NCP-OUSD
1Composition
23%
2Content Aggregation
10%
3Customizing USD
6%
4Data Exchange
15%
5Data Modeling
13%
6Debugging and Troubleshooting
11%
7Pipeline Development
14%
8Visualization
8%
Exam guide · NCP-OUSD
NVIDIA OpenUSD Development – Professional exam guide
The NCP-OUSD 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 OpenUSD Development – Professional (NCP-OUSD)
- 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 with OpenUSD and Python or C++
- Level
- Professional
- Role
- 3D Pipeline Developer
- Exam code
- NCP-OUSD
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How many questions are on the NVIDIA OpenUSD Development – Professional exam?
The NCP-OUSD exam has 60–70 questions, and you get 120 minutes.
What is the passing score for NVIDIA OpenUSD Development – Professional?
NVIDIA doesn’t publish a passing score for NCP-OUSD. NVIDIA gives results as pass or fail, with no score.
How much does the NVIDIA OpenUSD Development – 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-OUSD 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 OpenUSD Development – Professional?
NVIDIA recommends 2–3 years with OpenUSD and Python or C++. It isn’t required to sit the exam.
How should I study for NVIDIA OpenUSD Development – Professional?
Weight your time like the exam: Composition carries the most (23%). 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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