NCP-ADS
1Data Analysis
14%
2Data Manipulation and Software Literacy
19%
3Data Preparation
17%
4GPU and Cloud Computing
16%
5Machine Learning
15%
6MLOps
19%
Exam guide · NCP-ADS
NVIDIA Accelerated Data Science – Professional exam guide
The NCP-ADS exam has 60–70 questions and takes 120 minutes. NVIDIA doesn’t publish a passing score. It costs $200 (per attempt; taxes may apply in some countries). NVIDIA hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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NVIDIA Accelerated Data Science – Professional (NCP-ADS)
- Questions
- 60–70
- Time
- 120 min
- Passing score
- Not published by NVIDIA
- NVIDIA gives results as pass or fail, with no score
- NVIDIA’s certification FAQ
- Recommended experience
- 2–3 years in accelerated data science
- Level
- Professional
- Role
- Senior Data Scientist
- Exam code
- NCP-ADS
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How many questions are on the NVIDIA Accelerated Data Science – Professional exam?
The NCP-ADS exam has 60–70 questions, and you get 120 minutes.
What is the passing score for NVIDIA Accelerated Data Science – Professional?
NVIDIA doesn’t publish a passing score for NCP-ADS. NVIDIA gives results as pass or fail, with no score.
How much does the NVIDIA Accelerated Data Science – Professional exam cost?
$200 (per attempt; taxes may apply in some countries). Check NVIDIA’s site for the price in your country.
When does NCP-ADS retire?
NVIDIA hasn’t announced one yet. We check NVIDIA’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for NVIDIA Accelerated Data Science – Professional?
NVIDIA recommends 2–3 years in accelerated data science. It isn’t required to sit the exam.
How should I study for NVIDIA Accelerated Data Science – Professional?
Weight your time like the exam: Data Manipulation and Software Literacy and MLOps carry the most (19% each). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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