ANS-C01: AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
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About the ANS-C01 Exam
Design and implement advanced AWS network architectures
Master AWS networking — VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, CloudFront, Network Firewall, and hybrid connectivity — with 200 original scenario-based practice questions.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The ANS-C01 is designed for professionals specialising in a focused domain. Prior certification or equivalent experience recommended.
Typical study time: 6-10 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | ANS-C01 |
| Title | AWS Advanced Networking Specialty |
| Duration | 170 minutes |
| Questions | 65 |
| Pass Score | 750 / 1000 |
| Cost | $300 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE / PSI |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple response |
Exam Domains & Weights
The ANS-C01 exam covers 4 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Network Design | 30% | 60 |
| Network Implementation | 26% | 52 |
| Network Management and Operation | 20% | 40 |
| Network Security, Compliance, and Governance | 24% | 48 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Network Design carries the most weight (30%) — start there. Network Management and Operation has the least (20%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the ANS-C01 with our 200-question practice exam covering all 4 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
AWS Certification Path
AWS certs follow: Foundational → Associate → Professional, plus Specialty tracks. Cloud Practitioner is the recommended starting point.
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Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure