CCNA 200-301 (v1.1)
The CCNA (200-301, v1.1) is a 120-minute Cisco exam delivered by Pearson VUE, priced at US$300, covering six domains — Network Fundamentals 20%, Network Access 20%, IP Connectivity 25%, IP Services 10%, Security Fundamentals 15%, Automation and Programmability 10%. Cisco does not publish the number of questions or the passing score.
Content outline and weights
| Content area | Weight | Study |
|---|---|---|
| Network Fundamentals | 20% | Practice |
| Network Access | 20% | Practice |
| IP Connectivity | 25% | Practice |
| IP Services | 10% | Practice |
| Security Fundamentals | 15% | Practice |
| Automation and Programmability | 10% | Practice |
Passing: Cisco reports a scaled score; the passing score and question count are not published and can vary by form. (Cisco Systems)
Format
- 120 minutes, one exam, no prerequisites.
- Item types include multiple choice, multiple answer, drag-and-drop, and lab/simulation items.
- Price: US$300 or Cisco Learning Credits (verify on Cisco's page when you register).
- Cisco publishes a scaled result, not a raw score, and does not publish the cut score or the exact number of questions.
Domains and weights (v1.1, effective August 20, 2024)
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Network Fundamentals | 20% |
| 2.0 Network Access | 20% |
| 3.0 IP Connectivity | 25% |
| 4.0 IP Services | 10% |
| 5.0 Security Fundamentals | 15% |
| 6.0 Automation and Programmability | 10% |
IP Connectivity is the single largest domain and the one where subnetting speed matters most: a routing-table or OSPF question that also needs you to compute a network address costs twice as long if you subnet slowly. That is why this site's tools start with subnetting.
What v1.1 changed
Version 1.1 (2024) added generative AI concepts to domain 6, expanded cloud and SDN wording, and reworded several objectives; the six domains and their weights did not change from v1.0.
Exam guides
- CCNA exam cost and what is included
The CCNA 200-301 exam costs US$300 (or Cisco Learning Credits) per attempt at Pearson VUE, as listed on Cisco's exam page. There is no separate certification fee; the certificate is valid for three years and can be renewed by passing an exam or earning continuing-education credits.
- How to prepare for the CCNA in a way that matches the weights
Weight your study like the exam — 45% of the score is Network Fundamentals plus IP Connectivity, both of which lean on subnetting — and use the free diagnostic to find which of the six domains you are actually weak in before you buy anything. Practice subnetting until a /27 or /21 takes under 30 seconds, then spend most of your time on routing (OSPF, static routes, longest-prefix match) and Layer 2 (VLANs, STP, EtherChannel).
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Primary references
- CCNA Exam v1.1 (200-301) Exam Topics — Cisco Systems · primary · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21
- CCNA exam (200-301) overview page — duration, price, registration — Cisco Systems · primary · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21