Questions
100
Time limit
120 min
Passing score
825 / 1000
Format
MCQ + PBQs
350-401 ENCOR is the core exam for the CCNP Enterprise certification. It covers enterprise network architecture, virtualization (VXLAN, LISP, SDN), infrastructure (L2/L3, IGPs, EGPs, QoS, SD-WAN), network assurance, security (Zero Trust, ISE), and automation. It also serves as the qualifying exam for CCIE Enterprise.
Prerequisites
CCNA-level knowledge required. 3–5 years of enterprise networking experience strongly recommended. Hands-on lab access (CML / EVE-NG) is essential.
Career outcomes
Five focus areas with the weight each domain carries on the real exam. We have practice questions and PBQs for every domain.
Architecture
Enterprise design, WAN, on-prem / hybrid / cloud, SD-WAN, SASE concepts.
Virtualization
Server virtualization, VXLAN, LISP, GRE, IPsec, VRF.
Infrastructure
L2 (STP, EtherChannel), L3 (OSPF, BGP), wireless, IP services, QoS.
Network Assurance
Diagnostic tools, SPAN/RSPAN, IP SLA, DNA Center, NetFlow.
Security
Device hardening, AAA, Zero Trust, network access control, REST API security.
Automation
Python data structures, JSON/YAML/XML, REST APIs, Ansible, Cisco DNA Center.
Curated MCQs
Hundreds of ENCOR MCQs aligned to every objective. Filter by domain, difficulty, or take a full timed exam.
6 PBQ simulation types
Firewall configs, log analysis, terminal investigations, network configs, drag-drops, troubleshoot wizards — exam-realistic.
Video lessons by domain
Walkthroughs for each ENCOR domain. Watch, then quiz yourself.
AI tutor on every question
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Flashcards with spaced repetition
AI-generated decks for each domain. Review the cards you keep getting wrong.
Per-domain analytics
See exactly which ENCOR domains need more work. Stop guessing what to study.
Based on what we've seen work for ENCOR candidates. Adjust to your pace — most people land between 4 and 10 weeks.
Week 1–3
Infrastructure — L2 STP variants, L3 OSPF, BGP. The biggest 30% domain.
Week 4
Architecture + virtualization (VXLAN, LISP, GRE, IPsec).
Week 5–6
Security + network assurance + automation. Build a Python script or two.
Week 7+
Full practice exams + weak-area drilling. ENCOR is dense — give it time.
How does ENCOR relate to CCNP Enterprise?
ENCOR is the core exam — pass it + one concentration exam (eg ENARSI for routing) and you earn CCNP Enterprise. It's also a CCIE qualifying exam.
Is ENCOR harder than CCNA?
Significantly. ENCOR assumes CCNA-level knowledge and goes much deeper into BGP, MPLS basics, automation, and Cisco-specific features like DNA Center and SD-WAN.