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Associate-level networking certification covering fundamentals, access, IP connectivity, services, security, and automation.
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About this exam
CCNA 200-301 validates the foundational knowledge to install, operate, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise networks: network fundamentals, switching and routing, IP services, security basics, and network automation.
Who should take this exam
Aspiring network engineers and administrators, help-desk technicians moving into networking, and anyone establishing a career in IT infrastructure. Roughly a year of hands-on networking experience is helpful but not required.
Career benefits
CCNA is the industry-standard entry credential for networking careers and is widely requested for network technician and junior engineer roles. It is the foundation for Cisco's professional-level CCNP tracks.
How to prepare
Practice subnetting until it is automatic, build labs in Packet Tracer or CML to configure VLANs, routing, and ACLs, and learn to read show-command output. Drill weak topics and finish with a timed mock exam.
Quick facts
Exam cost$300 USD
Valid for3 years
Length120 minutes
Questions on exam100
Passing scoreVariable scaled score (~825 / 1000)
FormatMultiple choice, drag-and-drop, and simulations
Practice questions150
Objectives6
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What's covered
1. Network Fundamentals
20%Network components, topologies, the OSI and TCP/IP models, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and cabling.
2. Network Access
20%VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, Spanning Tree Protocol, and wireless access fundamentals.
3. IP Connectivity
25%Routing concepts, static and dynamic routing, OSPF, and how routers select and forward paths.
4. IP Services
10%NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, and QoS basics.
5. Security Fundamentals
15%Access control lists, port security, AAA, and Layer 2 security concepts.
6. Automation and Programmability
10%Controller-based networking, REST APIs, data formats such as JSON, and configuration management tools.
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