A certification does not hand anyone a job — but it proves ability in a form employers recognize. The 250-272 credential carries that proof, and ExamTorrent carries the preparation: 104 practice questions with verified answers.
Symantec 250-272 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Symantec (now Broadcom) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 |
| Exam Number: | 250-272 |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $150 - $225 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 800 (scale 100-900) |
| Related Certifications: | Symantec Certified Professional (SCP) NetBackup |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 - 104 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 - 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Administration of NetBackup 7.6.1 Official Course NetBackup 7.6.1 Administration Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Broadcom Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at authorized testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Basic knowledge of NetBackup administration, backup concepts, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and storage systems |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/training-certification |
Symantec 250-272 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Monitoring, Restore and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Status codes, logs and error resolution - Job monitoring and reporting - Restore operations and prioritization - Performance tuning and optimization - Disaster recovery procedures |
| Topic 2: Deduplication and Catalog Management | 15% | - Deduplication configuration and monitoring - NetBackup deduplication technology - NetBackup catalog backup and recovery |
| Topic 3: Storage and Media Management | 25% | - Image retention and expiration - Tape devices, libraries and drives - Disk storage units and storage servers - Volume pools, groups and media lifecycle |
| Topic 4: Installation and Configuration | 20% | - Host properties and global settings - NetBackup architecture and components - Installation and updates |
| Topic 5: Backup Policy Configuration | 25% | - Specialized backup solutions - Policy types and attributes - Scheduling and window configuration - Client selection and backup selections |
Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 Exam: Questions Candidates Actually Ask
Online proctored or onsite at authorized testing centers Register for the Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 exam through these official channels:
After booking, ExamTorrent delivers your practice questions within 1 minute — preparation starts the same day.
ExamTorrent issues a full refund if you take the Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass. The policy does not apply if the exam is taken within 3 days of purchase, if the exam was never actually taken, or to free materials or expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scan of your enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Alternatively, exchange for two free exam products of equal value and keep your original update service. Orders arrive by email within 1 minute — contact support if nothing arrives within 2 hours.
The Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 exam requires 800 (scale 100-900) to pass, and registration costs Approx. $150 - $225 USD. A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the ExamTorrent engines before booking is the cheaper option.
The official Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Storage and Media Management (25%), Deduplication and Catalog Management (15%), and Monitoring, Restore and Troubleshooting (15%). The full list is in the topics section above, and ExamTorrent's 104 practice questions cover each one.
The Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 exam contains 75 - 104 to complete within 120 minutes. Timed simulation in the ExamTorrent Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
Basic knowledge of NetBackup administration, backup concepts, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and storage systems Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Symantec exam page before scheduling.
Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. All 104 practice questions are identical across versions. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates, a 50% renewal discount afterward, and unlimited computer installations.
The 250-272 exam is a Symantec certification exam validating the Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Symantec Certified Professional (SCP) NetBackup. Earning it in 2026 demonstrates ability in a form employers recognize — and ExamTorrent prepares candidates with 104 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Symantec recommends these training resources for the Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 exam:
Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 104 practice questions from ExamTorrent help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.
Symantec Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.6.1 Sample Questions:
What happens if the Maximum data streams property is enabled for a particular client?
- A. NetBackup ignores Maximum jobs per client and uses either Maximum data streams or Limit jobs per policy, whichever is lowest
- B. NetBackup ignores Maximum indexing jobs per indexing server and uses Maximum jobs per client or the Limit jobs per policy, whichever is lowest
- C. NetBackup ignores Limit jobs per policy and uses either Maximum data streams or Maximum jobs per client, whichever is lowest
- D. NetBackup ignores Maximum jobs per client and uses either Limit jobs per policy or Maximum indexing jobs per indexing server, whichever is lowest
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which scenario accurately describes the creation of a full synthetic backup using tape?
- A. a disk storage unit must be used prior to copying the backup to tape
- B. a single drive can be used for both the read and write of the backup
- C. a separate read drive and write drive can be used on the same Media Server
- D. a read and write drive can be used on different Media Servers
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
An administrator runs the following command on the Master Server to test connectivity to a client:
bptestbpcd -client clientA
The administrator receives the following message:
<16> bptestbpcd main: Function ConnectToBPCD (clientA) failed: 25 cannot connect on socket
Which two reasons may cause the error message? (Select two.)
- A. the NetBackup processes on the client are stopped
- B. vnetd is stopped on the Master Server
- C. an incorrect entry for the client in the Master Server's hosts file
- D. an incorrect entry for the Master Server in the client's hosts file
- E. the Master Server is unknown to the client
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
An administrator is configuring a remote client over a high latency WAN network.
Which setting should be modified to improve the performance of the first backup using client deduplication?
- A. WAN Optimization on the Media Server
- B. WAN Resiliency on the client
- C. FP_CACHE_CLIENT_POLICY in pd.conf on the client
- D. Use Accelerator in the policy
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Auto Image Replication is being used to replicate New York backups to London. The New York backups have completed.
What is the next step?
- A. images are replicated to London using a storage lifecycle policy to a disk staging storage unit
- B. images are replicated to London using a storage lifecycle policy to an AdvancedDisk type storage unit
- C. images are replicated to London using a storage lifecycle policy to a Media Server Deduplication Pool
- D. images are replicated to London using a storage lifecycle policy to an NDMP storage unit
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Viewing page 1 out of 21 pages.
Viewing questions 1-5 out of 104 questions.
1328 Customer Reviews
