Is Courseiva's CND practice test free?

Yes. All CND practice questions on Courseiva are completely free. No account or payment is required to start practising.

How many CND practice questions are available?

Courseiva currently offers 323 CND practice questions spanning all official exam domains. The question bank is updated regularly.

Are the CND questions exam dumps?

No. Every question on Courseiva is original exam-style content created for learning, not copied from real exams. The goal is to understand the concepts and reasoning behind each answer, not to memorise question-answer pairs.

Does Courseiva explain the CND answers?

Yes. Every question includes a full explanation covering why the correct answer is right, why each incorrect option is wrong, and what concept the question tests.

Can I practise CND questions by topic or domain?

Yes. Courseiva has dedicated practice pages for each domain in the CND blueprint so you can target weak areas directly.

Can I take a CND mock exam on Courseiva?

Yes. The CND mock exam simulates the real exam format with a full-length question set and detailed explanations for every answer.

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EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND, 312-38, Blueprint v4.0) (CND) CND practice test

Practise EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND, 312-38, Blueprint v4.0) (CND) CND across all 8 official exam domains — Endpoint Protection, Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection, Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices, Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction, and more — with original exam-style questions, full explanations, and wrong-answer analysis. Courseiva helps you prepare with realistic practice questions, topic-based revision, explained answers and structured study routes.

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Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security

Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva

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Start with a 25-question practice test

Covers all 8 domains · takes ~5 min · no account needed · shows your weak areas immediately

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Every way to prepare for the CND exam

Everything on Courseiva for CND is free — no subscription, no trial, no email wall. Pick a mode that matches your study phase: practice questions early on, mock exams closer to your exam date.

Practice Test

A focused 20-question round with worked explanations for every answer.

Mock Exam

A timed, full-length session that mirrors the real exam format.

Quick 25

A short 25-question set for a fast daily check-in.

Domain Practice

Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.

50-Question Set

Mid-length practice set covering all domains.

Cheat sheet

A fast-reference page for commands and key figures.

Acronyms

Every acronym on the exam blueprint, defined plainly.

Official objectives

The full exam blueprint mapped to practice resources.

Exam glossary

Every term CND candidates need to know, defined.

Practice by topic

Topic-by-topic practice pages covering the full exam.

Exam guide

How to use this CND practice test

Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.

Quick answer

EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND, 312-38, Blueprint v4.0) (CND) CND spans 8 official exam domains (Endpoint Protection, Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection, Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices, and more). Questions test whether you can apply each objective in a realistic scenario, not just recall a definition.

Focused CND topic practice pages

Use these internal links to move from the exam guide into focused topic practice pages.

Endpoint Protection practice questions

Targeted CND practice covering Endpoint Protection.

Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection practice questions

Sharpen your CND knowledge of Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection.

Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices practice questions

Sharpen your CND knowledge of Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices.

Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction practice questions

Sharpen your CND knowledge of Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction.

Network Attacks And Defense Strategies practice questions

Network Attacks And Defense Strategies practice questions for CND.

Network Defense Management practice questions

Network Defense Management practice questions for CND.

Application And Data Protection practice questions

Practise CND questions linked to Application And Data Protection.

Network Perimeter Protection practice questions

Work through CND questions on Network Perimeter Protection.

CND fundamentals practice questions

CND fundamentals practice questions for CND.

CND scenario practice questions

Work through CND questions on CND scenario.

CND troubleshooting practice questions

Targeted CND practice covering CND troubleshooting.

Practice directory

All CND practice sets

Every practice set is a unique selection of questions — numbered tests, domain-focused sessions, and topic-specific quizzes.

Numbered practice tests — 24 total

Test 110Q Test 210Q Test 310Q Test 410Q Test 510Q Test 610Q Test 710Q Test 810Q

Showing 8 of 24 tests. See all 24 CND practice tests →

Timed mode

Test 1 (Timed) · 10Q Test 2 (Timed) · 10Q Test 3 (Timed) · 10Q Hard Questions (Timed)

Exam Simulation (100Q)Hard Questions (25Q)Quick Quiz (10Q)

Practice by domain — 8 domains

Endpoint Protection Practice 20Q

Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection Practice 20Q

Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices Practice 20Q

Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction Practice 20Q

Network Attacks And Defense Strategies Practice 20Q

Network Defense Management Practice 20Q

Application And Data Protection Practice 20Q

Network Perimeter Protection Practice 20Q

Topic practice pages — 11 topics

View full CND practice test hub →

Official blueprint

Practice by CND exam domain

Target weak areas by practising questions from a single domain. Each domain page shows all questions, difficulty breakdown, and a focused practice session.

