VCAP5-DCD Exam Experience and Prep Tips
As soon as I passed the VCAP5-DCA I scheduled the VCAP5-DCD exam. I scheduled the DCD exam for 30 days after the VCAP5-DCA exam. The registration process for the DCD exam is identical to the DCA exam. You need pre-approval from VMware and a registration code in order to register for the exam on the Pearson-Vue site. The exam is given at the "Pearson Professional" center which could impact exam scheduling. There are only a few Pearson Professional exam centers in each region, and they are quite busy with non-IT exams. I went into the exam without an expectation of passing. I was hoping for a passing score, but honestly I got burned by the DCA so bad I didn't expect to pass this. About half way through the exam I was feeling better, but I was still surprised with I clicked finish and got my score and passed. Unlike the DCA you get your score immediately when you finish the exam. Just like the DCA exam time management plays a big role in the DCD exam. This exam has mul...