20+ practice questions focused on Networking — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco SPCOR / CCNP Service Provider Core 350-501 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Networking PracticeAn SP engineer is configuring IS-IS on a router and specifies a NET address of 49.0001.1921.6800.1001.00. What does the '00' at the end represent?
Explanation: The last two octets of an IS-IS NET address represent the SEL (NSAP Selector), which is always 00 for a router.
In an OSPF network, an engineer wants to minimize the size of the routing table in a non-backbone area while still allowing the area to learn external routes from other ASs. Which OSPF area type should be configured?
Explanation: A Not-So-Stubby Area (NSSA) allows importing external routes as Type 7 LSAs while still blocking Type 5 LSAs from other areas.
Which BGP attribute is NOT considered in the BGP best path selection process when all other attributes are equal and the routes are from different ASs?
Explanation: Weight is Cisco-specific and considered first, but it is not a standard BGP attribute; it is considered before LOCAL_PREF.
An SP network uses MPLS to provide IPv6 connectivity over an IPv4 backbone using 6PE. Which BGP extension is required on the provider edge routers to exchange IPv6 prefixes with an IPv4 next-hop?
Explanation: 6PE uses BGP multiprotocol extensions (MP-BGP) with an AFI of 2 (IPv6) and SAFI of 1 (unicast), and the next-hop is encoded as an IPv4 address using the 'next-hop' attribute.
In IS-IS, which type of LSP is used to advertise prefix information for IPv4 and IPv6 in a modern SP network that supports traffic engineering?
Explanation: TLV 135 for IPv4 (extended IP reachability) and TLV 236 for IPv6 (IPv6 reachability) are used in IS-IS for prefix advertisement.
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2. Review every explanation
For each question — right or wrong — read the full explanation. Understanding why an answer is correct is more valuable than knowing the answer itself.
3. Focus on exam traps
Networking questions on the 350-501 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
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