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    HomeCertificationsVMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security AdministratorExam Objectives
    Prasenjit Sarkar
    By Prasenjit Sarkar·Last verified: 2026-05-15
    VMware Exam BlueprintPROFESSIONAL

    VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator Exam Objectives

    VMWARE-31

    Master all 4 exam domains for the VMWARE-31 certification. Understanding the exam objectives and their weightings is crucial for focused, efficient preparation.

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    Exam Overview

    Total Domains4
    DifficultyPROFESSIONAL
    Questions70
    Passing Score300/500

    Exam Domains

    All Exam Objectives

    4 domains covering 100% of the exam

    1

    Private Cloud Security Architecture and Design

    25% of exam
    25%

    ~18 questions

    2

    VMware vDefend Implementation and Configuration

    30% of exam
    30%

    ~21 questions

    3

    Threat Detection and Response

    25% of exam
    25%

    ~18 questions

    4

    Compliance and Security Operations

    20% of exam
    20%

    ~14 questions

    Strategy

    Study Strategy by Domain Weight

    Prioritize your study time based on exam weightings

    Highest Priority

    VMware vDefend Implementation and Configuration

    30%

    Allocate approximately 24 hours of study time

    Private Cloud Security Architecture and Design

    25%

    Allocate approximately 20 hours of study time

    Threat Detection and Response

    25%

    Allocate approximately 20 hours of study time

    Compliance and Security Operations

    20%

    Allocate approximately 16 hours of study time

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