Free CCNA Practice Exam (200-301) - 5 Real Questions, Instant Feedback, No Sign-Up
Start a free CCNA practice exam right now. Five real-format questions pulled directly from our full 103-question CCNA 200-301 mock - including the question types Cisco actually uses on exam day: single-answer, multi-answer, drag-and-drop, and refer-to-exhibit. Each answer scores instantly. No credit card. No email required to start.
Why we give the first 5 CCNA questions away free
The CCNA 200-301 exam costs $300 USD from Pearson VUE. Most candidates spend another $100 to $400 on practice exams before they sit. That means the question candidates ask first is rarely "is this practice exam comprehensive?" - it's "is this practice exam any good?" You can't answer that from a marketing page. You can answer it by taking five real questions and watching how they're written.
That's why this page exists. The five questions in the free CCNA practice test below are not throwaway warm-ups. They are pulled from the same item pool as the paid CCNA 200-301 practice exam. The grader, the explanations, and the question rendering are identical. If you don't like how the first five feel, you've lost six minutes - not $99.
What you get in this free CCNA practice exam
- 5 free CCNA practice questions drawn from the live 103-question CCNA 200-301 item bank.
- All four question formats Cisco uses on the real exam: single-answer multiple choice, multi-answer multiple choice, drag-and-drop matching, and refer-to-exhibit topology questions.
- Instant per-question scoring so you see what you got right and wrong as you go, not just at the end.
- Topic spread across all six CCNA 200-301 domains - so the preview is representative, not stacked with easy subnetting questions.
- Zero sign-up to start - the trial loads anonymously. You only create an account if you choose to unlock the full 103-question CCNA practice exam after.
CCNA 200-301 exam blueprint coverage in this practice test
Cisco's official Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam blueprint divides the syllabus into six weighted domains. The full FigigExams CCNA practice exam mirrors those weights so your score gives a realistic readiness signal. The five free questions in this preview rotate across all six domains so you see questions from every part of the blueprint, not just one.
| Domain | Weight | Key concepts you will see |
|---|---|---|
| Network Fundamentals | 20% | OSI & TCP/IP layers, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, network topologies, cabling and interface types, virtualisation fundamentals. |
| Network Access | 20% | VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, EtherChannel (LACP, PAgP), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP), Cisco wireless architectures and WLAN configuration. |
| IP Connectivity | 25% | Routing tables, static routing, OSPFv2 single-area, OSPF neighbour adjacency & LSA types, FHRPs (HSRP), administrative distance. |
| IP Services | 10% | NAT (static, dynamic, PAT), NTP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, Syslog, QoS classification & marking, SSH device access. |
| Security Fundamentals | 15% | Threats, vulnerabilities, AAA, port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, ACLs, wireless security (WPA, WPA2, WPA3). |
| Automation & Programmability | 10% | SDN concepts, REST APIs, JSON, configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), Cisco DNA Center, network programmability vs traditional CLI. |
The full mock has 103 questions. Cisco delivers between 100 and 120 items on the live CCNA 200-301 exam in a 120-minute window with a passing score of approximately 825 / 1000 (Cisco does not publish the exact cut score). FigigExams uses 70% as the pass benchmark to give you a conservative readiness target.
The four CCNA question types we mirror
One of the most common reasons candidates fail the real CCNA exam on the first attempt is unfamiliarity with non-multiple-choice items. This free CCNA practice exam exposes you to all four formats Cisco uses, so nothing on test day is a surprise.
1. Single-answer multiple choice
Pick one correct answer from four to six options. Most common item type on the CCNA. Often paired with a short scenario or output snippet.
2. Multi-answer multiple choice (choose two, choose three)
Cisco specifies how many answers to select. Partial credit does not exist - select too few or too many and the entire question is marked wrong. Our grader uses the same all-or-nothing rule.
3. Drag-and-drop matching
Match items on the left to slots on the right. Common for OSI / TCP-IP layers, OSPF LSA types, port roles in Spanning Tree, and STP / RSTP state mapping. The free preview includes at least one drag-and-drop so you can feel the interaction on touch and desktop.
