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Practise Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 practice test — original exam-style scenarios covering every exam domain, with detailed explanations, wrong-answer analysis, and common exam traps. Cisco exams often test practical networking judgement: reading command output, interpreting topologies, and choosing the right configuration or troubleshooting step. Courseiva focuses on original exam-style practice questions with explanations, not copied exam dumps.
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Key facts for the Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 exam.
Exam cost
$400 USD / ~£320
Duration
120 minutes
Question count
90-110 questions
Passing score
825 / 1000
Validity
3 years
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
Online proctored
Yes — available
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100% free — no account required
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Courseiva provides free Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 (350-701) 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 Cisco.
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Question formats
The Cisco CCNP Security certification demonstrates the ability to implement and operate core Cisco security technologies across network, cloud, content, endpoint, and network access domains. The core exam (SCOR 350-701) covers Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls, VPN solutions, identity management with ISE, web and email security, and cloud security integration. Holders of this certification are equipped to design and manage enterprise-grade security architectures. It is a respected credential in the cybersecurity industry and a prerequisite for the CCIE Security track.
Official prerequisite
None formally required; CCNA or equivalent knowledge recommended
Recommended experience
3-5 years of experience in network security; familiarity with Cisco ASA, Firepower NGFW, ISE, and general security concepts including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention
3-5 years of hands-on experience with Cisco security products and enterprise network security design
Should you skip this exam?
Skip if you are new to networking security; start with CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CyberOps Associate first
Courseiva study tip
Focus heavily on Cisco Firepower NGFW, ISE policy configuration, and the VPN technologies (FlexVPN, DMVPN, AnyConnect). Lab practice on real or simulated Cisco gear is critical.
UK salary range
£55,000 – £90,000
US salary range
$95,000 – $145,000
Job roles that cite SCOR 350-701
What certification to take next
The exam costs $400 USD. It is booked and taken through Pearson VUE, with pricing subject to local taxes and regional variation.
The passing score is 825 out of 1000, using Cisco's scaled scoring model. The exact number of correct answers required can vary between exam versions.
The exam typically contains 90-110 questions spanning multiple choice, multiple response, drag and drop, and simulation formats.
It tests knowledge of network security concepts, Cisco ASA and Firepower NGFW, VPN technologies (AnyConnect, FlexVPN, DMVPN), Cisco ISE for identity and access, web and email security, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
The certification is valid for 3 years. Recertification options include passing another professional-level exam or earning continuing education credits.
The SCOR 350-701 exam is the qualifying exam for both CCNP Security and CCIE Security, so passing it is a required step toward CCIE Security.
It is best suited for network security engineers, firewall and VPN administrators, and security architects with 3-5 years of experience in Cisco security environments who want to advance into senior or architect roles.
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Practice modes
Choose a mode that matches your current study phase. Use topic practice early on and mock exams closer to your exam date.
All 350-701 Questions
Browse the full question bank organised by domain and difficulty.
Practice Test
Start a session with detailed answer explanations after each question.
Mock Exam
Simulate the real exam with a timed, full-length question set.
Quick 10
A 10-question warm-up — ideal for a short daily study session.
Flashcards
Reinforce key terms, commands, and protocol facts with flashcards.
Domain Practice
Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.
50-Question Set
Mid-length practice set covering all domains.
Full-length Simulation
Full exam simulation matching the real question count.
Exam guide
Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.
Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.
How the topic appears in realistic exam-style scenarios.
Which detail in the question changes the correct answer.
How to eliminate plausible but wrong options.
How to connect the question back to the wider exam objective.
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Practice directory
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Timed mode
Official blueprint
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Free study guide
The Courseiva 350-701 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.
Sample questions
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Trap 1: show crypto engine statistics
Shows crypto engine utilization, not SA details.
Trap 2: debug crypto isakmp
Debug command that can impact performance; not a verification show command.
