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200-301 CCNA (Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions)
The 200-301 CCNA exam (Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions) is Cisco's single 120-minute exam that earns the CCNA certification, covering network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability; it is delivered worldwide through Pearson VUE.
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QuestionsNot publicly disclosed — The current first-party exam pages and candidate materials cited for this record were reviewed; they do not publish this field.
Testing time120 minutes
ScoringPass/fail exam; Cisco does not publish a numeric passing score in advance — the score report issued after testing includes the passing score for the given exam
Exam feeUSD 300 plus tax (Associate-level exam price); redeemable with Cisco Learning Credits; a 'Cisco Exam Safeguard' bundle (USD 375) adds one free retake
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- Who runs it
- Cisco
- Category
- Networking
- Current version
- 200-301 CCNA v1.1 (Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions)
- Where it applies
- Global
- Exam languages
- English, Japanese
- Testing provider
- Pearson VUE
- Format
- Computer-based; offered in-person at Pearson VUE test centers or online with proctoring
- Availability
- Year-round by appointment, in-person or online, scheduled through the Cisco Certification Tracking System / Pearson VUE
- Results
- Pass/fail results are typically available online within 48 hours
- Credential validity
- The CCNA certification the exam earns is active for three years (recertify by retaking the exam, earning a higher-level certification, or Continuing Education credits)
- Remote testing
- Available
Exam structure
Single exam with multiple-choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, performance-based, and lab-style items across six weighted domains: Network Fundamentals 20%, Network Access 20%, IP Connectivity 25%, IP Services 10%, Security Fundamentals 15%, Automation and Programmability 10%
Where rules vary
Delivered worldwide through Pearson VUE; exam fee currency and local pricing vary by country per the Pearson VUE voucher price list
Retake policy
Retake allowed after waiting five calendar days beginning the day after a failed attempt (retake at full cost; one free retake within 90 days if the Cisco Exam Safeguard bundle was purchased)