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F5 F5CAB1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | F5 Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BIG-IP Administration: Install, Initial Configuration, and Upgrade |
| Exam Number: | F5CAB1 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Price: | $50 USD |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 76 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP Admin (F5CTS-BIG-IP-Admin) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, True/False, Scenario-based, Multiple select |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites, but basic networking knowledge and familiarity with F5 BIG-IP platform is recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.f5.com/learn/certification/f5cab1 |
F5 F5CAB1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Security and User Management | 20% | - Configure SSH and console access - Configure AFM (Advanced Firewall Module) - Configure user accounts and roles (admin, resource, partition) - Configure IP firewall and policy - Configure SSL certificates |
| Topic 2: Backup, Restore, and Upgrade | 26% | - Upgrade BIG-IP system (TMOS,Hotfix) - Perform UCS and SCF backup and restore operations - Verify upgrade and downgrade - Backup and restore BIG-IP configuration (UCS, SCF) - Downgrade BIG-IP system |
| Topic 3: Traffic Management | 26% | - Configure route domain - Create VLANs and self IPs - Create trunk and LACP - Create SNAT and DNAT objects - Configure persistence profiles - Create health monitors - Configure load balancing pool and virtual server |
| Topic 4: Initial Setup and Configuration | 28% | - Configure high-speed logging (HSL) - Install BIG-IP system - Configure network failover - Configure management interface and port lockdown - Restore BIG-IP configuration - Initialize and provision BIG-IP modules - Perform base system configuration |
Common Questions About the F5 F5CAB1 Exam
What is the F5 BIG-IP Administration Install, Initial Configuration, and Upgrade exam all about?
The F5CAB1 exam is the official F5 Networks exam behind the F5-CA certification, validating the skills measured by the F5 BIG-IP Administration Install, Initial Configuration, and Upgrade credential. It sits at the Associate level of the F5 Networks certification program. It also connects to F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP Admin (F5CTS-BIG-IP-Admin), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the F5CAB1 exam, and how much time do I get?
The F5CAB1 exam contains 76 questions to be completed within 120 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 F5CAB1 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the F5CAB1 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $50 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 72 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 F5CAB1 exam?
No formal prerequisites, but basic networking knowledge and familiarity with F5 BIG-IP platform is recommended 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 F5CAB1 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free F5CAB1 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 F5CAB1 exam, and how is my order delivered?
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What topics are covered in the F5CAB1 exam?
The F5 BIG-IP Administration Install, Initial Configuration, and Upgrade exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Traffic Management — 26% of the exam
- Backup, Restore, and Upgrade — 26% of the exam
- Security and User Management — 20% 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 Install, Initial Configuration, and Upgrade Sample Questions:
Question 1
What should you do before performing a software upgrade on BIG-IP?
A. Make a backup of the configuration
B. Deactivate all SSL certificates
C. Shut down all virtual servers
D. Delete unused routes
Question 2
The Configuration Utility of a BIG-IP device is currently accessible via its management IP
10.53.1.245 from all VLANs.
The BIG-IP Administrator needs to restrict access so only hosts from the 10.0.0.0/24 subnet can access the Configuration Utility.
Which TMSH command accomplishes this?
A. (tmos)# create /net acl MGMT.HTTP rule add { (permit tcp 10.0.0.0/24 10.53.1.245 http) (deny ip any any http) }
B. (tmos)# modify /sys httpd allow replace-all-with {10.0.0.0/24}
C. (tmos)# modify /ltm httpd allow replace-all-with {10.0.0.0/24}
D. (tmos)# create /net acl MGMT.HTTP rule add { (permit tcp 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.255 host 10.53.1.245
http) }
Question 3
Which of the following should you do to enable SSL offloading on a BIG-IP system?
A. Enable SSL through the System > Security settings
B. Configure an SSL profile and associate it with the virtual server
C. Set up a VLAN for SSL offloading
D. Configure the SSL profile on the backend servers
Question 4
Which option is used to install a new version of the BIG-IP software?
A. System > Software Management
B. Local Traffic > Pools
C. Security > SSL Certificates
D. System > Archives
Question 5
The BIG-IP Administrator wants to manage the newly built F5 system through an in-band Self-IP.
The administrator has configured a VLAN and Self-IP and can ping the IP from their workstation, but cannot access the system via SSH or HTTPS.
What port lockdown settings should the BIG-IP Administrator use to allow management access on the Self-IP? (Choose two.)
A. The Self-IP port lockdown behavior could be adjusted to Allow All
B. The Self-IP port lockdown behavior could be adjusted to Allow Management
C. The Self-IP port lockdown behavior could be adjusted to Allow Default
D. The Self-IP port lockdown behavior could be adjusted to Allow Mgmt
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: B,D |


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