CISCO EXAM 300 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
This comprehensive 300-question examination resource covers Cisco’s
certification program, focusing on the CCNA 200-301 exam blueprint. Organized
into six sections—exam overview, network fundamentals, network access and
switching, IP connectivity and routing, IP services and security, and automation
and programmability—it includes multiple-choice questions, correct answers, and
detailed rationales. Topics span OSI/TCP/IP models, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel,
OSPF, NAT, DHCP, SNMP, ACLs, NTP, SSH, and automation tools like Python,
Ansible, REST APIs, JSON, NETCONF, and YANG. This evidence-based
resource reinforces Cisco IOS command-line knowledge, routing and switching
concepts, network security, and programmability skills essential for CCNA
certification success.
Section 1: Exam Overview and Certification Program (Questions 1-20)
Question 1
Which organization is Cisco's exclusive partner for delivering certification exams
worldwide?
A) Cisco Learning Network
B) Prometric
C) Pearson VUE
D) CompTIA
Answer: C
,Rationale: Pearson VUE is the authorized testing delivery partner for all Cisco
certification exams globally. Candidates schedule their exams through the Pearson
VUE website and take them either at an authorized test center or through the
OnVUE online proctored platform.
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Question 2
What is the exam code for the current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
certification?
A) 200-125
B) 200-301
C) 100-105
D) 210-260
Answer: B
Rationale: The current CCNA exam code is 200-301, which replaced the previous
multiple-exam path. This single exam covers all six domains: Network
Fundamentals (20%), Network Access (20%), IP Connectivity (25%), IP Services
(10%), Security Fundamentals (15%), and Automation and Programmability
(10%). The v1.1 version includes updated topics such as generative AI, cloud
network management, and machine learning.
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Question 3
Which of the following exam delivery methods does Cisco NOT offer for written
certification exams?
A) In-person proctored at Pearson VUE test centers
B) Online proctored through OnVUE
C) Self-administered 700-series exams
D) At-home unproctored exams
Answer: D
Rationale: Cisco does not offer unproctored exams for its main certifications. The
available options are in-person proctored at authorized test centers, online
,proctored through OnVUE (with live proctor monitoring), and self-administered
700-series exams for sales and partner certifications. All main technical
certification exams are proctored to maintain exam integrity.
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Question 4
What is the typical duration of the CCNA 200-301 exam?
A) 90 minutes
B) 120 minutes
C) 150 minutes
D) 180 minutes
Answer: B
Rationale: The CCNA 200-301 is a 120-minute exam. Candidates typically face
approximately 100-120 questions of various types including multiple choice
(single and multiple response), drag and drop, and simulation-based questions. The
time pressure is part of the exam challenge, so time management is essential for
success.
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Question 5
Which countries are EXCLUDED from online proctored delivery through
OnVUE?
A) United States and Canada
B) China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Slovenia
C) India and Australia
D) All European Union countries
Answer: B
Rationale: OnVUE online proctored delivery is not available in China, Cuba, Iran,
North Korea, Sudan, and Slovenia. Additionally, proctor support and the
proctoring software are currently only available in English and Japanese.
Candidates in other countries can use OnVUE as long as they have a reliable
internet connection and a suitable testing environment.
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Question 6
What is the exception to the rule that most written Cisco exams can be taken
online?
A) CCNA exams
B) CCNP core exams
C) The 400-007 ENU Cisco Certified Design Expert Qualification Exam
D) All lab exams
Answer: C
Rationale: The 400-007 ENU Cisco Certified Design Expert Qualification Exam is
specifically listed as an exception to online proctoring. While most written exams
can be taken online, this exam requires in-person testing. Lab exams for CCIE and
other high-level certifications are also administered at designated lab locations.
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Question 7
What is the approximate passing score range for the CCNA 200-301 exam?
A) 500 out of 1000
B) 825 out of 1000
C) 700 out of 1000
D) 950 out of 1000
Answer: B
Rationale: Cisco does not publish an exact passing score, but the typical estimated
passing score is around 825 out of 1000. The actual passing score may vary
between different versions of the exam and is determined by Cisco's psychometric
analysis to maintain consistent difficulty standards.
---
Question 8
Which CCNA exam domain carries the highest weight on the exam?
