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CA CAT-120 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CA Technologies (Broadcom) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CA Application Performance Management Administrator Exam |
| Exam Number: | CAT-120 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Price: | Not officially published; typically ~$150–$200 USD |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Not specified |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-answer, Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Recommended Training: | CA APM 10.7 Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Broadcom Education Portal |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended 6+ months of hands-on experience with CA APM 10.7; no mandatory prerequisite exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://support.broadcom.com/ |
CA CAT-120 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Troubleshooting & Diagnostics | 15% | - Resolving agent/connectivity issues - Log analysis and diagnostic tools - Common performance problem resolution - Analyzing metrics and transaction traces |
| Topic 2: CA APM Architecture & Concepts | 20% | - Overview of CA APM solution - Components: Enterprise Manager, Collector, Agent, Workstation - Introscope framework and metrics model |
| Topic 3: Administration & Maintenance | 15% | - User roles, permissions, and security - Data retention, purging, and backup - Dashboard and report creation - Performance tuning and optimization |
| Topic 4: Installation & Configuration | 25% | - Deploying and configuring Agents - Installing and upgrading Enterprise Manager - Configuring collectors and clusters - System requirements and preparation |
| Topic 5: Monitoring & Instrumentation | 25% | - Defining applications, tiers, and backends - Agent instrumentation and metric sets - Transaction tracing and boundary blame - Setting alerts, thresholds, and notifications |
Frequently Asked Questions: CA Application Performance Management Administrator
CA Application Performance Management Administrator is an official CA Technologies (Broadcom) certification exam, registered under the code CAT-120. Passing it awards the CA Application Performance Management (CA APM) 10.7 Administrator certification, a credential at the Intermediate level. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The CA Application Performance Management Administrator exam presents 40 questions within 90 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing CA Application Performance Management Administrator takes 70%, and official registration costs Not officially published; typically ~$150–$200 USD. Retakes bill the full Not officially published; typically ~$150–$200 USD again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
Recommended 6+ months of hands-on experience with CA APM 10.7; no mandatory prerequisite exam
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
CA Application Performance Management Administrator registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Online proctored or onsite testing via Pearson VUE.
Yes, CA Technologies (Broadcom) recommends the following training for CA Application Performance Management Administrator candidates.
Complement any training with the 40 practice questions in the ActualPDF CAT-120 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the CA Application Performance Management Administrator questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the CA Application Performance Management Administrator exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.
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CA Application Performance Management Administrator is organized into 5 official domains. The most heavily weighted are CA APM Architecture & Concepts (20%), Administration & Maintenance (15%), and Monitoring & Instrumentation (25%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
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