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The 200-901 DEVASC exam validates skills in software development and design, understanding and using APIs, Cisco platforms and development, application deployment and security, infrastructure and automation, and network fundamentals.
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About this exam
DEVASC (200-901) is the foundational exam for the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification, validating software development and design skills relevant to network automation and Cisco platforms.
Who should take this exam
Software developers, DevOps engineers, automation specialists, and network engineers beginning to apply programmability and automation to Cisco infrastructure.
Career benefits
Earning DEVASC grants the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification and supports roles in network automation, DevOps, and application development for infrastructure.
How to prepare
Study the DEVASC exam topics, learn Python and REST APIs, practice with Cisco DevNet sandboxes, and gain hands-on experience with version control and automation tooling.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD 300
Valid for3 years
Length120 minutes
Questions on exam100
Passing scoreCisco does not publish a fixed passing score; the exact scaled cut score is not disclosed.
FormatProctored exam with multiple-choice, multiple-select, and drag-and-drop items.
Practice questions188
Objectives6
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What's covered
1. Software Development and Design
15%Software development methodologies, design patterns, data structures, version control with Git, and code organization.
2. Understanding and Using APIs
20%REST API concepts, authentication, status codes, pagination, rate limiting, and parsing JSON/XML responses.
3. Cisco Platforms and Development
15%Cisco platforms and APIs including IOS XE, DNA Center, Meraki, Webex, and the Cisco SDKs.
4. Application Deployment and Security
15%Deployment models, containers, CI/CD pipelines, application security, and secret management.
5. Infrastructure and Automation
20%Controller versus device management, automation tools, NETCONF/RESTCONF, YANG, and infrastructure as code.
6. Network Fundamentals
15%Networking basics including the OSI model, IP addressing, switching, routing, and common protocols.
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