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HPE Network Switching Associate Exam · US

Key exam facts

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Proctored written examination; test center or OnVUE; reference materials prohibited.
Exam questions
Total questions: 60.
Time limit
1 hour 30 minutes
Passing score
73%

Topics covered

  • Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies. (24%)

    • Describe and explain the OSI Model.
    • Describe and explain the most common layer media (Layer 1).
    • Describe the basics of Layer 2 Ethernet, including broadcast domains.
    • Describe the basics of Layer 3 addressing, including subnetting, ARP, and routing.
    • Define and recognize the purpose and interaction of Layer 4 (Transport) protocols in an IP network.
    • Identify the role of various network management protocols such as TFTP, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, and SNMPv2
    • Identify and describe the concept of QoS and explain its significance in converged networks.
    • Describe and explain the basic network security setup on HPE Aruba Networking switches.
    • Describe Layer 2 redundancy technologies such as STP/RSTP and VSF, including their benefits.
    • Describe and apply link aggregation.
    • Identify, describe, and explain VLANs

  • Identify, describe, and differentiate HPE Aruba Networking products' and solutions' functions and features. (21%)

    • Identify basic features and management options for HPE Aruba Networking wired products
    • Identify the software capabilities and differentiators in the HPE Networking switching product line
    • Identify the hardware capabilities and differentiators in the HPE Networking switching product line
    • Identify and describe available tool sets for managing HPE Aruba Networking products (CLI-based, web, scripted, SNMP, Aruba Central, mobile app, and API).

  • Install, configure, set up, and validate wired network solutions. (22%)

    • Configure basic features on HPE Aruba Networking switches, including initial settings and management access.
    • Configure HPE Aruba Networking switches with Layer 2 technologies such as RSTP/MSTP, link aggregation, VLANs, and LLDP.
    • Configure HPE Aruba Networking switches with Layer 3 technologies including IP addressing, routing
    • Validate the installed solution via show commands.

  • Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain HPE Aruba Networking solutions. (17%)

    • Troubleshoot switched and routed networks.
    • Use general troubleshooting tools.

  • Manage and monitor HPE Aruba Networking solutions. (16%)

    • Perform network management and administrative tasks according to best practices.

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?

Proctored written examination; test center or OnVUE; reference materials prohibited.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 60.

How long is the exam?

1 hour 30 minutes

What is the passing score?

73%

Official sources and references

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