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EXIN CDCS Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EXIN / EPI |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS) |
| Exam Number: | CDCS |
| Related Certifications: | EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Varies by certification policy (often 3 years or renewal-based depending on region/provider) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 75% |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region (not fixed, typically set by EXIN training/exam provider) |
| Available Languages: | English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese |
| Recommended Training: | EPI CDCS Training Program (official training partners) |
| Exam Registration: | EXIN Official Certification Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based / proctored online or test centre exam (depending on provider) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended experience in data centre or IT infrastructure operations |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.exin.com/technologies-software/exin-epi-data-centre-management/certified-data-centre-specialist |
EXIN CDCS Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Data Centre Life Cycle and Standards | - Compliance and operational governance - Industry standards (ISO, ITIL, TIA-942 concepts) - Data centre lifecycle management |
| Data Centre Environmental Considerations and Efficiency | - Airflow management and thermal design - Power and cooling fundamentals - Energy efficiency metrics (e.g., PUE, DCiE) |
| Designing and Implementing a Data Centre | - Physical infrastructure layout - Capacity planning and scalability - Hardware and system selection |
CDCS FAQ: Read Before You Register
The EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist blueprint divides into 3 domains — including Data Centre Environmental Considerations and Efficiency, Designing and Implementing a Data Centre, Data Centre Life Cycle and Standards. Those weights tell you where the points live; plan revision time in the same proportions. The full subtopic list appears above.
No formal prerequisites; recommended experience in data centre or IT infrastructure operations Eligibility rules change occasionally, so confirm them on the official page (official CDCS exam page) before booking.
Yes — the free EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist demo at LatestCram shows real questions and answers before you pay. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates, renewable later at 50% off.
The official format: 90 minutes, 60 questions. That ratio is the real challenge, so practice pacing — time-box each question, mark the stubborn ones, and run full simulations in the LatestCram PC test engine until the clock stops being scary.
Yes:
Classroom learning ends where self-testing begins — after any course, work through the 122 practice questions for the EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist to find weak spots before the exam does.
The EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist is EXIN's official exam for the EXIN EPI Data Centre Management credential (Specialist / Advanced level). In the job market it works as portable proof of skill — more interviews, better offers. It pairs naturally with EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE).
Two promises. Delivery: payment triggers an automatic email within a minute — instant download, unlimited devices, 24/7 help if nothing arrives within 2 hours. Refund: take the corresponding CDCS exam within 60 days of purchase, and if you fail, send a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam for a full refund, processed within 7 days. Excluded: exams within 3 days of purchase, candidate names that don't match the payer, and free or expired products. Prefer a swap? Exchange for two equal-value products free.
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The EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist is delivered Computer-based / proctored online or test centre exam (depending on provider) — choose whichever suits you when booking.
Varies by region (not fixed, typically set by EXIN training/exam provider) per attempt; 75% to pass. Since a retake bills the full fee again, rehearse with the 122 practice questions from LatestCram until your mock scores clear the bar with room to spare.
EXIN EPI Certified Data Centre Specialist Sample Questions:
A computer room with a raised floor has been designed with racks in a hot/cold aisle setup.
What should you recommend for the placement of down-flow air conditioners?
- A. Air conditioners should always be placed at both sides of each row of racks
- B. Air conditioners perpendicular to (at the end of the row of) the Hot-Aisle
- C. Air conditioners perpendicular to (at the end of the row of) the Cold-Aisle
- D. Air conditioner placement has no influence on cooling effectiveness and efficiency. Hence, they can be placed at any convenient location.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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In which stage of the data center life cycle does commissioning take place?
- A. Implement
- B. Retire
- C. Operate/optimize
- D. Design
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Do you need to consider blast protection when designing a data center?
- A. No, there is no reason for implementing blast protection as nobody can predict the impact of a bomb explosion.
- B. Yes, blast protection is a requirement of ANSI/TIA-942.
- C. No, blast protection is not a requirement of ANSI/TIA-942.
- D. Yes, if the data center is a potential target or the building is located within the vicinity of (close by) a potential target.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What is a potential disadvantage of using water mist as a fire extinguishing system?
- A. It will rapidly increase the humidity level in the data center, which can cause a potential risk for the operation of the equipment
- B. It has droplets that are too small (100-120 microns) so it can only be used for small fires
- C. It only uses 10% of the water normally used in a water-based fire suppression, which might not be enough to suppress the fire
- D. It extracts oxygen from the air creating a potential risk for humans inside the computer room
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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An air-conditioner unit needs to be selected. Two types are available:
Unit-A has a Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) of 0.7.
Unit-B has a Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) of 0.9.
From an efficiency point of view, which one should be selected?
- A. Not relevant, as Sensible Heat Ratio is only specified for air-conditioner equipment to indicate the ratio between intake temperature and exhaust temperature.
- B. Unit B
- C. Unit A
- D. It does not matter, as the Sensible Heat Ratio has nothing to do with efficiency.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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