What is the CCNA 200-301 Certification Practice Exam?

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification validates a candidate’s knowledge of networking fundamentals. It’s an entry-level credential specific to Cisco. The CCNA requires candidates to take and pass an official certification exam to earn the credential. Therefore, it’s important that CCNA 200-301 exam-takers are fully prepared when they sit the exam. Preparation for the test should include a CCNA training course, hands-on practice in virtual environments, and practice tests.

Cybrary’s CCNA practice test is a tool designed to help students ensure that they are ready to take and pass the official certification exam.

Who Should Get the Cisco CCNA Certification?

The CCNA certification is an entry-level credential offered by Cisco. There are no prerequisites to take the certification exam, but it’s recommended that candidates have a working knowledge of network fundamentals, basic knowledge of IP addresses, and at least a year of using Cisco products and solutions.

Because the CCNA is a beginning certification, it’s beneficial for anyone who is starting out in IT or cybersecurity. With the CCNA certification under their belts, these professionals can embark on numerous career paths.

CCNA 200-301 Exam Details

• Number of Questions: The CCNA 200-301 exam consists of 50-60 questions, probing the depth and breadth of your networking knowledge.
• Duration: 120 minutes.
• Passing Score: Cisco does not publish the passing score, but it's typically estimated to be around 825-850 out of 1000.
• Languages: The exam is available primarily in English and Japanese.
• Exam Format: Questions are a mix of multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, testlets, simlets, and simulations, emphasizing real-world networking scenarios.

Here's a breakdown of the main domains covered in the CCNA 200-301 exam:

Network Fundamentals:

• Understand the role and function of network components.
• Describe characteristics of network topology architectures.
• Understand physical interface and cabling types.
• Understand interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed).
• Understand TCP and UDP.
• Describe the impact of infrastructure components in an enterprise network.
• Understand wireless principles.
• Understand virtualization fundamentals (virtual switching, virtual routing, and the benefits of virtualization).
• Describe switching concepts.

Network Access:

• Understand VLANs.
• Understand the concept of the Spanning Tree Protocol.
• Understand CDP and LLDP.
• Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol.
• Understand Layer 2 discovery protocols.
• Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (CDP and LLDP).
• Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP).

IP Connectivity:

• Interpret the components of a routing table.
• Understand how a routing table is populated by different routing information sources.
• Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing.
• Understand the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol.

IP Services:

• Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools.
• Configure and verify NTP operating in a client/server mode.
• Understand the role of DHCP and DNS within the network.
• Understand the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS.
• Describe the basic QoS concepts.

Security Fundamentals:

• Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques).
• Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access controls).
• Understand the function of network security devices.
• Configure and verify device access control.
• Describe security features (SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3).
• Understand the security features on switches, routers, and wireless devices.

Automation and Programmability:

• Explain the role and function of network automation.
• Understand controller-based and software-defined architectures.
• Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding).
• Understand the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible.
• Interpret JSON encoded data.

Is the CCNA 200-301 Exam Hard?

The CCNA 200-301 certification exam is a beginner-level credential, but that doesn’t mean the test is easy or that candidates can skip important training. The certification validates proficiency in numerous networking skills and requires that candidates pass an official examination to get their credentials.

The best way an individual can determine the difficulty level of the CCNA 200-301 exam is by taking a practice test. A practice test will be very similar to the actual certification exam, allowing test-takers to learn what they can expect from the real test.

How to Prepare for the CCNA Certification Exam

At Cybrary, we know that learning about technology topics like networking has to be more than simply reading textbooks. IT and cybersecurity professionals need hands-on practice to be prepared to work in their chosen fields. Additionally, they need preparation when working toward earning IT certifications like the CCNA. With our training courses, virtual labs, and certification practice tests, our learners can study, practice, and become proficient at their own pace, on their own schedule.

The CCNA practice test helps students learn what to expect on the official exam, so they are ready and confident when they take it. Cybrary makes it easy for learners to take the CCNA practice test from the comfort of their own homes. Whether the goal is to determine readiness for the CCNA certification exam or to identify any gaps in their skill set, our practice test will help them do it.

Why Choose the CCNA 200-301 Practice Test on Cybrary?

1. Complementary to Cybrary's Course: This practice test is the perfect companion to the CCNA 200-301 course available on Cybrary, ensuring a holistic preparation approach.
2. Build Confidence: The practice test is intended to help learners build confidence and familiarity with the exam format and question types.
3. Comprehensive Content: With hundreds of practice questions, detailed answers, and an extensive set of flashcards, you'll have all the resources you need to understand every aspect of the exam.
4. Exceptional Value: While the market value of these practice tests is $149/test, Cybrary subscribers get exclusive access as part of their subscription, offering unparalleled value.

CCNA 200-301 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: How long is the certification valid for?
• A: The CCNA certification remains valid for three years from the date of achievement.
• Q: What are the prerequisites for this certification?
• A: There are no formal prerequisites for the CCNA 200-301 exam. However, a foundational understanding of networking concepts and basic knowledge of Cisco's networking equipment can be beneficial.
• Q: How should I optimally prepare for the exam?
• A: Alongside this practice test, candidates are encouraged to complete the CCNA 200-301 course on Cybrary, review official Cisco documentation, and gain hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Q: How does this practice test compare to the actual exam?
• A: This practice test is designed to closely mirror the format, difficulty, and content of the actual exam, ensuring that you are well-prepared for every aspect of the certification test.

Practice Test Specifications

This Practice Test has a few options available to enhance your learning experience:

• Customize your testing experience by configuring your practice test to suit your specific study needs. Select items by test objective, set study preferences and control how your answers are accessed.
• Select preset tests. These tests are made to provide a testing experience similar to a real testing environment. They are timed and filter questions like the certification exam. This option will help you determine your readiness for the certification exam.
• Flashcard review allows you to review concepts in a self-graded and unlimited environment. With hundreds of questions, these premade flashcards will help you understand concepts covered on the actual certification exam.

You'll receive immediate access to your practice test after purchase

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Operating Systems:

Supported System Platforms:

• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
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• Windows Server 2008
• Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher

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• Microsoft IE 7
• Microsoft IE 8
• Microsoft IE 9
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari

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