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CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301)

Cisco's associate-level networking certification, the de facto baseline for network engineer and network administrator roles. One exam (200-301) covering networking fundamentals, IP connectivity, security, and automation.

$300120 minutes

What's on the exam

CCNA 200-301 exam topics (v1.1)

Network Fundamentals

20%

Network components and topology architectures · Interface and cabling types · IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting · Switching concepts · Wireless principles

Network Access

20%

VLANs and trunking · EtherChannel · Spanning Tree Protocol · Cisco wireless architectures and AP modes · Layer 2 discovery protocols (CDP, LLDP)

IP Connectivity

25%

Routing table components · Router forwarding decisions · Static routing · Single-area OSPFv2 · First-hop redundancy protocols

IP Services

10%

NAT and NTP · DHCP and DNS · SNMP and syslog · QoS concepts · SSH, FTP, and TFTP

Security Fundamentals

15%

Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation · Device access control and passwords · Access control lists · Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, DAI, port security) · Wireless security and VPNs

Automation and Programmability

10%

Impact of automation on network management · Controller-based networking and SDN · REST APIs · Configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) · Interpreting JSON data

Frequently asked questions

How much does the CCNA cost?

The CCNA costs $300. Exam voucher; regional pricing and taxes may vary.

How long is the CCNA and how many questions does it have?

Approximately 100 questions — 120 minutes.

What do you need to pass the CCNA?

Scaled passing score set by Cisco (pass/fail; exact cut score not published).

Can you retake the CCNA?

5 calendar days after a failed attempt.

What is the best way to study for the CCNA?

Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Network Fundamentals 20%, Network Access 20%, IP Connectivity 25%, IP Services 10%, Security Fundamentals 15%, Automation and Programmability 10%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.

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