Endpoint Protection

Target this domain to strengthen your CND score →

Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection

Drill Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection questions for CND →

Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices

Focus your CND prep on Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices →

Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction

Focus your CND prep on Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction →

Network Attacks And Defense Strategies

Drill Network Attacks And Defense Strategies questions for CND →

Network Defense Management

Practise CND questions in this domain →

Application And Data Protection

Practise CND questions in this domain →

Network Perimeter Protection

Drill Network Perimeter Protection questions for CND →

See all domains with question counts →

Free study guide

Read the complete CND study guide

The Courseiva CND study guide covers exam format, the official domain blueprint with weights, a structured study plan, and domain-specific tips for each section. Use it alongside practice questions to build both conceptual depth and exam confidence.

Exam format and question types
Domain-by-domain breakdown with weights
Structured study plan
Common exam traps and how to avoid them
Final-week preparation strategy

Read the CND study guide →View exam domain breakdown

Sample questions

Try CND practice questions

Original exam-style questions — not copied from any exam or dump site. Open a question for the full answer breakdown.

A security engineer is configuring Linux Auditd on enterprise servers to log all attempts to modify user and group databases. Which audit rule should be added to /etc/audit/audit.r…
mediumSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
An enterprise security architect is deploying Digital Guardian DLP to protect intellectual property on Windows endpoints. An employee attempts to upload proprietary source code to…
hardSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
A security analyst is hardening an Apache HTTP Server against web attacks. Which TWO directives or modules should be configured to enhance application security and mitigate common…
mediumSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
A systems administrator needs to secure data at rest on an enterprise Linux server by encrypting an entire secondary disk partition (e.g., /dev/sdb1) using LUKS (Linux Unified Key…
easySee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
An administrator is troubleshooting a Linux endpoint running Ubuntu where AppArmor is operating in enforcing mode, but a critical daemon keeps failing to write to its log file. Whi…
hardSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
An enterprise database administrator is configuring Microsoft SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and needs to ensure that database traffic transmitted between replicas across…
hardSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →

Start full practice test →Browse all 323 questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Courseiva's CND practice test free?: Yes. All CND practice questions on Courseiva are completely free. No account or payment is required to start practising.
How many CND practice questions are available?: Courseiva currently offers 323 CND practice questions spanning all official exam domains. The question bank is updated regularly.
Are the CND questions exam dumps?: No. Every question on Courseiva is original exam-style content created for learning, not copied from real exams. The goal is to understand the concepts and reasoning behind each answer, not to memorise question-answer pairs.
Does Courseiva explain the CND answers?: Yes. Every question includes a full explanation covering why the correct answer is right, why each incorrect option is wrong, and what concept the question tests.
Can I practise CND questions by topic or domain?: Yes. Courseiva has dedicated practice pages for each domain in the CND blueprint so you can target weak areas directly.
Can I take a CND mock exam on Courseiva?: Yes. The CND mock exam simulates the real exam format with a full-length question set and detailed explanations for every answer.

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Studying for CND? These related EC-Council certifications share concepts and are common next steps.

Certified Ethical Hacker

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Courseiva provides free EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND, 312-38, Blueprint v4.0) (CND) (CND) practice questions with original exam-style questions, detailed explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics. Courseiva is an independent platform and is not affiliated with EC-Council.

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EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND, 312-38, Blueprint v4.0) (CND) CND practice test

Start practice Take mock exam Browse questions

323

practice questions

exam topics

CND

exam code

EC-Council

vendor

Ways to study CND

Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security

Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva

New here? Start with this

Start with a 25-question practice test

Covers all 8 domains · takes ~5 min · no account needed · shows your weak areas immediately

Start practice test →Full 180-question mock exam

100% free — no account required

Every way to prepare for the CND exam

Everything on Courseiva for CND is free — no subscription, no trial, no email wall. Pick a mode that matches your study phase: practice questions early on, mock exams closer to your exam date.

Practice Test

A focused 20-question round with worked explanations for every answer.

Mock Exam

A timed, full-length session that mirrors the real exam format.

Quick 25

A short 25-question set for a fast daily check-in.

Domain Practice

Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.

50-Question Set

Mid-length practice set covering all domains.

Cheat sheet

A fast-reference page for commands and key figures.

Acronyms

Every acronym on the exam blueprint, defined plainly.

Official objectives

The full exam blueprint mapped to practice resources.

Exam glossary

Every term CND candidates need to know, defined.

Practice by topic

Topic-by-topic practice pages covering the full exam.

Exam guide

How to use this CND practice test

Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.

Quick answer

Focused CND topic practice pages

Use these internal links to move from the exam guide into focused topic practice pages.

Endpoint Protection practice questions

Targeted CND practice covering Endpoint Protection.

Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection practice questions

Sharpen your CND knowledge of Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection.

Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices practice questions

Sharpen your CND knowledge of Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices.

Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction practice questions

Sharpen your CND knowledge of Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction.

Network Attacks And Defense Strategies practice questions

Network Attacks And Defense Strategies practice questions for CND.

Network Defense Management practice questions

Network Defense Management practice questions for CND.

