Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic 200-301 simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (120 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
What this 200-301 mock exam covers
This free 200-301 mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real CCNA 200-301 exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 9 blueprint domains published by Cisco, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
200-301 Domain Distribution
IP Services
Security Fundamentals
Automation and Programmability
Network Fundamentals
Network Access
IP Connectivity
IP Services
Security Fundamentals
Automation and Programmability
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 200-301 exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Mock exam vs practice test: what's the difference?
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your 200-301 study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the 200-301 practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the 200-301 mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Start a mock exam session
Sample 200-301 mock exam questions
Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
A network team wants centralized logging and also wants log timestamps from different devices to line up accurately. Which combination best supports that goal?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
Two switches are connected by an 802.1Q trunk. CDP reports a native VLAN mismatch. Which issue is most likely to appear because of this?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A network engineer sends an HTTP GET request to a controller API and receives status code 401. What does that response indicate?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
An interface is configured with 10.24.7.158/27. What is the broadcast address of that subnet?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
Which medium is the most common choice for a 10G uplink between wiring closets on different floors of the same building?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
Which spanning-tree port state listens for BPDUs and participates in STP, but does not learn MAC addresses yet?
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What is the main purpose of a VLAN on a switch?
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A router learns route 198.51.100.0/24 from OSPF with AD 110 and also has a static route to the same prefix configured with AD 150. Which route is installed?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A router output shows this neighbor state:
Neighbor ID 10.1.1.1 State FULL/DR Address 192.168.12.1
What does the FULL/DR state indicate?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
What is a key difference between SNMPv3 and earlier SNMP versions?
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A router interface applies this ACL inbound:
10 deny tcp any any eq 80 20 permit ip any any
A user reports that web browsing to a server by IP address fails, but ping works. Which statement best explains the behavior?
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An API client sends a valid GET request and receives an HTTP 200 response. What does that indicate?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
Answer all 12 questions to see your domain score breakdown
200-301 exam-day strategy
Sitting the 200-301 under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The 200-301 gives you 0.1 minutes per question. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most 200-301 distractors contain a subtle error — look for absolute language (always, never, only) as a red flag.
Cisco writes many 200-301 questions as realistic IT scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real 200-301 is a mental marathon. In the week before your exam, do at least two full 1052-question sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot focus for 120 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
200-301 exam format and scoring
Questions
~1052
Multiple choice + scenario
Time limit
120 min
0.1 min per question
Passing score
825/1000
Scaled scoring
The 200-301 uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 825 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
200-301 mock exam — frequently asked questions
Is this 200-301 mock exam free?
Yes — all mock exam questions are completely free with no account required. Create a free Courseiva account to save your scores, see per-domain performance, and track your readiness over time. The platform is free forever, supported by advertising.
How does the 200-301 mock exam differ from the practice test?
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
What score should I aim for before booking my 200-301 exam?
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length 200-301 mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 825/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for the difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
How many times should I do a full 200-301 mock exam?
Most candidates who pass 200-301 on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
Are these 200-301 mock questions the same as exam dumps?
No — all Courseiva questions are original, written by certified engineers against public Cisco exam blueprints. Exam dumps are memorised real exam questions shared illegally. Using dumps violates your Cisco certification agreement and can result in your certification being revoked. Our questions make you genuinely competent, not just test-day lucky.
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