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Scoring Guide
Cisco Certified Network Professional SecurityPassing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the 350-701 exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
825/1000
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Cisco Certified Network Professional Security exam format
Passing Score
825/1000
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
90-110
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
120 min
To complete the exam
Domains
6
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 6 domains
Domain 1Security Concepts
25%
~16 questions
Domain 2Network Security
20%
~13 questions
Domain 3Securing the Cloud and Content
15%
~10 questions
Domain 4Endpoint Protection and Detection
15%
~10 questions
Domain 5Secure Network Access
15%
~10 questions
Domain 6Visibility and Enforcement
10%
~7 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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