The CCNA Exam v1.0 (200-301) is a 120-minute exam that tests a candidate's knowledge of network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The exam covers topics such as network components, IP addressing, routing protocols, network security concepts, and controller-based network architectures. It is designed to validate the skills learned in the CCNA course and help candidates earn the CCNA certification.
The CCNA Exam v1.0 (200-301) is a 120-minute exam that tests a candidate's knowledge of network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The exam covers topics such as network components, IP addressing, routing protocols, network security concepts, and controller-based network architectures. It is designed to validate the skills learned in the CCNA course and help candidates earn the CCNA certification.
The CCNA Exam v1.0 (200-301) is a 120-minute exam that tests a candidate's knowledge of network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The exam covers topics such as network components, IP addressing, routing protocols, network security concepts, and controller-based network architectures. It is designed to validate the skills learned in the CCNA course and help candidates earn the CCNA certification.
The CCNA Exam v1.0 (200-301) is a 120-minute exam that tests a candidate's knowledge of network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The exam covers topics such as network components, IP addressing, routing protocols, network security concepts, and controller-based network architectures. It is designed to validate the skills learned in the CCNA course and help candidates earn the CCNA certification.
Exam Description: CCNA Exam v1.0 (CCNA 200-301) is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The course, Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA), helps candidates prepare for this exam.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. To better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
20% 1.0 Network Fundamentals
1.1 Explain the role and function of network components 1.1.a Routers 1.1.b Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches 1.1.c Next-generation firewalls and IPS 1.1.d Access points 1.1.e Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC) 1.1.f Endpoints 1.1.g Servers 1.1.h PoE
1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
1.2.a Two-tier 1.2.b Three-tier 1.2.c Spine-leaf 1.2.d WAN 1.2.e Small office/home office (SOHO) 1.2.f On-premise and cloud
1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
1.3.a Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper 1.3.b Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
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2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
2.4 Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)
2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol
2.5.a Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names 2.5.b Port states (forwarding/blocking) 2.5.c PortFast
2.6 Describe Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC,
access/trunk ports, and LAG)
2.8 Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS)
2.9 Interpret the wireless LAN GUI configuration for client connectivity, such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced settings
25% 3.0 IP Connectivity
3.1 Interpret the components of routing table 3.1.a Routing protocol code 3.1.b Prefix 3.1.c Network mask 3.1.d Next hop 3.1.e Administrative distance 3.1.f Metric 3.1.g Gateway of last resort
3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
3.5 Describe the purpose, functions, and concepts of first hop redundancy protocols
10% 4.0 IP Services
4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools 4.2 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode 4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network 4.4 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations 4.5 Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels 4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay 4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS, such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, and shaping 4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH 4.9 Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network
15% 5.0 Security Fundamentals
5.1 Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques) 5.2 Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control) 5.3 Configure and verify device access control using local passwords 5.4 Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics) 5.5 Describe IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs 5.6 Configure and verify access control lists 5.7 Configure and verify Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security) 5.8 Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts 5.9 Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3) 5.10 Configure and verify WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK
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10% 6.0 Automation and Programmability 6.1 Explain how automation impacts network management 6.2 Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking 6.3 Describe controller-based, software defined architecture (overlay, underlay, and fabric) 6.3.a Separation of control plane and data plane 6.3.b Northbound and Southbound APIs
6.4 Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)
6.6 Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet,
Chef, and Ansible
6.7 Recognize components of JSON-encoded data
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