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EMC DES-3611 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection Exam |
| Exam Number: | DES-3611 |
| Related Certifications: | DCS-TA Data Protection Version 1.0 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $230 USD |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65 |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Recommended Training: | Data Domain Fundamentals NetWorker Fundamentals IDPA Fundamentals |
| Exam Registration: | Register at Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Associate - Data Protection and Management Version 1.0 or 2.0, or Associate - Backup Recovery certification; 2–3 years of data protection design experience recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dell.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/DES-3611_Specialist-Technology_Architect_Data_Protection_Exam.pdf |
EMC DES-3611 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| IDPA Solutions Design | 12% | - Deployment and operational considerations - Architecture and integration planning - Sizing and scalability |
| Data Protection Product Features and Architecture | 31% | - Dell EMC Data Domain architecture and features - Integrated Data Protection Appliance (IDPA) components - Dell EMC NetWorker architecture and features - Data Protection Suite for Applications (DPS) overview - Cloud and Isolated Recovery Solutions - Dell EMC RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for VMs architecture |
| Data Protection Suite for Applications Design | 6% | - Solution integration planning - Application-specific backup design |
| RecoverPoint Solutions Design | 17% | - Replication concepts and planning - Design best practices - Capacity and performance sizing |
| NetWorker Solutions Design | 8% | - Design best practices - Architecture and component planning - Capacity and performance tuning |
| Cloud and Isolated Recovery Solutions | 11% | - Cloud tiering and long-term retention - Security and compliance design - Air-gapped recovery architecture |
| Data Domain Solutions Design | 15% | - Integration with backup applications - Replication and retention policies - Sizing and capacity planning |
Common Questions About the EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection Exam
The EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection exam is the official Dell EMC test registered under exam code DES-3611. Passing it earns you the Dell EMC Certified Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection certification, a credential at the Specialist level. It is also linked to the related certification: DCS-TA Data Protection Version 1.0. Dell EMC exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection exam includes 65 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection exam you need 60%, and the official registration fee is $230 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full $230 USD again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
Associate - Data Protection and Management Version 1.0 or 2.0, or Associate - Backup Recovery certification; 2–3 years of data protection design experience recommended
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored.
Dell EMC points candidates toward the following training options for EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 65 practice questions in the ActualCollection DES-3611 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
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The official EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection syllabus is organized into 7 domains. Key areas include NetWorker Solutions Design (8%), Data Domain Solutions Design (15%), and Data Protection Product Features and Architecture (31%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Data Protection Sample Questions:
In the Dell EMC Data Protection Suite for Applications, what is a key benefit of Storage Direct Backup?
- A. Backup does not require a Data Domain
- B. Support for a wide range of third-party storage arrays
- C. 10x faster backup
- D. 10x faster recovery
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A company's environment consists of two data centers with a single Dell EMC XtremIO array. The company has indicated that they need the ability to provide disaster recovery protection. Which RecoverPoint license will provide this capability while minimizing cost?
- A. ReocverPoint/CL on the Production cluster only
- B. RecoverPoint/SE on both clusters
- C. RecoverPoint/CL on both clusters
- D. RecoverPoint/SE on the Production cluster only
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which Dell EMC Data Protection Suite for Applications technology enables the Hypervisor Direct backup to Data Domain?
- A. ProtectPoint and Client Direct
- B. ProtectPoint and vRPA
- C. vRPA and VMware ESXi
- D. VMware ESX and Avamar
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
In order to use Dell EMC Data Domain with Data Protection Suite for Applications Storage Direct Backup, which service is required?
- A. Retention Lock Service
- B. Network File System Service
- C. Block Storage Service
- D. Boost File System Service
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
A company's environment consists of two Dell EMC Unity arrays and two XtremIO arrays connected to a VPLEX Local. They have a requirement that will provide synchronous local protection for several key applications.
How many RecoverPoint clusters and which license type are required to meet this requirement?
- A. Two clusters with one RecoverPoint/SE license each
- B. One cluster with five RecoverPoint/EX licenses
- C. One cluster with four RecoverPoint/EX licenses
- D. One cluster with one RecoverPoint/EX license
Correct Answer: D 🗳️






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