Elastic Certified Engineer Exam V8.1 Disclaimer and Preparation Details

In order to set realistic expectations, please note: These questions are NOT official questions that you will find on the official exam. However, they DO cover all the material outlined in the knowledge sections below. Many of the questions are based on fictitious scenarios that include questions posed within them.

The official knowledge requirements for the exam are reviewed regularly to ensure the content is up to date. Updates may occur without prior notification, and the content may change at any time.

The questions will be shuffled each time you take the test, so you will need to understand why an answer is correct, not just remember which answer was correct last time.

NOTE: This course should not be your only study material to prepare for the official exam. These practice tests are intended to supplement your study materials.

Based on the Elastic Certified Engineer Exam V8.1 Preparation Guide, here are the key details to focus on for effective exam preparation:

Exam Overview

Exam Name: Elastic Certified Engineer Exam V8.1

Exam Code: Elastic Certified Engineer Exam V8.1

Number of Questions: 70 questions

Passing Score: 70% (scaled score)

Duration: 2 hours

Delivery Method: Proctored exam through Pearson VUE

Target Audience

Candidates should have at least 6 months of hands-on experience with Elastic Stack (including Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Beats). Basic knowledge of configuring and maintaining the Elastic Stack components is essential.

Exam Sections

The exam will cover the following key areas:

Cluster Architecture and Management:

Design and deploy Elastic Stack clusters.

Configure clusters for optimal performance and fault tolerance.

Data Ingestion and Indexing:

Use Beats, Logstash, and other tools for data ingestion.

Manage index settings and mappings.

Querying and Analyzing Data:

Perform complex searches and aggregations.

Troubleshoot and optimize query performance.

Security and Monitoring:

Implement security features like role-based access control (RBAC).

Monitor and manage Elastic Stack performance using Kibana.

Backup, Restore, and Troubleshooting:

Backup and restore data.

Troubleshoot issues with cluster performance and data integrity.

Preparation Strategy

Hands-On Practice: Gain practical experience by setting up and working with Elastic Stack components (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats).

Study the Exam Objectives: Focus on the main topics listed in the exam guide, ensuring you understand each section thoroughly.

Practice Exams: Take practice tests to identify areas of weakness and familiarize yourself with the exam format.

Join Study Groups: Participate in study groups or online forums to discuss concepts and share resources.

Use Official Documentation: Study the official Elastic documentation to deepen your knowledge of each product in the Elastic Stack.

Important Note: These practice questions are designed to reinforce key concepts. They should be used alongside other study materials to prepare for the official exam. Comprehensive preparation is essential for success.