CCT: Cisco CCT (100-490)
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About the CCT Exam
Hands-on Cisco hardware installation and troubleshooting
Master Cisco field technician skills — hardware identification, cabling and connectors, IOS basics, boot process, LED troubleshooting, rack installation, PoE, TAC support cases, RMA process, and warranty management. Original practice questions. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sourced from Cisco Systems certification exams.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The CCT is designed for beginners and career changers. No prior experience required.
Typical study time: 2-4 weeks of part-time study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | CCT |
| Title | Cisco CCT (100-490) |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Questions | ~55 |
| Cost | $165 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Drag-and-drop, Simulation |
Exam Domains & Weights
The CCT exam covers 4 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Equipment and Related Hardware | 25% | 50 |
| Describe Cisco IOS Software Operation | 20% | 40 |
| Cisco Equipment Maintenance and Basic Troubleshooting | 30% | 60 |
| Cisco Service and Support | 25% | 50 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Cisco Equipment Maintenance and Basic Troubleshooting carries the most weight (30%) — start there. Describe Cisco IOS Software Operation has the least (20%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the CCT 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
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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- ENCOR: Cisco CCNP ENCOR (350-401) — 200 practice questions
- SCOR: Cisco CCNP SCOR (350-701) — 200 practice questions
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