FAQs: About the Tests

NS0-172 FlexPod Sales

The score report provides feedback on how you scored in each content area.

This information may vary from one exam to another; therefore, this information is provided during the purchasing process. Each online exam is valid for one attempt.

The exam is valid for one attempt.

This information may vary from one exam to another; therefore, this information is provided during the purchasing process.

Yes, the tests are scored. A score report will appear at the end of the test each time you take it.

Once you purchase your online exam, you must complete it within seven (7) days. If you do not complete the exam within the approved window, it will expire and you will not be refunded the cost of the exam. Once the test is started, you will have a defined period of time to answer the questions on the test. Exams may have different time limits; therefore, this information is provided to you during the purchasing process.

Since the self administered tests are taken online instead of in a Pearson VUE Test Center, extra time is not needed. You can stop the exam at anytime during the exam session by closing your browser. This will stop the clock and you can resume the exam when you are ready as long as it is within the timeframe allotted and the exam time has not completed.

You should use the same web account for exams taken online and exams taken at Pearson VUE Test Centers.

NS0-172 FlexPod Sales is the only NetApp non-proctored online exam.

If you already have a Pearson VUE web account for the NetApp program please use that one.

If you do not have a Pearson VUE web account, we recommend you create a profile at least 2 days prior to when you would like to take your online exam. Creating your account in advance of taking the exam will help reduce delays.

The purchase process is easy. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the Sign in link under "Related Links" at the top of the page.
2. On the sign-in page:
   • IF you have never tested with Pearson VUE, click on "Create a Web Account"
   • IF you have tested with Pearson VUE before, enter your username and password.
   • IF you can't remember your username or password, you can reset it by clicking on the appropriate "I forgot my _________" link.
3. Select your exam.
4. Submit your payment.
5. A "Begin exam" button will then be displayed. Click on the button to start the exam.

Pearson VUE accepts credit cards and vouchers.

Yes. You can cancel the exam and receive a refund as long as (a) you have not started it and (b) the delivery period has not expired. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the Sign in link under "Related Links" at the top of the page.
2. Click on the exam in “open exams"
3. Click on “cancel exam”

After you have purchased your online exam, you will be presented with a "Begin exam" button. Once you press the button, your exam session will start.

Yes. The exam clock will stop by closing the web browser. You can resume your exam as long as it is within the delivery period and the exam time has not expired.

To resume the exam, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Sign in link under "Related Links" at the top of the page.
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Select the exam under “Open Online Exams.”
4. Select the “Resume Exam” button

Follow these steps:

1. Click on the Sign In link under "Related Links" at the top of the page.
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Under the "My Account" heading, click on View Score Reports
4. All of your completed exams will be listed. Click View after the exam you would like to examine.

If the FAQs have not addressed your question, please contact customer service.