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EXIN CDCS Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EXIN |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS) |
| Exam Number: | CDCS |
| Passing Score: | 75% (45 out of 60) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Related Certifications: | EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE) EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, German, Spanish, Chinese |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Closed-book exam, Multiple Choice Questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | USD 320 - 450 (varies by region) |
| Recommended Training: | EPI Official CDCS Training Course EXIN Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | EXIN Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) certification; recommended 2–3 years of relevant work experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.exin.com/technologies-software/exin-epi-data-centre-management/certified-data-centre-specialist/ |
EXIN CDCS Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Data Centre Life Cycle and Standards | 30% | - Compliance and regulatory requirements - Life cycle stages: planning, design, implementation, operation, decommissioning - Industry standards and best practices |
| Designing and Implementing a Data Centre | 40% | - Redundancy, availability and tier classification - Scalability and future-proofing design - Site selection and facility layout - Infrastructure design: power, cooling, cabling |
| Data Centre Environmental Considerations and Efficiency | 30% | - Cooling systems and thermal management - Environmental monitoring and control - Sustainable and green data centre practices - Energy efficiency and power usage effectiveness (PUE) |
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Must hold EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) certification; recommended 2–3 years of relevant work experience Eligibility rules change over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official CDCS exam page) before registering.
The EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist blueprint spans 3 domains — including Designing and Implementing a Data Centre (40%), Data Centre Life Cycle and Standards (30%), Data Centre Environmental Considerations and Efficiency (30%). The complete outline above lists every subtopic; budget your time by weight.
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EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist Sample Questions:
When designing a data center network, your company wants to minimize the number of network cables to install. What type of physical cabling layout would be the best choice?
- A. End of Row (EoR) design
- B. Star network design using coaxial cables
- C. Top of Rack (ToR) design
- D. It does not matter as the number of switches is not influenced by the physical cabling layout
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A data center scores Rated-3 in mechanical, Rated-4 in electrical, and Rated-2 in architectural.
What is the overall Rating of this data center when the Rating is based on the ANSI/TIA-942?
- A. Rated-4 since electrical is more important than mechanical and architectural
- B. Rated-4 since that is the highest rating received
- C. Rated-2 since that is the lowest rating received
- D. Depends on the Rating scored in telecommunications
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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What indicates the overcurrent of a fuse or breaker?
- A. The current at which the device will trip
- B. The maximum inrush current an overcurrent protection device can handle within a defined period of time
- C. The maximum electrical current which can flow in a particular electrical system under short-circuit conditions; it is determined by the voltage and impedance of the supply system
- D. The current that a fuse or breaker is able to interrupt without being destroyed or causing an electrically damaging arc
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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The location of a data center is just above the Arctic Circle (North Pole). The outside air temperature is never above 21°C/70°F.
Taking energy efficiency as the highest priority, which cooling system should you recommend?
- A. Waterside economizer
- B. Airside economizer
- C. Standard air conditioning units, as spares might not be readily available
- D. Any cooling system can be efficient because the outside air temperature will not influence the temperature of the air intake of the ICT equipment
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What is needed to determine the Relative Humidity (RH)?
- A. Wet bulb temperature, local atmospheric pressure, and calculator
- B. Dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, and psychrometric chart
- C. Dry bulb temperature, airflow, and conversion table
- D. Cold surface with dew collection counter
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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