4. Refer-to-exhibit (topology and config output)
A topology diagram, routing table, or show-command output is presented. You must read the exhibit to answer correctly. These items are the highest-discrimination questions on the real CCNA - candidates who read exhibits carefully consistently outperform those who skim.
Free CCNA practice exam vs full mock vs Boson ExSim-Max
If you're shopping CCNA practice exams, you've probably already opened a tab for Boson ExSim-Max - the long-standing industry default. Here's an honest side-by-side so you can pick the right tool for where you are in your prep.
| Feature | Free CCNA Trial (this page) | Full FigigExams CCNA Exam | Boson ExSim-Max for CCNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $18 per exam | ~$99 per exam pack |
| Questions | 5 | 103 | ~3 exam pack with 60+ each |
| Sign-up to start | None | Free account | Account + activation |
| All four CCNA question types | Yes | Yes | Yes (incl. simulation-style) |
| Per-question explanations | Yes | Yes | Yes (very detailed) |
| Personal Exam Coach (concept-level analysis) | No (full exam only) | Yes | No |
| Lifetime access | n/a | Yes | Time-limited (see Boson) |
| Best for | Trying the format risk-free | Diagnosing weak concepts before the real exam | Final readiness pass with industry-standard items |
The honest answer: if your budget allows it, a lot of candidates use both. Start with FigigExams to find your weak concepts cheaply, then validate readiness with a Boson run in the final week. We wrote a full Boson CCNA alternative comparison if you want the long-form version.
The Personal Exam Coach (after you finish the full exam)
Most CCNA practice exams give you a score and a domain breakdown - "you scored 48% on IP Connectivity" - and call that a result page. That's not actionable. "IP Connectivity" is twenty topics. You need to know which one you missed.
When you finish the full 103-question CCNA practice exam (not the 5-question free preview), the FigigExams Personal Exam Coach analyses your answers at the concept level:
- "You missed 4 of 5 questions involving OSPF LSA Types" - not "you got 60% on IP Connectivity."
- "You're confusing access ports with trunk ports in three drag-and-drop items" - not "study VLANs more."
- "You're 54% pass-confident based on item difficulty and your error pattern. Estimated 22 hours of focused study to pass-ready." - a real readiness number, not vibes.
The Coach also produces a prioritised study plan ordered by score impact, plus a follow-up chat where you can ask things like "explain why option C was wrong on the OSPF question" and get a tailored answer that references your own attempt. It's the part of FigigExams we hear about most from passing candidates.
How to use this free CCNA practice exam in your study plan
A practice exam used wrong burns time. Here's how to get value out of even the 5-question free preview.
- Take the 5 questions cold. Don't open notes. The free preview is a calibration check, not a tutorial. If you can't pass cold, you'll see exactly which question types and topics need attention.
- Read the explanation on every wrong answer - and on every right answer too. Right-for-the-wrong-reason is the silent killer on the real exam. The explanation tells you whether you actually knew it.
- If you're > 4 weeks out, go back to a focused topic guide on whatever you missed. Our free CCNA topic guides have 5 free practice questions per topic.
- If you're < 4 weeks out, take the full 103-question CCNA practice exam to get a real readiness score from the Personal Exam Coach. Use the resulting study plan as your week-by-week priority order.
- Repeat the full mock 7 to 10 days before exam day. A second attempt with a different question pool is the strongest single readiness signal you can get.
CCNA exam day tips that actually move your score
- Check in early. Pearson VUE will release your seat to walk-ins if you arrive less than 15 minutes before your slot. The reschedule fee is $50.
- You cannot return to a question once you submit it. Cisco does not allow review on CCNA. If you flag-and-return, that habit will hurt you - retrain it in your last week of practice.
- Read every exhibit twice. Half of exhibit questions are answered by a single line of
showoutput you missed on the first pass. - For "choose two / choose three" items, count your selections before clicking next. Wrong count = full mark loss. No partial credit.
- Time budget: roughly 60 seconds per item on average. Drag-and-drops and exhibits will use more, single-answer recall will use less. Watch the clock at question 50 - if you're behind by 10+ minutes, accelerate.
- Bring two forms of ID (one with photo, one with signature). Pearson VUE turns away candidates over this every single day.
