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Key Facts: Pure CRP Exam

60

Scored Questions

Pure Storage CRP

120 min

Exam Duration

Pure Storage CRP

$300

Exam Fee (USD)

Pure Storage CRP

3 years

Cert Validity

Pure Storage

ExamStudio

Test Delivery

Online proctored

DPP -> CRP

2026 Rebrand

Pure Storage

The Everpure Certified Cyber Resilience Professional (CRP) is the renamed Data Protection Professional (DPP) Pure Storage credential. The exam has 60 scored multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, costs $300 USD, and is delivered as an online proctored exam through ExamStudio. CRP validates skills across off-system protection (40%), local protection (32%), and tools and planning (28%) on FlashArray and FlashBlade. The credential is valid for 3 years.

Sample Pure CRP Practice Questions

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1Which Purity feature provides immutable, point-in-time snapshots that cannot be eradicated by an administrator, even one with full root credentials, without the involvement of Pure Support?
A.Protection Groups
B.SafeMode snapshots
C.ActiveCluster
D.CloudSnap
Explanation: SafeMode snapshots are immutable, ransomware-resilient point-in-time snapshots created by Purity. Once SafeMode is enabled, administrators cannot reduce the configured eradication delay or destroy snapshots before that timer expires without a multi-party authorization process that involves at least two named contacts from the customer and Pure Support.
2What is the default minimum eradication delay for snapshots and volumes on a FlashArray?
A.1 hour
B.24 hours
C.7 days
D.30 days
Explanation: FlashArray maintains a 24-hour eradication timer by default. Destroyed volumes, snapshots, and protection groups remain recoverable from the destroyed bin for 24 hours before they are permanently eradicated, giving operators a window to recover from accidental or malicious deletion.
3A customer wants the SafeMode eradication delay extended to 14 days. Who must be involved to make this change after SafeMode is enabled?
A.Any storage administrator with array_admin role
B.A single named storage administrator only
C.At least two named contacts from the customer working with Pure Support
D.The Pure1 cloud mediator
Explanation: Once SafeMode is in effect, changing the eradication delay (or any SafeMode setting that weakens protection) requires multi-party authorization. The customer must designate at least two named security contacts, who together with Pure Support verify the request before the change is applied. This prevents a single compromised admin from shortening the timer.
4What is the role of the mediator in a FlashArray ActiveCluster deployment?
A.Compresses replication traffic between arrays
B.Acts as a witness to prevent split-brain when arrays lose communication
C.Hosts the active copy of the volume during planned maintenance
D.Provides the primary management UI for both arrays
Explanation: ActiveCluster is active/active synchronous replication. The mediator (typically the Pure1 Cloud Mediator) acts as a witness so that exactly one array remains active for each pod when the inter-array link fails. Without a mediator, both sides could believe they are the surviving array and create split-brain.
5Which Purity replication technology provides continuous, near-zero RPO asynchronous replication using pods?
A.ActiveCluster
B.ActiveDR
C.CloudSnap
D.Snap-to-NFS
Explanation: ActiveDR is FlashArray's continuous asynchronous replication built on pods. It streams changes from a source pod to a target pod with a near-zero RPO, supports planned and unplanned failover (promote/demote), and does not require a mediator because the target is not actively serving I/O.
6An ActiveCluster deployment loses the inter-site network. Which array continues to serve I/O for a pod?
A.Both arrays continue to serve I/O until the link is restored
B.Neither array; both arrays pause I/O until the operator intervenes
C.The array that is preferred for the pod, as confirmed by the mediator
D.The array with the highest serial number
Explanation: When the inter-array link fails, ActiveCluster contacts the mediator. The pod's preferred array (or the array that wins the race to the mediator) keeps serving I/O while the other side pauses I/O for that pod, preventing split-brain. When connectivity returns, the previously paused side resynchronizes.
7On FlashArray, which object groups volumes together so that they share a snapshot schedule, retention policy, and replication target?
A.Host group
B.Volume group
C.Protection group (PGroup)
D.Pod
Explanation: A Protection Group (PGroup) is the consistency boundary for snapshots and replication on FlashArray. PGroup members can be volumes, hosts, or host groups. The PGroup defines the snapshot schedule, local retention, replication target(s), and target retention.
8When configuring a Protection Group schedule, what do the 'snapshot frequency' and 'replicate every' settings control?
A.Snapshot frequency creates local snapshots; replicate every controls how often a transferred snapshot is sent to the replication target
B.Both control how often local snapshots are created
C.Both control how often snapshots are sent to CloudSnap
D.Snapshot frequency controls how long snapshots are kept; replicate every controls retention on the target
Explanation: In a PGroup schedule, the snapshot frequency determines how often a local snapshot is taken, while the replication frequency determines how often a snapshot is transferred to the replication target. The two are independent so a customer can take frequent local snapshots and replicate less often.
9Which statement about Protection Group target retention is correct?
A.Target retention always equals source retention and cannot differ
B.Source and target retention are configured independently; the target can keep more or fewer snapshots than the source
C.Target retention is automatically twice the source retention
D.Only SafeMode-enabled arrays can have target retention
Explanation: Source and target retention are configured separately on a Protection Group. A common pattern is short retention on the production array (for fast restores) and longer retention on the DR array or backup target, or vice versa.
10A Protection Group has 'replicate on snapshot create' enabled. What behavior does this produce?
A.Snapshots are only created if the replication link is up
B.Each scheduled local snapshot is queued for immediate transfer to the replication target instead of waiting for the next replication interval
C.Snapshots are created on the target first, then on the source
D.The local copy is deleted as soon as the target acknowledges receipt
Explanation: When 'replicate on snapshot create' (transfer-on-create) is enabled, every local snapshot triggers an immediate replication transfer rather than waiting for the next scheduled replication window. This minimizes RPO at the cost of more frequent transfer activity.

