ENCOR: Cisco CCNP ENCOR (350-401)
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About the ENCOR Exam
Master enterprise networking — routing, switching, security, and automation
Conquer the CCNP Enterprise core exam with 200 original practice questions covering architecture, virtualization, infrastructure (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, STP), network assurance, security (AAA, 802.1X, Zero Trust), and automation (Python, RESTCONF, Ansible). Updated for ENCOR v1.2 (March 2026). Original practice questions.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The ENCOR is designed for experienced professionals seeking advanced validation. 2+ years of hands-on experience recommended.
Typical study time: 8-12 weeks of intensive study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | ENCOR |
| Title | Cisco CCNP ENCOR (350-401) |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | ~100 |
| Pass Score | ~825 / 1000 |
| Cost | $400 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Drag-and-drop, Simulation |
Exam Domains & Weights
The ENCOR exam covers 6 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 15% | 30 |
| Virtualization | 10% | 20 |
| Infrastructure | 30% | 60 |
| Network Assurance | 10% | 20 |
| Security | 20% | 40 |
| Automation | 15% | 30 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Infrastructure carries the most weight (30%) — start there. Virtualization has the least (10%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the ENCOR 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