What CCNA candidates are saying
"the free test is way better than boson imo and its free and 105 questions and it shows you the result and what you had wrong in the end, you can use a mock email to create the account idk why you guys hate so much, I have my ccna on tuesday and got 96% on this practice test which really boosted my confidence"
Reviews like this are why we built the Personal Exam Coach. The CCNA market is full of practice exams that all look the same from the outside. The best signal you can get is from real candidates one week before their attempt - and the bar they care about is straightforward: did the practice exam predict their score accurately?
Free CCNA Practice Exam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is this CCNA practice exam really free?
Yes. Five real CCNA 200-301 questions, instant scoring, no credit card, no email required to start. You only create an account if you decide to unlock the full 103-question paid mock after.
How many free CCNA practice questions can I take?
Five on this trial page. Each topic page on our CCNA learning hub also has 5 free practice questions, so across all topics you can take well over 100 free CCNA practice questions without paying. There is also a full free 100+ question CCNA practice exam available with the promo code CCNA-EXAM-FULL.
Are these questions the same difficulty as the real CCNA exam?
The questions are written to match the cognitive level of the live CCNA 200-301 exam. Cisco rates items on a 1 to 5 difficulty scale. Our item bank ranges across the same scale, with the average item calibrated slightly above the live exam mean - so a 75% on our practice exam typically corresponds to a comfortable pass on the real exam, not a marginal one.
Does the free trial include drag-and-drop and exhibit-based questions?
Yes. The free preview rotates through single-answer, multi-answer, drag-and-drop, and refer-to-exhibit items so you experience all four formats Cisco uses on test day.
How is FigigExams different from Boson ExSim-Max?
Two practical differences: price ($18 per exam vs ~$99 for ExSim-Max) and the Personal Exam Coach - concept-level diagnosis with a follow-up chat that no other CCNA practice tool currently offers. Boson remains a strong choice if you want the industry-standard item bank or are already using their IndexPro textbook. We wrote a full side-by-side comparison here.
What does the full CCNA practice exam cost?
$18 per exam. That includes lifetime access to the 103-question mock, all four question types, full per-question explanations, the Personal Exam Coach analysis, and the follow-up Coach chat.
Is the CCNA 200-301 exam being retired?
No. The current CCNA 200-301 exam (v1.1, blueprint update Aug 2024) is the active version. Cisco typically refreshes CCNA every 3-4 years - v1.0 was Feb 2020, v1.1 is Aug 2024, so the next major refresh is most likely 2027 or 2028. All FigigExams CCNA content is aligned to v1.1.
How long should I study before taking the CCNA exam?
For a candidate with no prior networking exposure, plan 250 to 350 hours over 4 to 6 months. For a candidate with hands-on networking experience already, 80 to 150 hours over 8 to 12 weeks is realistic. The fastest credible plan we've seen pass is around 6 weeks of full-time study from a Net+ background. Use the Personal Exam Coach readiness number as your "ready" signal, not a calendar.
Can I retake the free CCNA practice test?
Yes. You can refresh the trial as many times as you like. Each session reshuffles the answer order so the practice stays useful. To get a fresh question set, take the full 103-question paid exam - it draws from a much larger item pool.
Will this CCNA practice exam work on my phone?
Yes. The exam UI is fully responsive. Drag-and-drop questions also support tap-to-place on touch devices, so phone and tablet candidates get the same experience as desktop without the awkward drag motion.
Do you offer practice exams for CCNP, Security+, AWS, or other certifications?
Yes. Browse all FigigExams practice exams for the full list - currently CCNA, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Network+. CCNP is on the 2026 roadmap.
Do you offer a full free CCNA practice exam (more than 5 questions)?
Yes. Apply the promo code CCNA-EXAM-FULL at checkout for a free unlock of the full 103-question CCNA practice exam, including the Personal Exam Coach analysis. No credit card. The code was created so candidates who can't afford paid prep still get a real readiness signal before exam day.
Ready? Start your free CCNA practice exam
Five real CCNA 200-301 questions. Instant feedback. About six minutes. No credit card. If the format clicks, the full 103-question mock plus Personal Exam Coach is $18.