Trap 3: show crypto isakmp sa
Shows IKE phase 1 SAs, not IPsec phase 2 SAs.
show crypto ipsec sa
Displays IPsec security associations and packet/error counters.
show crypto engine statistics
Why wrong: Shows crypto engine utilization, not SA details.
debug crypto isakmp
Why wrong: Debug command that can impact performance; not a verification show command.
show crypto isakmp sa
Why wrong: Shows IKE phase 1 SAs, not IPsec phase 2 SAs.
Trap 1: Sponsored guest portal
Requires a sponsor, not suitable for self-service AUP acceptance.
Trap 2: Hotspot guest portal
Provides open access without authentication.
Trap 3: BYOD portal
Used for device onboarding, not guest access.
Sponsored guest portal
Why wrong: Requires a sponsor, not suitable for self-service AUP acceptance.
Hotspot guest portal
Why wrong: Provides open access without authentication.
BYOD portal
Why wrong: Used for device onboarding, not guest access.
Self-registration guest portal
Allows guests to register and accept AUP.
Trap 1: Enable SSL decryption to inspect the encrypted traffic
SSL decryption does not solve TCP state violations.
Trap 2: Increase the TCP timeout values on the FTD to accommodate longer…
Longer timeouts may help but the issue is state mismatch, not timeout.
Trap 3: Block all traffic to the web server except from trusted IPs
This is too restrictive and would block legitimate external customers.
Enable SSL decryption to inspect the encrypted traffic
Why wrong: SSL decryption does not solve TCP state violations.
Increase the TCP timeout values on the FTD to accommodate longer sessions
Why wrong: Longer timeouts may help but the issue is state mismatch, not timeout.
Block all traffic to the web server except from trusted IPs
Why wrong: This is too restrictive and would block legitimate external customers.
Configure TCP state bypass on the FTD for the web server traffic
Bypassing state tracking allows packets that may be asymmetric to pass without being dropped.
Trap 1: Enable selective proxy for all traffic
Selective proxy is not a policy type in Umbrella.
Trap 2: Create an allow list with only safe domains
That would block all domains not on the list, which is too restrictive.
Trap 3: Use a custom policy with both allow and block lists
While possible, it is not the simplest and typically block list is sufficient.
Create a block list with known malicious domains
Block list allows all traffic except specified malicious domains.
Enable selective proxy for all traffic
Why wrong: Selective proxy is not a policy type in Umbrella.
Create an allow list with only safe domains
Why wrong: That would block all domains not on the list, which is too restrictive.
Use a custom policy with both allow and block lists
Why wrong: While possible, it is not the simplest and typically block list is sufficient.
Trap 1: Acts as a next-generation firewall
Stealthwatch is not a firewall; it's a traffic analysis tool.
Trap 2: Functions as an intrusion prevention system (IPS)
It does not perform inline prevention; it is a detection and analysis tool.
Can integrate with Cisco ISE for automated threat response
Integration allows ISE to enforce policies based on Stealthwatch alerts.
Provides behavioral analysis to detect threats
It uses machine learning to establish baselines and detect anomalies.
Acts as a next-generation firewall
Why wrong: Stealthwatch is not a firewall; it's a traffic analysis tool.
Uses NetFlow and IPFIX for network traffic visibility
Stealthwatch collects flow data from network devices.
Functions as an intrusion prevention system (IPS)
Why wrong: It does not perform inline prevention; it is a detection and analysis tool.
Trap 1: Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
DAI prevents ARP spoofing, not NAC.
Trap 2: IP source guard
IP source guard prevents IP spoofing, not NAC.
Trap 3: DHCP snooping
DHCP snooping is a security feature for DHCP, not NAC.
802.1X authentication
802.1X is a standard for network access control.
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
Why wrong: DAI prevents ARP spoofing, not NAC.
IP source guard
Why wrong: IP source guard prevents IP spoofing, not NAC.
DHCP snooping
Why wrong: DHCP snooping is a security feature for DHCP, not NAC.
MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
MAB is used for devices that cannot perform 802.1X.
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