VCP-CMA exam at a glance
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VCP-CMA key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | VMware by Broadcom (delivered via Pearson VUE) |
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| Official website | broadcom.com ↗ |
| Mode | The VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA) — a professional-level certification validating the ability to install, configure, manage and optimise a VMware Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) environment. The current exam code is 2V0-31.23. |
| Frequency | Offered year-round by appointment at Pearson VUE, online-proctored or at a test centre. |
| Scoring & marking | The exam (2V0-31.23) has around 60 questions in about 130 minutes, scored on a scale of 100 to 500 with a passing score of 300. |
| Score validity | The certification is valid for 3 years (under Broadcom’s 2024 policy); renewal requires passing a current exam. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for VCP-CMA?
No mandatory training-course prerequisite (removed under Broadcom’s 2024 policy); Aria Automation training and hands-on experience are recommended.
Last verified July 2026 against VMware by Broadcom — Certification. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
VCP-CMA section breakdown
The VCP-CMA mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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VCP-CMA (60 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: VCP-CMA has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: VCP-CMA (pass 700/1000).
How VCP-CMA is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
VCP-CMA time strategy
With 60 questions in 130 minutes, you have about 130 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- VCP-CMA (60 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
VCP-CMA topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of VCP-CMA, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
VCP-CMA (60 Q)
- VMware — Storage · 8
- VCP-CMA — Cloud templates · 5
- VMware — Networking · 5
- VCP-CMA — Catalog and Service Broker · 4
- VMware — ESXi · 4
- VCP-CMA — Infrastructure · 3
- VCP-CMA — Tagging and constraints · 3
- VCP-CMA — Extensibility (subscriptions) · 3
VCP-CMA difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
VCP-CMA · ~70 Q in 130m. Aria Automation/Operations, blueprints & cloud templates, governance, lifecycle, orchestration & monitoring. · Official language: English.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for VCP-CMA
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- Detailed analytics
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- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what VCP-CMA really tests
The VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA), from VMware by Broadcom, validates installing, configuring, managing and optimising a VMware Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) environment. The current exam (2V0-31.23) has around 60 questions in about 130 minutes, scored on a 100–500 scale with a passing score of 300, delivered via Pearson VUE. A qualifying training course is no longer mandatory (recommended), and the certification is valid for 3 years.
Preparation tips
- Get hands-on with VMware Aria Automation.
- Training is recommended but no longer mandatory.
- Aim for 300 on the 100–500 scale.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Reading 300 as a percentage — it is a scaled score on 100–500.
- Assuming the certification never expires — it is now 3 years.
VCP-CMA study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Install and configure
- Cloud templates
- Blueprints and catalog
- Cloud accounts and policies
- Automation and orchestration
- Troubleshooting
- 2V0-31.23 practice
- Hands-on labs
- Aim for 300 on 100-500
Where VCP-CMA can take you
A strong VCP-CMA result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Cloud management professional
- Cloud automation roles
Best books & official prep for VCP-CMA
- VCP-CMA exam guide — VMware by Broadcom
- Aria Automation practice — Various
Official practice: Study the VCP-CMA objectives on VMware Aria Automation with hands-on practice; the pass mark is 300 on the 100–500 scale.
Previous-year papers: VMware publishes the exam guide; providers supply practice questions.
Sample VCP-CMA practice questions
5 questions taken from the VCP-CMA mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. An ABX action must call an internal IPAM API that is only reachable from the datacenter. Which FaaS provider should the action use?
- AWS Lambda in the closest public region
- Azure Functions in a consumption plan
- Auto-select based on cloud zone placement
- On Prem (the Aria Automation appliance)
Show answer
Answer: D — On Prem (the Aria Automation appliance)
The On Prem provider executes ABX actions locally, giving reach into internal networks without public cloud connectivity.
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Q2. Which Aria Automation service, formerly Code Stream, models CI/CD release pipelines?
- Aria Automation Pipelines
- Aria Automation Orchestrator
- Aria Automation Config
- Aria Operations for Logs
Show answer
Answer: A — Aria Automation Pipelines
Pipelines (Code Stream) automates release stages and tasks; Config (formerly SaltStack Config) handles configuration management.
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Q3. Which constraint tag excludes any cloud zone tagged "pci:yes"?
- -pci:yes
- !pci:yes
- pci:no:hard
- not(pci:yes)
Show answer
Answer: B — !pci:yes
Prefixing a constraint tag with "!" requires the absence of that tag on candidate resources.
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Q4. Which language are Orchestrator scriptable tasks written in by default?
- Groovy
- Ruby
- JavaScript
- Perl
Show answer
Answer: C — JavaScript
Orchestrator workflows use JavaScript scriptable tasks (Rhino engine); newer versions also support Python, Node.js and PowerShell via polyglot.
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Q5. Which Aria Automation construct ties users and groups to the cloud zones they may deploy into, with per-zone priority and instance limits?
- Cloud template
- Content source
- Lease policy
- Project
Show answer
Answer: D — Project
Projects define membership (administrators, members, viewers), the cloud zones available with priority and limits, and custom properties/naming.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the VCP-CMA exam pattern?
- VMware Certified Professional — Cloud Management & Automation (Aria) contains 60 questions across 1 section: VCP-CMA (60 Q). Total duration is 130 minutes (about 130 seconds per question).
- Does VCP-CMA have negative marking?
- No — VCP-CMA has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is VCP-CMA scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. VCP-CMA (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise VCP-CMA online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length VCP-CMA mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of VCP-CMA?
- VCP-CMA is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. VCP-CMA · ~70 Q in 130m. Aria Automation/Operations, blueprints & cloud templates, governance, lifecycle, orchestration & monitoring. · Official language: English.
- How long is the VCP-CMA exam?
- VCP-CMA runs for 130 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in VCP-CMA?
- VCP-CMA is split into: VCP-CMA (60 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. VCP-CMA · ~70 Q in 130m. Aria Automation/Operations, blueprints & cloud templates, governance, lifecycle, orchestration & monitoring. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during VCP-CMA?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the VCP-CMA test adaptive?
- No — VCP-CMA is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many VCP-CMA mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct VCP-CMA variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 3000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free VCP-CMA test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge VCP-CMA test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are VCP-CMA previous year question–style papers included?
- Every VCP-CMA mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 60-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free VCP-CMA mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's VCP-CMA mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the VCP-CMA mock test on mobile?
- Yes. VCP-CMA mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the VCP-CMA syllabus?
- The VCP-CMA syllabus maps to its 1 section: VCP-CMA (60 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for VCP-CMA?
- No mandatory training-course prerequisite (removed under Broadcom’s 2024 policy); Aria Automation training and hands-on experience are recommended. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic VCP-CMA practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the VCP-CMA exam and how should I prepare?
- Official VCP-CMA exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free VCP-CMA mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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