Yes. NewPassLeader offers a free PDF demo of the VCP550 practice questions so you can check the quality, the format, and the difficulty level before you spend anything. After you purchase, you also receive 365 days of free updates, and if the product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

The VCP550 exam contains 135 questions and gives you 120 minutes to complete them. That works out to a brisk pace, so you cannot afford to stall on a single tricky item — flag it, move on, and circle back if time allows. Before exam day, run at least two timed mock sessions with the NewPassLeader desktop or online test engine; practicing against a real clock turns the official time limit into a comfortable rhythm instead of a source of panic.

The VCP550 exam (full name: VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 Exam) is a VMware certification exam that leads to the VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV) credential, positioned at the Professional level. It validates the skills VMware expects from professionals working with its technologies, and passing it is the key step toward getting certified. It also sits within a broader certification path that includes VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX).

The VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 exam is organized into 7 domains. The main areas include Establish and Maintain Service Levels (16%), Monitor a vSphere Implementation (11%), and Configure and Administer vSphere Networking (12%). Scroll up to the exam syllabus section on this page for the complete topic-by-topic outline.

Complete an official VMware authorized training course (e.g., vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.5]); recommended 6+ months hands-on vSphere experience

Eligibility requirements can change, so before you register, confirm the latest criteria on the official VMware exam page.

To pass the VCP550 exam you need a score of 300 (scale 100–500), and the official registration fee is $250 USD (varies by region). Keep in mind that a failed attempt comes at full price: retaking the exam means paying the entire fee again. A smart way to protect that investment is to self-test first — work through the 267 practice questions at NewPassLeader until your timed scores sit comfortably above the passing line before you book a seat.

VMware recommends the following training resources for the VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5:

• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.5]

Official courses build the theory; pair them with the 267 practice questions from NewPassLeader to turn that knowledge into exam-ready speed and accuracy.

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You can register for the VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 through the official channels below:

• Pearson VUE Registration
• VMware Certification Portal

The VCP550 exam is delivered Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; retired exam no longer available for new registration, so choose the option that best fits your schedule when you book.