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Cisco 350-501 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies |
| Exam Number: | 350-501 SPCOR |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Variable (approx. 750–850 / 1000) |
| Exam Price: | USD 400 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90–110 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple choice, Simulation, Drag and drop, Testlet |
| Recommended Training: | Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing center |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of service provider network operations and technologies |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/training-events/le31/le46/cln/marketing/exam-topics/350-501-SPCOR.pdf |
Cisco 350-501 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Core Architecture | 15% | - Virtualization
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| Topic 2: Quality of Service | 10% | - Congestion management and avoidance
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| Topic 3: Automation and Programmability | 15% | - Orchestration and management
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| Topic 4: Security | 10% | - Control plane security
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| Topic 5: Core Networking | 25% | - Routing protocols
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| Topic 6: Core Services | 20% | - Traffic engineering
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| Topic 7: Network Assurance | 5% | - Monitoring and troubleshooting
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Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (350-501) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The 350-501 exam, officially known as Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies, is the Cisco test that leads to the CCNP Service Provider, CCIE Service Provider, Cisco Certified Specialist - Service Provider Core certification at the Professional, Expert, Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional.
The 350-501 exam contains 90–110 questions, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 350-501 exam is Variable (approx. 750–850 / 1000), and the official registration fee is USD 400. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of service provider network operations and technologies
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/training-events/le31/le46/cln/marketing/exam-topics/350-501-SPCOR.pdf.
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The official Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies outline is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Core Architecture — 15% of the exam
- Security — 10% of the exam
- Core Services — 20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies Sample Questions:
Question 1
Refer to the exhibit. An engineer is implementing Auto-RP and reviewing the configuration of the PE-A.
Which configuration permits Auto-RP messages to be forwarded over this interface?
A. PE-A(config-if)#ip pim sparse-dense-mode
B. PE-A(config-if)#no ip pim bsr-border
C. PE-A(config-if)#ip pim sparse-mode
D. PE-A(config-if)#ip igmp version 3
Question 2
What is the purpose of DS-Lite technology?
A. It enables networks to pass encapsulated IPv4-in-IPv6 traffic over the ISP backbone.
B. It allows network administrators to implement shared IPv4 addresses between the ISP and its customers.
C. It allows an ISP to service IPv6 networks over an IPv4-enabled ISP backbone.
D. It allows network administrators to transition a network to IPv6 while maintaining IPv4 support.
Question 3
Refer to the exhibit. Which show command shows statistics for the control plane policy and is used to troubleshoot?
A. show policy control-plane
B. show policy-map control-plane
C. show control-plane CoPP
D. show control-plane
Question 4
Refer to the exhibit. The network administrator is configuring memory telemetry on router R1.
Only kvGPB encoding and gRPC protocol based on RFC 7540 should be used. Updates should be sent every two seconds. Which two commands must the administrator apply to complete the task? (Choose two.)
A. stream yang-push
B. stream native
C. stream yang-notif-native
D. update-policy periodic 200
E. update-policy periodic 2
Question 5
Refer to the exhibit. This enterprise configured MPLS within its network to connect offices that span different geographic areas, with LDP running between connected neighbors. At each office, including headquarters, the networks are running OSPF with a similar configuration.
Which additional action must the engineering team take to support a more reliable connection between MPLS and OSPF?
A. Implement targeted LDP sessions between the peers connected to interface g0/1 and g0/2.
B. Implement MPLS LDP sync to synchronize OSPF and LDP.
C. Implement MD5 authentication between LDP and OSPF neighbors to secure the connection.
D. Implement LDP session protection to maintain uptime during outages.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: A,D | Question 5 Answer: B |
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