About the Pure CRP Exam

The Everpure Certified Cyber Resilience Professional (CRP) — formerly the Data Protection Professional (DPP) — validates the ability to design, deploy, and operate Pure Storage cyber resilience and data protection across FlashArray and FlashBlade. The exam covers off-system protection (replication, CloudSnap, FlashBlade S3 Object Lock, third-party backup integrations such as Veeam, Commvault, Cohesity, Rubrik, and NetBackup), local protection (SafeMode snapshots, Protection Groups, ActiveCluster, ActiveDR, ransomware recovery), and tools and planning (RPO/RTO gathering, Pure1 anomaly detection, capacity and lifecycle planning).

Exam sponsor: Pure Storage / online proctored (ExamStudio). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

60 scored multiple-choice questions plus approximately 20 unscored items, covering Off-System Protection (40%), Local Protection (32%), and Tools and Planning (28%)

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

Not published by Pure Storage (commonly reported around 70%)

Exam / Certification Fees

$300

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Pure Storage does not publish pass rates. Pure Storage does not publish CRP pass rates Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

40%

Off-System Protection

FlashArray async replication via array CONNECTION, ActiveDR pods, FlashBlade file/object replication, S3 Object Lock (Compliance vs Governance) with Versioning, CloudSnap to AWS S3, Azure Blob, and GCS, NFS targets, replication topologies, third-party backup integrations (Veeam Direct-to-Object, Commvault IntelliSnap, Cohesity, Rubrik, NetBackup), and tape via backup-app tape framework

32%

Local Protection

SafeMode snapshots with eradication delay and multi-party authorization, ActiveCluster sync (mediator, preferred array, uniform vs non-uniform), ActiveDR async pods with promote/demote, Protection Groups (PGroup members, schedules, source/target retention, transfer-on-create), application-consistent snapshots, and ransomware recovery (point-in-time, bulk restore)

28%

Tools and Planning

Data protection requirements gathering, business impact analysis, RPO/RTO tiering, data classification, Pure1 anomaly detection and ransomware indicators, Pure1 Meta AI/ML, capacity planning for backup workloads, FlashBlade backup target sizing, lifecycle and tiering, and Evergreen sizing

Preparing for the Pure CRP Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published by Pure Storage (commonly reported around 70%)
  • Assessment: 60 scored multiple-choice questions plus approximately 20 unscored items, covering Off-System Protection (40%), Local Protection (32%), and Tools and Planning (28%)
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: $300 Official sources

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Pure CRP: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the three CRP domains and their weights cold: Off-System Protection 40%, Local Protection 32%, Tools and Planning 28% — distribute study time accordingly
2Know the SafeMode multi-party authorization workflow: at least two named customer contacts plus Pure Support are required to weaken the eradication delay or disable SafeMode
3Master ActiveCluster vs ActiveDR: synchronous active/active with mediator and ~11 ms RTT cap (RPO 0 / RTO 0) versus pod-based continuous async with promote/demote (near-zero RPO)
4Understand the difference between S3 Object Lock Compliance mode (no one, including root, can shorten retention) and Governance mode (privileged users with bypass permission can override)
5Practice the ransomware recovery workflow end-to-end: identify clean SafeMode snapshot, isolate hosts, bulk restore via REST API or PowerShell SDK, validate, return to service
6Learn how Pure1 anomaly detection signals ransomware: sudden DRR drop, abnormal write patterns, and unusual admin actions correlated through Pure1 Meta

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Everpure Certified Cyber Resilience Professional (CRP)?

CRP is Pure Storage's professional-level certification for cyber resilience and data protection. It validates skills in SafeMode snapshots, Protection Groups, ActiveCluster and ActiveDR replication, CloudSnap, FlashBlade Object Lock, and third-party backup integrations like Veeam, Commvault, Cohesity, Rubrik, and NetBackup.

Is CRP the same exam as DPP?

Yes. CRP is the renamed Data Protection Professional (DPP) credential. Pure Storage rebranded the certification to Cyber Resilience Professional to better reflect today's coverage of ransomware-focused immutability, anomaly detection, and recovery workflows. The exam structure (60 scored questions, 120 minutes, $300 USD) is the same.

How many questions are on the Pure CRP exam?

The exam has 60 scored multiple-choice questions plus approximately 20 unscored items, for a total of around 80 questions delivered in 120 minutes through ExamStudio. Only the 60 scored questions count toward your result.

How much does the Pure CRP exam cost?

The CRP exam fee is $300 USD per attempt and is delivered as an online proctored exam through ExamStudio. Pricing may vary by region; confirm current pricing on Pure Academy before scheduling.

How long is the Pure CRP certification valid?

The Pure CRP credential is valid for 3 years. Recertification is achieved by passing the current CRP exam or a higher-level Pure Storage credential before expiration.

What domains does the CRP exam cover?

Off-System Protection at 40 percent (replication, CloudSnap, S3 Object Lock, third-party backup integrations), Local Protection at 32 percent (SafeMode, Protection Groups, ActiveCluster, ActiveDR, ransomware recovery), and Tools and Planning at 28 percent (RPO/RTO, Pure1 anomaly detection, capacity and lifecycle planning).

What hands-on experience helps for the CRP exam?

Real exposure to enabling SafeMode and tuning the eradication delay, configuring Protection Groups with replication and transfer-on-create, building ActiveCluster pods with the Pure1 mediator, performing ActiveDR promote/demote, configuring CloudSnap to S3/Azure Blob/GCS, and writing immutable Veeam or Commvault backups to FlashBlade with Object Lock.