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Scoring Guide
VMware Certified Distinguished ExpertPassing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the VCDX exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
Panel Evaluation
You need to score at least Panel Evaluation to pass
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the VMware Certified Distinguished Expert exam format
Passing Score
Panel Evaluation
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
Design Defense + Panel Interview
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
480 min
To complete the exam
Domains
4
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 4 domains
Domain 1Design Documentation Submission
30%
~20 questions
Domain 2Design Defense Presentation
35%
~23 questions
Domain 3Panel Technical Interview
25%
~16 questions
Domain 4Architecture and Design Methodology
10%
~7 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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