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AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Practice Exams

Original scenario-based mock tests for the ability to design, implement, manage and secure AWS and hybrid network architectures at scale.

Official information, simplified

ANS-C01 exam overview and intended candidate

AWS validates the ability to design, implement, manage and secure AWS and hybrid network architectures at scale. The intended audience includes network architects, network engineers, cloud connectivity specialists and infrastructure consultants. AWS recommends 5 or more years of networking experience, including 2 or more years of cloud and hybrid networking.

65total exam questions
170 minofficial duration
700minimum scaled passing score
3 yearsstandard certification validity

Prerequisites and recommended knowledge: No specific AWS certification prerequisite is claimed. Use the official page to confirm current scheduling, language, testing, pricing and recertification details.

Verify before scheduling: Review the official certification page, ANS-C01 exam guide, and current AWS recertification options.

Current official blueprint

ANS-C01 domains and scored-content weights

Official domainWeightPreparation focus
Network Design30%Edge, DNS, load balancing, logging and global or hybrid architectures.
Network Implementation26%Routing, connectivity, automation and implementation of AWS networking services.
Network Management and Operation20%Monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, reliability and cost management.
Network Security, Compliance, and Governance24%Traffic controls, auditing, encryption and secure network architectures.

On smaller screens, swipe the table horizontally to review every column.

Technologies and concepts to review

Amazon VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, Route 53, CloudFront, Global Accelerator, Elastic Load Balancing, Network Firewall, AWS WAF, Shield and VPC Flow Logs.

The official guide is the source of truth and may be revised. Domain weights above total 100% of scored content.

Original ethical practice

How these ANS-C01 practice exams support preparation

This independent Udemy-hosted course uses original scenario questions and explanation-led review. It supplements—not replaces—the AWS exam guide, AWS documentation, Skill Builder and hands-on practice.

Design global and hybrid networksPractice DNS, edge, transit, load-balancing and connectivity decisions.
Implement complex routingWork through BGP, segmentation, multi-account and multi-Region scenarios.
Operate and troubleshootUse monitoring and traffic evidence to isolate performance and connectivity issues.
Secure network flowsApply inspection, encryption, access controls, logging and governance patterns.
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Reader questions

ANS-C01 practice exam FAQs

Who is ANS-C01 designed for?

Network architects, network engineers, cloud connectivity specialists and infrastructure consultants. AWS recommends 5 or more years of networking experience, including 2 or more years of cloud and hybrid networking.

How many questions and how much time?

AWS currently lists 65 questions and 170 minutes.

What is the passing score?

The official guide reports a minimum scaled score of 700 out of 1,000.

Are these real exam questions or dumps?

No. CertShield provides original independent practice content, not leaked, copied, recalled or unauthorized exam material.

Does a practice score guarantee certification success?

No. Use scores to identify gaps; they cannot predict your exact AWS exam result.

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