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F5 F5CAB5 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | F5 Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BIG-IP Administrator |
| Exam Number: | 101 |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Related Certifications: | F5 Certified Solution Expert - Security F5 Certified Solution Expert - LTM |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Price: | USD $160 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 80 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or at Pearson VUE testing center |
| Pre Condition: | F5 recommends completing F5 BIG-IP Administrator certification training or having equivalent hands-on experience with BIG-IP LTM |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://support.f5.com/csp/education-certification |
F5 F5CAB5 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Setup and Configuration | 20% | - Network configuration (VLANs, Self IPs, Routes) - NTP and DNS configuration - Network failover setup - Initial provisioning (Provisioning, License) - User management and role-based access |
| Troubleshooting and Support | 25% | - iRules debugging - tcpdump and network capture - Logging and log configuration - Performance and resource monitoring - Common troubleshooting scenarios - SNMP and monitoring |
| Security and Access | 10% | - SSL/TLS configuration - Role-based access control (RBAC) - User authentication (Remote Auth, LDAP, RADIUS) - Packet filtering |
| Architecture and Components | 15% | - Device service clustering (DSC) - Traffic flow and packet processing - BIG-IP system architecture - High availability (HA) configurations |
| Local Traffic Management (LTM) | 30% | - iRules and persistence profiles - Health monitors and monitory types - Pools and pool members - Load balancing modes - Virtual servers (Standard, Performance L4, Forwarding) - SSL profiles and offloading |
F5CAB5 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the F5CAB5 exam lead to?
The F5CAB5 exam is the official F5 Networks exam behind the F5-CA certification, validating the skills measured by the F5 BIG-IP Administration Support and Troubleshooting credential. It sits at the F5 Certified Technology Specialist (FCTS) level of the F5 Networks certification program. It also connects to F5 Certified Solution Expert - LTM, F5 Certified Solution Expert - Security, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the F5CAB5 exam, and how much time do I get?
The F5CAB5 exam contains 80 questions to be completed within 90 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 F5CAB5 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the F5CAB5 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is USD $160. 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 82 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 F5CAB5 exam?
F5 recommends completing F5 BIG-IP Administrator certification training or having equivalent hands-on experience with BIG-IP LTM Requirements can change when F5 Networks revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the F5CAB5 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free F5CAB5 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if F5 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.
What if I fail the F5CAB5 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every F5 BIG-IP Administration Support and Troubleshooting purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the F5CAB5 exam?
The F5 BIG-IP Administration Support and Troubleshooting exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Troubleshooting and Support — 25% of the exam
- Architecture and Components — 15% of the exam
- Security and Access — 10% 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.
F5 BIG-IP Administration Support and Troubleshooting Sample Questions:
Question 1
A BIG-IP Administrator is receiving intermittent reports from users that SSL connections to the BIG-IP device are failing. Upon checking the log files, the administrator notices: SSL transaction (TPS) rate limit reached. Reviewing stats shows a max of 1200 client-side SSL TPS and 800 server-side SSL TPS. What is the minimum SSL license limit capacity required to handle this peak?
A. 800
B. 1200
C. 400
D. 2000
Question 2
A BIG-IP Administrator receives reports from users that SSL connections to the BIG-IP device are failing. Upon checking the log files, the administrator notices: SSL transaction (TPS) rate limit reached. stats show a maximum of 1200 client-side SSL TPS and 800 server-side SSL TPS.
What is the minimum SSL license limit required to handle this peak?
A. 800
B. 1200
C. 400
D. 2000
Question 3
A user needs to determine known security vulnerabilities on an existing BIG-IP appliance and how to remediate these vulnerabilities. Which action should the BIG-IP Administrator recommend?
A. Create a UCS archive and open an F5 Support request
B. Create a UCS archive and upload to iHealth
C. Verify the TMOS version and review the release notes
D. Generate a qkview and upload to iHealth
Question 4
A Standard Virtual Server for a web application is configured with Automap for the Source Address Translation option. The original source address of the client must be known by the backend servers. What should the BIG-IP Administrator configure to meet this requirement?
A. A SNAT Pool with the client IP
B. The Virtual Server type as Performance (HTTP)
C. An HTTP profile to insert the X-Forward-For header
D. An HTTP Transparent profile
Question 5
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warning tmm[<pid>]: 011e0002:4: sweeper_segment_cb_any: Aggressive mode
/Common/default- eviction-policy activated (0) (global memory).
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warning tmm[<pid>]: 011e0003:4: Aggressive mode sweeper:
/Common/default-eviction-policy (0) (global memory) 1 Connections
killed
What is happening when the BIG-IP Administrator sees the messages in the LTM log displayed above? (Pick the 2 correct responses below)
A. The BIG-IP system starts reaping connections, all the connections will be dropped
B. The global eviction policy is triggered due to swap memory being used too high
C. The global eviction policy is triggered due to TMM memory exhaustion
D. The BIG-IP system starts reaping connections, some connections will be dropped
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: C,D |
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