VCS-278
Administration of Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2 practice test
517 Veritas VCS-278 practice questions with explanations, in study, timed and flashcard modes. 20 samples are free.
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- 517
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- 20
- Versions
- 3
- Updated
- Jan 2026
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At a glance
VCS-278, by the numbers.
Official specifications published by Veritas.
- Duration
- 105 min
- Passing score
- 65%
- Exam fee
- $225
- Valid for
- 3 years
- In the bank
- v1 (82), VCS-272 (90), VCS-278 (345)

Exam guide
Everything about VCS-278.
VCS-278 · Veritas · v8.1.2
Exam information
Official specifications published by Veritas, plus what is in our question bank.
- Duration
- 105 min
- Passing score
- 65%
- Level
- Specialist
- Question types
- Multiple choice single answer, Multiple choice multiple answers
What VCS-278 covers
7 weighted domains. Open a domain for its topics, and a topic for its objectives. Practice questions are tagged to these.
How do I earn this certification?
Passing VCS-278 earns the Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) - NetBackup 8.1.2 in the Data Protection track.
- No formal prerequisitesoptional
How to study for this exam?
Use the VCS-278 practice test alongside the official material below.
What's changed on this exam?
Status and coverage changes that affect what you should study.
- Current status
- LIKELY_REPLACED→ VCS-284
- Last content update
- Aug 1, 2018
Who should take this exam?
VCS-278 is typically taken by Backup Administrators, System Administrators and Storage Administrators, among 3 other roles. Experience level: intermediate.
Three ways to practise
Study mode
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A shuffled deck with a countdown that mirrors the real exam. Your score is saved to your attempt history.
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Question on the front, answer on the back. Good for the last week before the exam.
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