CCNA: Cisco CCNA (200-301)
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About the CCNA Exam
The world’s #1 networking certification
Master networking fundamentals — routing, switching, VLANs, OSPF, subnetting, wireless, security, and automation. Original practice questions covering all 6 CCNA domains. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sourced from Cisco Systems certification exams.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The CCNA is designed for IT professionals with some hands-on experience. 6-12 months of hands-on experience recommended.
Typical study time: 4-8 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | CCNA |
| Title | Cisco CCNA (200-301) |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | ~100 |
| Pass Score | ~825 / 1000 |
| Cost | $330 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Drag-and-drop, Simulation |
| Official Page | View on Cisco → |
Exam Domains & Weights
The CCNA exam covers 6 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Network Fundamentals | 20% | 40 |
| Network Access | 20% | 40 |
| IP Connectivity | 25% | 50 |
| IP Services | 10% | 20 |
| Security Fundamentals | 15% | 30 |
| Automation and Programmability | 10% | 20 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: IP Connectivity carries the most weight (25%) — start there. IP Services has the least (10%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the CCNA with our 200-question practice exam covering all 6 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
Cisco Certification Path
Cisco certs follow: Entry (CCT) → Associate (CCNA) → Professional (CCNP) → Expert (CCIE). CCNA is the industry standard 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
- Check the official page — official exam details always have the latest objectives