Application And Data Protection practice questions

Practise CND questions linked to Application And Data Protection.

Network Perimeter Protection practice questions

Work through CND questions on Network Perimeter Protection.

CND fundamentals practice questions

CND fundamentals practice questions for CND.

CND scenario practice questions

Work through CND questions on CND scenario.

CND troubleshooting practice questions

Targeted CND practice covering CND troubleshooting.

Practice directory

All CND practice sets

Every practice set is a unique selection of questions — numbered tests, domain-focused sessions, and topic-specific quizzes.

Numbered practice tests — 24 total

Test 110Q Test 210Q Test 310Q Test 410Q Test 510Q Test 610Q Test 710Q Test 810Q

Showing 8 of 24 tests. See all 24 CND practice tests →

Timed mode

Test 1 (Timed) · 10Q Test 2 (Timed) · 10Q Test 3 (Timed) · 10Q Hard Questions (Timed)

Exam Simulation (100Q)Hard Questions (25Q)Quick Quiz (10Q)

Practice by domain — 8 domains

Endpoint Protection Practice 20Q

Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection Practice 20Q

Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices Practice 20Q

Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction Practice 20Q

Network Attacks And Defense Strategies Practice 20Q

Network Defense Management Practice 20Q

Application And Data Protection Practice 20Q

Network Perimeter Protection Practice 20Q

Topic practice pages — 11 topics

View full CND practice test hub →

Official blueprint

Practice by CND exam domain

Target weak areas by practising questions from a single domain. Each domain page shows all questions, difficulty breakdown, and a focused practice session.

Endpoint Protection

Target this domain to strengthen your CND score →

Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection

Drill Enterprise Cloud Virtual And Wireless Network Protection questions for CND →

Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices

Focus your CND prep on Network Security Controls Protocols And Devices →

Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction

Focus your CND prep on Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction →

Network Attacks And Defense Strategies

Drill Network Attacks And Defense Strategies questions for CND →

Network Defense Management

Practise CND questions in this domain →

Application And Data Protection

Practise CND questions in this domain →

Network Perimeter Protection

Drill Network Perimeter Protection questions for CND →

See all domains with question counts →

Free study guide

Read the complete CND study guide

Exam format and question types
Domain-by-domain breakdown with weights
Structured study plan
Common exam traps and how to avoid them
Final-week preparation strategy

Read the CND study guide →View exam domain breakdown

Sample questions

Try CND practice questions

Original exam-style questions — not copied from any exam or dump site. Open a question for the full answer breakdown.

A security engineer is configuring Linux Auditd on enterprise servers to log all attempts to modify user and group databases. Which audit rule should be added to /etc/audit/audit.r…
mediumSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
An enterprise security architect is deploying Digital Guardian DLP to protect intellectual property on Windows endpoints. An employee attempts to upload proprietary source code to…
hardSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
A security analyst is hardening an Apache HTTP Server against web attacks. Which TWO directives or modules should be configured to enhance application security and mitigate common…
mediumSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
A systems administrator needs to secure data at rest on an enterprise Linux server by encrypting an entire secondary disk partition (e.g., /dev/sdb1) using LUKS (Linux Unified Key…
easySee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
An administrator is troubleshooting a Linux endpoint running Ubuntu where AppArmor is operating in enforcing mode, but a critical daemon keeps failing to write to its log file. Whi…
hardSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →
An enterprise database administrator is configuring Microsoft SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and needs to ensure that database traffic transmitted between replicas across…
hardSee the answer and why each option is right or wrong →

Start full practice test →Browse all 323 questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Courseiva's CND practice test free?: Yes. All CND practice questions on Courseiva are completely free. No account or payment is required to start practising.
How many CND practice questions are available?: Courseiva currently offers 323 CND practice questions spanning all official exam domains. The question bank is updated regularly.
Are the CND questions exam dumps?: No. Every question on Courseiva is original exam-style content created for learning, not copied from real exams. The goal is to understand the concepts and reasoning behind each answer, not to memorise question-answer pairs.
Does Courseiva explain the CND answers?: Yes. Every question includes a full explanation covering why the correct answer is right, why each incorrect option is wrong, and what concept the question tests.
Can I practise CND questions by topic or domain?: Yes. Courseiva has dedicated practice pages for each domain in the CND blueprint so you can target weak areas directly.
Can I take a CND mock exam on Courseiva?: Yes. The CND mock exam simulates the real exam format with a full-length question set and detailed explanations for every answer.

Related certifications

More EC-Council exams to explore

Studying for CND? These related EC-Council certifications share concepts and are common next steps.

Certified Ethical Hacker

CEH · 866 practice questions

EC-Council Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)

CPENT · 274 practice questions

Certified Incident Handler

212-89 · 206 practice questions

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

CHFI · 205 practice questions

Certified SOC Analyst

312-39 · 201 practice questions

Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst

312-85 · 195 practice questions

All EC-Council certifications →