CCNA exam format: domains, weightings and length
Cisco CCNA 200-301 is examined across 6 domains. The weightings below decide how much of the exam each domain is worth — and therefore where preparation time pays off.
Domains and weightings
| Domain | Exam weight | Our questions |
|---|---|---|
| IP Connectivity | 25% | 425 |
| Network Access | 20% | 340 |
| Network Fundamentals | 20% | 339 |
| Security Fundamentals | 15% | 255 |
| Automation and Programmability | 10% | 170 |
| IP Services | 10% | 170 |
Length and number of questions
- Time: 120 minutes
- Questions: about 100 according to the vendor — the vendor gives a range rather than a fixed count, so treat this as approximate.
- Passing score: not published by the vendor — what CCNA needs to pass →
Question formats in our CCNA bank
These are the formats among the 1,699 CCNA questions we publish. They describe our bank, not the vendor's blueprint.
- single choice: 1,529 questions
- multi choice: 170 questions
All 1,699 CCNA practice questions, every option explained →
Know which domain is costing you marks
The weightings tell you what the exam rewards. A readiness check tells you where you stand in each one.
Test your CCNA readiness — freeMore on CCNA
- CCNA certification: requirements, cost and exam format →
- CCNA passing score →
- CCNA exam cost →
- CCNA practice questions by domain →
Domain weightings as published by the exam vendor · Question counts are from the Certsqill CCNA bank (1,699 questions).