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
This comprehensive 300-question examination resource covers Cisco’s
certification program, focusing on the CCNA 200-301 exam blueprint. Organized
into six sections—exam overview, network fundamentals, network access and
switching, IP connectivity and routing, IP services and security, and automation
and programmability—it includes multiple-choice questions, correct answers, and
detailed rationales. Topics span OSI/TCP/IP models, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel,
OSPF, NAT, DHCP, SNMP, ACLs, NTP, SSH, and automation tools like Python,
Ansible, REST APIs, JSON, NETCONF, and YANG. This evidence-based
resource reinforces Cisco IOS command-line knowledge, routing and switching
concepts, network security, and programmability skills essential for CCNA
certification success.
Section 1: Exam Overview and Certification Program (Questions 1-20)
Question 1
Which organization is Cisco's exclusive partner for delivering certification exams
worldwide?
A) Cisco Learning Network
B) Prometric
C) Pearson VUE
D) CompTIA
Answer: C
,Rationale: Pearson VUE is the authorized testing delivery partner for all Cisco
certification exams globally. Candidates schedule their exams through the Pearson
VUE website and take them either at an authorized test center or through the
OnVUE online proctored platform.
---
Question 2
What is the exam code for the current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
certification?
A) 200-125
B) 200-301
C) 100-105
D) 210-260
Answer: B
Rationale: The current CCNA exam code is 200-301, which replaced the previous
multiple-exam path. This single exam covers all six domains: Network
Fundamentals (20%), Network Access (20%), IP Connectivity (25%), IP Services
(10%), Security Fundamentals (15%), and Automation and Programmability
(10%). The v1.1 version includes updated topics such as generative AI, cloud
network management, and machine learning.
---
Question 3
Which of the following exam delivery methods does Cisco NOT offer for written
certification exams?
A) In-person proctored at Pearson VUE test centers
B) Online proctored through OnVUE
C) Self-administered 700-series exams
D) At-home unproctored exams
Answer: D
Rationale: Cisco does not offer unproctored exams for its main certifications. The
available options are in-person proctored at authorized test centers, online
,proctored through OnVUE (with live proctor monitoring), and self-administered
700-series exams for sales and partner certifications. All main technical
certification exams are proctored to maintain exam integrity.
---
Question 4
What is the typical duration of the CCNA 200-301 exam?
A) 90 minutes
B) 120 minutes
C) 150 minutes
D) 180 minutes
Answer: B
Rationale: The CCNA 200-301 is a 120-minute exam. Candidates typically face
approximately 100-120 questions of various types including multiple choice
(single and multiple response), drag and drop, and simulation-based questions. The
time pressure is part of the exam challenge, so time management is essential for
success.
---
Question 5
Which countries are EXCLUDED from online proctored delivery through
OnVUE?
A) United States and Canada
B) China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Slovenia
C) India and Australia
D) All European Union countries
Answer: B
Rationale: OnVUE online proctored delivery is not available in China, Cuba, Iran,
North Korea, Sudan, and Slovenia. Additionally, proctor support and the
proctoring software are currently only available in English and Japanese.
Candidates in other countries can use OnVUE as long as they have a reliable
internet connection and a suitable testing environment.
, ---
Question 6
What is the exception to the rule that most written Cisco exams can be taken
online?
A) CCNA exams
B) CCNP core exams
C) The 400-007 ENU Cisco Certified Design Expert Qualification Exam
D) All lab exams
Answer: C
Rationale: The 400-007 ENU Cisco Certified Design Expert Qualification Exam is
specifically listed as an exception to online proctoring. While most written exams
can be taken online, this exam requires in-person testing. Lab exams for CCIE and
other high-level certifications are also administered at designated lab locations.
---
Question 7
What is the approximate passing score range for the CCNA 200-301 exam?
A) 500 out of 1000
B) 825 out of 1000
C) 700 out of 1000
D) 950 out of 1000
Answer: B
Rationale: Cisco does not publish an exact passing score, but the typical estimated
passing score is around 825 out of 1000. The actual passing score may vary
between different versions of the exam and is determined by Cisco's psychometric
analysis to maintain consistent difficulty standards.
---
Question 8
Which CCNA exam domain carries the highest weight on the exam?
