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Key exam facts

Provider
Dell Technologies owns the Proven Professional examination; Pearson administers proctored delivery through test centers and OnVUE.
Format
Computer-scored, proctored knowledge examination at Pearson test centers or online through OnVUE. Specific item-type names and percentage shares are not published in the current target exam description or target page.
Time limit
90 minutes, as stated under Duration in the D-NWG-FN-23 exam description.
Passing score
A pass is required. The numerical passing threshold and score scale are not published in the current three-page D-NWG-FN-23 exam description or its current exam page; the Pearson program page describes provisional computer scores and subsequent statistical validation, without a numerical cut score. Checked 2026-11-01; no threshold from another exam is substituted.
Exam fee
USD $230.00 for the Dell Certification Exam Voucher on Pearson's U.S. voucher store; the voucher is usable in any country and expires twelve months after purchase. This is the certification voucher price, not the practice-test or achievement voucher price.

Topics covered

  • Networking Essentials (5%)

    • Explain the purpose and function of network devices such as switches and routers
    • Distinguish between interface and cabling options
    • Describe the steps and settings used for the initial configuration of a switch

  • Ethernet Technologies (40%)

    • Describe how Ethernet addressing and framing operates
    • Describe the operation and behavior of LLDP, VLANs, STP, and LAG
    • Identify the commands to configure and verify LLDP, VLANs, STP, and LAG
    • Describe common storage networking features and benefits

  • IP Networking (25%)

    • Identify the differences between private and public IP addressing
    • Describe the properties of IPv4 addressing
    • Describe the IPv6 address format and types of IPv6 address
    • Explain the forwarding logic used by Layer 3 capable devices
    • Identify the differences between static and dynamic routing

  • Network Services (5%)

    • Identify the commands to configure and verify the operation of DHCP
    • Describe the operation and behavior of the NTP service
    • Identify the commands to configure and verify the operation of NTP

  • Security Essentials (10%)

    • Describe the options for securing access to a network switch
    • Identify the commands used to configure local authentication
    • Describe the use and configuration of ACLs

  • Network Operations (10%)

    • Identify the commands to transfer files to/from switches
    • Identify common connectivity problems and their solutions
    • Outline the recommended steps during a switch OS upgrade
    • Identify the commands to enable a switch for SNMP monitoring

  • Automation (5%)

    • Explain the role and advantages of using Smart Fabric Services

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Computer-scored, proctored knowledge examination at Pearson test centers or online through OnVUE. Specific item-type names and percentage shares are not published in the current target exam description or target page.

How long is the exam?

90 minutes, as stated under Duration in the D-NWG-FN-23 exam description.

What is the passing score?

A pass is required. The numerical passing threshold and score scale are not published in the current three-page D-NWG-FN-23 exam description or its current exam page; the Pearson program page describes provisional computer scores and subsequent statistical validation, without a numerical cut score. Checked 2026-11-01; no threshold from another exam is substituted.

How much does the exam cost?

USD $230.00 for the Dell Certification Exam Voucher on Pearson's U.S. voucher store; the voucher is usable in any country and expires twelve months after purchase. This is the certification voucher price, not the practice-test or achievement voucher price.

Official sources and references

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