previous full backup. This strategy improves deduplication ratios and reduces storage overhead. Load balancing and deduplication appliance awareness are key factors in extent selection.
A company has the following requirements:
Mission-critical VMs: hourly replication to disaster recovery site, daily backups of these VMs should be available at the disaster recovery site when required, the mission critical applications need to be available within 20 minutes.
Business-important VMs: daily backups should be stored at the disaster recovery site. When required, the business-important applications need to be available within four hours.
Define the RPO and RTO for the company's disaster recovery site.
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation
RPO is Recovery Point Objective, the maximum data loss acceptable, determined by backup frequency. RTO is Recovery Time Objective, the maximum downtime allowed. For mission-critical VMs with hourly replication, RPO is 60 minutes. The 20 minute requirement is RTO, the time to recover. Business-important VMs have daily backups so RPO is 24 hours. The four hour requirement is RTO for recovery time. Matching these metrics to business requirements is fundamental to disaster recovery planning.
A company has separate networks for management traffic and data traffic. All Veeam components are communicating over the management network. How would they define the data network for backup data transfers?
Correct Answer:
D
A backup administrator is planning to install Veeam ONE. Which data collection mode collects the most data per VM?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation
Optimized for typical deployment is the data collection mode that gathers the most data per VM in Veeam ONE. This mode collects comprehensive metrics and statistics about VM performance, resource usage and backup operations. Light mode collects minimal data for reduced overhead. Medium mode is between the two. Optimized for typical deployment provides the richest data set for monitoring and reporting without being optimized for very large scale environments.
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Study Guide
What the VEEAM VMCE2021 Exam Covers
7 domains from the VEEAM VMCE2021 exam outline, with approximate weightings. Every sample question above is tagged
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Domain 1: Building backup capabilities
28%
Create, modify and delete backup copy jobs to ensure data redundancy and protect data across multiple environments. Learn to use advanced VMware vSphere features, manage NAS backup jobs, and handle physical or agent-based backups.
Sample questions from this domain above:
Q2Q3Q4
Domain 2: Secondary backups
10%
Create, modify and delete backup copy jobs for added data protection. Use WAN accelerators to optimize data transfer over long distances and manage tape jobs for robust long-term storage.
Sample question from this domain above:
Q6
Domain 3: Protecting data in the Cloud
6%
Implement strategies and best practices for storing data securely in cloud environments. Apply various cloud storage options, encryption techniques and compliance measures to ensure data integrity and security.
Domain 4: Restoring from backup
16%
Perform comprehensive recovery techniques including full VM restores, recovery of VM files and virtual disks. Execute secure and staged restores, recover from agent backups and migrate Veeam configurations.
Domain 5: Object recovery
14%
Recover guest OS files for quick restoration of operating systems and minimize downtime. Use explorers to recover applications and ensure swift return to normal operations after data loss or corruption.
Domain 6: Replication
16%
Create, modify and delete replication jobs to ensure data availability across environments. Develop failover plans for disaster recovery and execute failover and failback processes for seamless transitions.
Sample questions from this domain above:
Q1Q5
Domain 7: Monitoring and administration
10%
Use Enterprise Manager roles for effective management and configure Veeam ONE for data protection monitoring. Generate reports using Veeam ONE Web Client and set up alarms for proactive infrastructure monitoring.
Sample question from this domain above:
Q7
FAQ
VMCE2021 Exam FAQ
Common questions about the exam itself
Is VMCE2021 aimed at beginners or experienced administrators?
VMCE2021 targets backup virtualization administrators with solid hands-on experience in Veeam Availability Suite and at least six months working with virtualization, storage and networking. It assumes you can already configure basic Veeam jobs and understand core infrastructure concepts.
What training do I need to take the VMCE2021 exam?
You must complete the Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management course through a Veeam Authorized Educational Center, or have completed the v10 course within the last 12 months, or already hold a previous VMCE certification. This three-day training covers backup, replication, recovery and administration.
How many questions are on the VMCE2021 exam and what do I need to pass?
The exam has 50 multiple choice questions and you need to score 70 percent to pass. The questions cover all seven objective areas with heavier weighting on backup capabilities and replication.
Which VMCE2021 objective area is typically the hardest for candidates?
Replication and restoring from backup tend to be the most challenging because they require practical understanding of failover processes, recovery point objectives and complex restore scenarios. Hands-on lab practice with replication jobs and failback procedures helps most.
How long should I study for VMCE2021?
Most candidates spend three to four weeks preparing after completing the required training course. If you are new to Veeam, budget additional time for the three-day official training plus two to three weeks of focused exam prep.
Where do I take the VMCE2021 exam and what do I need to bring?
You sit the exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Centre with identity verification. Bring a valid government-issued ID. The exam is proctored and you cannot bring study materials or electronics into the testing room.
Can I retake VMCE2021 if I fail the first time?
Yes, you can retake the exam. Veeam and Pearson VUE allow retakes but there may be waiting periods between attempts. Check with Pearson VUE for specific retake policies and any associated fees.
How long is the VMCE2021 certification valid for?
Veeam does not publish an expiration date for VMCE2021 certifications on their official pages, so the validity period is not confirmed. Contact VEEAM directly for current policies on certification renewal or expiration.
What jobs can I apply for with VMCE2021?
VMCE2021 is designed for backup virtualization administrators, network systems engineers and solutions architects. The certification shows employers you can design and manage backup, replication and disaster recovery solutions in production Veeam environments.
How does VMCE2021 relate to other Veeam certifications?
VMCE2021 is the core engineer-level certification for Veeam Availability Suite v11. The Veeam Certified Architect certification is a higher level role focused on enterprise architecture and design, while the sales certifications like VMSP target partners. VMCE2021 is the foundation technical credential.
