EMC E20-329

Preparing for the EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design exam while juggling a full-time job is not easy, and most candidates simply do not have months to spare. Dumpkiller built its E20-329 practice questions for exactly that situation — 326 focused questions that make every study hour in 2026 count.

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EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design: Common Questions From Candidates

What is the EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design certification exam?

The EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design exam (code: E20-329) is the official EMC exam that leads to the Dell EMC Certified Specialist - Technology Architect, Backup Recovery Solutions (DECS-TA) certification. It sits at the Specialist level of the EMC certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as Dell EMC Technology Architect, Data Protection Solutions Architect. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by EMC itself, which is why the E20-329 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the E20-329 exam, and how long does it take?

The EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design exam gives you 120 minutes to work through 60-70. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.

What score do I need to pass the E20-329 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design exam is 60%, and the official registration fee is $200 - $230 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 60%.

Are there any prerequisites for the E20-329 exam?

According to EMC, the following applies: Recommended: Experience with Dell EMC data protection products, basic knowledge of backup/recovery concepts, completion of related training courses. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://education.emc.com/_content/_common/docs/exam_descriptions/e20_329_TA_Backup_and_Recovery_Solutions_Design_exam.pdf before you register.

How do I register for the E20-329 exam?

You can book your EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design exam through the official channels below:

• Pearson VUE Registration
• Dell EMC Education Services

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Online proctored or onsite testing center via Pearson VUE.

What official training does EMC recommend for the E20-329 exam?

EMC lists the following training options for EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design candidates:

• Backup Recovery Solutions Design Training

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 326 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Can I try the E20-329 practice questions before buying?

Yes. Dumpkiller offers a free E20-329 PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I do not pass the E20-329 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding E20-329 exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the E20-329 exam?

The official EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design syllabus is organized into 5 main domains. The first three are Data Domain Solutions Design (25%), Data Protection Advisor Solutions Design (20%), and Assessing the Environment (20%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

EMC Technology Architect Backup and Recovery Solutions Design Sample Questions:

Question #1

A customer has a multi-node EMC Avamar server with eight active storage nodes. They are currently at 85% GSAN capacity and receiving capacity warning messages. The customer would like to purchase four additional nodes for the system.
What is a best practice for adding capacity?

A. Acquire a new server with sufficient capacity
B. Migrate capacity to a different server if available
C. Add two nodes at a time to the existing server
D. Add one node at a time to the existing server

Question #2

A customer wants to know why their backup performance to the Avamar multinode f\grid has decreased. Initially they were seeing an ingestion rate of around 5 to 7 GB/hr/node. Recently they estimated that it has slowed to around 3 to 5 GB/hr/node.
What is a probable cause for the decrease in the average ingestion rate?

A. HFS check has not been completing successfully
B. Garbage collection is not running, causing stripes to fill and new stripes to be created
C. New stripes are no longer being created and steady-state has been achieved
D. A large number of backups have been expired, causing new stripes to be created

Question #3

Based on EMC best practices, when sizing a NetWorker storage node, how many CPU MHz are recommended for each MB/s of data backed up?

A. 24
B. 5
C. 12
D. 10

Question #4

A customer is currently running Data Protection Advisor. Over time, concerns have been expressed about performance degradation. After a complete review, you discovered that
performance was being impacted due to data gathered by Collectors being maintained with configuration data.
What is the most likely reason for keeping these two types of data separate?

A. Static nature and small size
B. Dynamic nature and small size
C. Static nature and large size
D. Dynamic nature and large size

Question #5

A customer has recently added a Celerra to their environment and has asked you to assess their current data protection methodology. They currently have an EMC NetWorker environment using an EMC Disk Library (EDL) as the primary backup location before they move the virtual tapes to physical tapes.
How over, the rate of change of the data on the Celerra is too high for their RPO using the EDL for single file recovery if their backups are performed only at the end of the business day. What would you incorporate to lessen the impact of their once-a-day backup schedule on the Celerra data with minimal impact to their backup administration processes?

A. Replicate the source data to a remote target using Replicator and use the target data as both file recovery and backup source
B. Create an internal SVTLU on the primary Data Mover and use NDMP2D to incrementally back up the file system more frequently than the once-a-day full backup
C. Configure a local tape device on the primary Data Mover and use NDMP incrementally back up the file system more frequently than the once-a-day full backup
D. Implement Snap Sure to make point-in-time copies of the file systems more frequently to recover individual files when requested ad perform full system backups at the end of the day

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