Exam format

350-701

What the CCNP Security exam looks like

350-701 runs 120 minutes, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and lab simulations. Cisco does not publish how many questions it asks. Every figure on this page is read from the official exam page and linked to it.

How many questions, and how long

Cisco does not publish how many questions 350-701 asks. The time limit is 120 minutes, and the format is multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and lab simulations.

What the questions look like

Multiple choice and multiple response, drag-and-drop, simlets, and simulations against Cisco security product configuration, at professional depth.

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What passes

Cisco does not publish a fixed passing score for 350-701.

What that score means, and how it is calculated

If you do not pass

A retake costs another $400.

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How long it stays valid

CCNP Security is valid for 3 years from the day you pass. CCNP certifications last three years. Renew with continuing education credits, by passing another professional or expert exam, or by re-taking the exams. Cisco professional certifications last three years. Renew with continuing education credits, by passing another professional or expert exam, or by re-taking the exams.

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What this means for practice

Our CCNP Security practice exams are assembled to the published domain weightings and sat against a 120-minute clock, in exam conditions or in study mode. Every answer shows the official page it was checked against.

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