ANS-C01 Practice Tests

AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

Master advanced AWS networking with our comprehensive Advanced Networking Specialty practice tests. Get exam-ready with realistic questions, detailed explanations, and AI-powered feedback for hybrid and cloud network architectures.

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Duration

170 minutes

Questions

65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored)

Cost

$300 USD

Where to register

Amazon Web Services

Issued by Amazon Web Services. Delivered via Pearson VUE or PSI. $300 USD. Schedule online or at a test center. Requires five or more years of networking experience with at least two years in cloud and hybrid networking.

01·Overview

Certification overview

The format, prerequisites, and what to expect on exam day.

Exam details

Exam Code
ANS-C01
Duration
170 minutes
Questions
65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored)
Format
Multiple choice and multiple response
Passing Score
700/1000
Cost
$300 USD
Validity
3 years
Languages
English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese

Prerequisites

Five or more years of networking experience
Two or more years of cloud and hybrid networking experience
Knowledge of AWS networking services and integration patterns
Understanding of AWS security best practices
Familiarity with AWS compute and storage options

02·Domains

Exam domains

Topics on the official blueprint, with their relative weight.

Domain 1: Network Design

30% of exam

Design edge network services and global traffic management solutions
Design DNS solutions for public, private, and hybrid environments
Design load balancing solutions for high availability and security
Define logging and monitoring requirements across networks
Design hybrid connectivity between on-premises and AWS Cloud
Design multi-account and multi-Region network architectures

Domain 2: Network Implementation

26% of exam

Implement hybrid connectivity with Direct Connect and VPN
Implement multi-account and multi-Region routing strategies
Implement complex hybrid and multi-account DNS architectures
Automate network infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code
Configure routing protocols and connectivity options
Implement security appliances and load balancing solutions

Domain 3: Network Management and Operation

20% of exam

Maintain routing and connectivity on AWS and hybrid networks
Monitor and analyze network traffic to troubleshoot issues
Optimize networks for performance, reliability, and cost
Manage routing protocols and BGP attributes
Analyze network metrics and logs using CloudWatch and Flow Logs
Implement network interface optimization strategies

Domain 4: Network Security, Compliance, and Governance

24% of exam

Implement network features to meet security and compliance needs
Secure inbound and outbound traffic flows
Implement network encryption and DNSSEC
Validate and audit security using monitoring and logging
Develop threat models and mitigation strategies
Implement certificate management and secure DNS communications

03·Key topics

What you actually study

Service families and concept clusters that show up across questions.

Hybrid Connectivity

AWS Direct Connect and virtual interfaces
Site-to-Site VPN and accelerated VPN
BGP routing and dynamic routing protocols
SD-WAN and overlay networks

Transit Gateway

Multi-account and multi-Region connectivity
Transit Gateway Connect for SD-WAN
Route propagation and traffic management
Transit Gateway Network Manager

DNS and Route 53

Public and private hosted zones
Route 53 Resolver endpoints for hybrid DNS
Traffic policies and health checks
DNSSEC and DNS delegation

Load Balancing

Application, Network, and Gateway Load Balancers
Layer 3, layer 4, and layer 7 load balancing
Global Accelerator and CloudFront integration
TLS termination and session affinity

Network Security

Security groups and network ACLs
AWS WAF and AWS Shield
Network Firewall and centralized security
VPC endpoint policies and PrivateLink

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

VPC Flow Logs and CloudWatch metrics
Reachability Analyzer and Route Analyzer
VPC Traffic Mirroring and packet analysis
Transit Gateway Network Manager topology

04·Study tips

How to actually pass it

Practical strategies for the weeks before, and the morning of.

Preparation strategy

Build hands-on experience with Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, and Transit Gateway in multi-account environments
Practice BGP routing configuration and dynamic routing protocol concepts with real network scenarios
Deploy hybrid connectivity solutions and test failover mechanisms between on-premises and AWS networks
Configure Route 53 for complex DNS scenarios including private hosted zones and resolver endpoints
Implement network monitoring and logging with VPC Flow Logs, CloudWatch, and analyze traffic patterns
Design and validate network architectures using Reachability Analyzer and Route Analyzer
Study advanced networking concepts like overlay networks, SD-WAN integration, and multi-Region architectures

Exam day

Read each question carefully and distinguish between single-select and multiple-select questions
Manage your time across 65 questions in 170 minutes, including 15 unscored questions you cannot identify
Answer all questions; unanswered questions are scored as incorrect
Flag difficult scenario-based questions that require deep networking knowledge and return to them
Pay close attention to routing policies, BGP attributes, and traffic flow implications
Remember the passing score is 700/1000; you do not need perfect answers on every domain
Draw on your hands-on hybrid networking experience; this exam deeply tests practical advanced skills

Pass ANS-C01 with confidence.

Practice that reflects the official exam blueprint, weighted by domain, with scenarios grounded in real hybrid and multi-account architectures. Start free, no card required.

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