Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User FAQ
What is Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam?
Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam is the final step toward completion of the Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User certification. This advanced certification exam evaluates a candidate’s knowledge and skills in more advanced searching and reporting commands, advanced use cases of knowledge objects, and best practices for building dashboards and forms.
Do we have to pass any exam before applying for exam?
Before applying for the Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam, candidates are required to pass Splunk Core Certified Power User.
How many questions will be there on the exam?
There will be a total of 68 questions in the exam.
What is the prerequisite knowledge recommended for candidates for the Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User exam?
Candidates for this exam are recommended to complete the lecture, hands-on labs, and quizzes that are part of the Fundamentals 3 Course, Creating Dashboards with Splunk Course, Advanced Searching and Reporting Course. This certification exam demonstrates an individual’s ability to generate complex searches, reports, and dashboards with Splunk’s core software to get the most out of their data.
What is the cost of the exam?
The exam will cost you $125 USD with additional taxes.
What is the total time duration for the exam?
Total seat time for the exam is 60 minutes out of which 3 minutes will be given for reviewing the exam agreement and 57 minutes to complete the exam.
What are digital badges?
A digital badge refers to a credential or accomplishment that can be shared across the web. Digital badges contain metadata that allows a third party to verify your accomplishments including the criteria required to earn the badge and the period for which a badge is valid.
What is the exam retake process?
If you are not able to pass the exam in the first attempt Splunk offers you to take the exam again. You must wait 7 days to retake the exam. You will not be permitted to retake any exam they have previously passed, unless directly related to a recertification requirement approved by Splunk. The re-take can be taken by paying a fee of $125 USD.
What is the exam cancellation policy?
To change or cancel an existing appointment less than 48 hours in advance, please contact Pearson VUE Customer Support. All other appointment changes can be made via your Pearson VUE account.
How to schedule the examination?
The Splunk Core Certified User exam can be prepared by following the steps-
- First-time registrants need to connect their Splunk account to the Pearson VUE platform.
- Next, you will have to submit complete, accurate contact information to testing partner Pearson VUE.
- Then you need to wait for the Authorization to Test email from Pearson View for two days from your form submission.
- Subsequently, create an account with Pearson VUE.
- Now you need to schedule an exam appointment. Your Pearson VUE Home screen provides a full list of exams for which you are eligible. Click through the verification screens and proceed to Schedule this Exam, followed by Proceed to Scheduling.
- Further, you need to verify exam appointment details and confirm contact information. Agree to policies (please read carefully). Enter payment information (or Voucher code, if applicable). Submit Order.
- Lastly, you will receive a registration confirmation email from Pearson VUE.
