Cisco CCNA (200-301) — Full Mock Exam No. 3 (200-301-M3) exam preparation

Everything you need to pass the Cisco exam: the official objectives, practice in exam conditions and a readiness score.

Questions

100

Duration

120 min

Passing score

800 / 1000

Exam objectives

1. 1.0 Network Fundamentals20% of the exam

   • 1.1 Explain the role and function of network components
   • 1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
   • 1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
   • 1.4 Identify interface and cable issues
   • 1.5 Compare TCP to UDP
   • 1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
   • 1.7 Describe IPv6 address types
   • 1.8 Configure and verify IP parameters on a client OS
   • 1.9 Describe wireless principles
   • 1.10 Explain switching concepts
   • 1.11 Describe network virtualization fundamentals

2. 2.0 Network Access20% of the exam

   • 2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
   • 2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
   • 2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols
   • 2.4 Configure and verify EtherChannel (LACP)
   • 2.5 Explain Spanning Tree Protocol concepts and benefits
   • 2.6 Describe Cisco wireless architecture and AP modes
   • 2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components

3. 3.0 IP Connectivity25% of the exam

   • 3.1 Interpret the components of a routing table
   • 3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
   • 3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
   • 3.4 Configure and verify single-area OSPFv2
   • 3.5 Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocols

4. 4.0 IP Services10% of the exam

   • 4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT/PAT using 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 syslog features and levels
   • 4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
   • 4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior and QoS concepts
   • 4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
   • 4.9 Describe the capabilities and functions of TFTP/FTP in the network

5. 5.0 Security Fundamentals15% of the exam

   • 5.1 Define key security concepts
   • 5.2 Describe security program elements
   • 5.3 Configure and verify device access control using local passwords
   • 5.4 Describe security password policy elements
   • 5.5 Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs
   • 5.6 Configure and verify access control lists
   • 5.7 Configure and verify Layer 2 security features
   • 5.8 Distinguish authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
   • 5.10 Describe wireless security protocols
   • 5.11 Configure and verify WLAN within GUI using WPA2 PSK

6. 6.0 Automation and Programmability10% of the exam

   • 6.1 Explain how automation impacts network management
   • 6.2 Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
   • 6.3 Describe controller-based and software defined architectures
   • 6.4 Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco Catalyst Center enabled device management
   • 6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs
   • 6.6 Describe the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms
   • 6.7 Interpret JSON encoded data