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Cisco 300-320 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) |
| Exam Number: | 300-320 |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD |
| Passing Score: | 750-850 / 1000 (variable) |
| Exam Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Service Architecture Design |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-70 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice Multiple Answer, Multiple Choice Single Answer, Scenario-based |
| Recommended Training: | Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) v1.2 |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCDA certification or equivalent knowledge, 3-5 years of enterprise network design experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/current-list/arch.html |
Cisco 300-320 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Enterprise Data Center Integration | 17% | - Design virtualization and cloud integration - Design disaster recovery and business continuity - Design data center infrastructure and connectivity - Design data center interconnect (DCI) |
| Topic 2: WANs for Enterprise Networks | 17% | - Design WAN optimization and resiliency - Design hybrid WAN architectures - Design site-to-site and remote access VPN - Design WAN connectivity options (MPLS, Internet, VPN) |
| Topic 3: Advanced Addressing and Routing Solutions for Enterprise Networks | 22% | - Design complex IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes - Design route redistribution and path control - Design routing protocol solutions (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) - Design high availability and convergence |
| Topic 4: Network Services | 11% | - Design network services integration - Design network management and monitoring - Design IP multicast services - Design quality of service (QoS) |
| Topic 5: Advanced Enterprise Campus Networks | 20% | - Design high availability and redundancy - Design multicast and QoS in campus - Design virtualization and VLAN strategies - Design Layer 2 and Layer 3 campus architectures |
| Topic 6: Security Services | 13% | - Design threat defense and secure access - Design segmentation and secure routing - Design compliance and security policies - Design network security architecture |
Common Questions About the Cisco 300-320 Exam
What is the Cisco Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures exam all about?
The 300-320 exam is the official Cisco exam behind the Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) certification, validating the skills measured by the Cisco Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Cisco certification program. It also connects to Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Service Architecture Design, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 300-320 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 300-320 exam contains 60-70 questions to be completed within 75 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the 300-320 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 300-320 exam is 750-850 / 1000 (variable), and the official registration fee is $300 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 225 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 300-320 exam?
Recommended: CCDA certification or equivalent knowledge, 3-5 years of enterprise network design experience Requirements can change when Cisco revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 300-320 exam?
You can book the Cisco Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 300-320 exam?
Cisco recommends the following training resources for the Cisco Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 225 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
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Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 300-320 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Cisco revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
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What topics are covered in the 300-320 exam?
The Cisco Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Security Services — 13% of the exam
- Advanced Enterprise Campus Networks — 20% of the exam
- Network Services — 11% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Cisco Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures Sample Questions:
Question 1
What is the preferred protocol for a router that is running in an IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack configuration?
A. IPX
B. Microsoft NetBIOS
C. IPv6
D. IPv4
Question 2
In Cisco ACI, which result occurs to the traffic when communication between the data plane and the Cisco APIC controller is lost?
A. The fabric stops forwarding until convergence occurs
B. Data in transit is lost
C. Data is queued until communication is restored.
D. The ACI fabric continues to forward traffic
Question 3
Management has chosen to implement a top-of-the-rack data center design. Which two benefits of moving to this model are true? (Choose two.)
A. easier per rack upgrades
B. fewer switches to manage
C. decreased cabling costs
D. fewer ports required in the aggregation
E. directly connected racks in the row
Question 4
A data center has several business partners who want to have their compute resources installed. The data center uses one VLAN to support vendor equipment and requires limited visibility and connectivity between vendor servers. Which segmentation concept satisfies these requirements?
A. IP NAT
B. LAN-to-LAN VPN
C. private VLANs
D. protected VLANs
Question 5
Which technology should a network designer combine with VSS to ensure a loop free topology with optimal convergence time?
A. RPVST+
B. Multichassis EtherChannel
C. UplinkFast
D. Portfast
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: A,C | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |


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