AWS AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
AWS ANS-C01 Practice Exam
90+ Questions with detailed explanations. Realistic timed simulation.
About this Exam
The AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty (ANS-C01) validates advanced skills in designing and implementing AWS and hybrid network architectures. This is one of the most challenging AWS certifications, requiring deep expertise in complex networking scenarios. The exam covers VPC design including subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, transit gateways, and VPC endpoints. Hybrid connectivity is heavily tested with Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, CloudHub, and Transit Gateway routing. You will be tested on DNS architecture using Route 53 with advanced routing policies (geolocation, geoproximity, failover, weighted, latency), content delivery optimization with CloudFront, and network security using WAF, Shield, Network Firewall, and NACLs. The ANS-C01 also covers network automation using CloudFormation, network monitoring with VPC Flow Logs and Traffic Mirroring, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. This certification is ideal for network architects and engineers responsible for designing and maintaining large-scale AWS network infrastructure.
What You Will Learn
Exam Format
Passing Score
750 out of 1000
Questions
65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored)
Time Limit
170 minutes
Format
Multiple choice and multiple response
Who Should Take This Exam
- Network architects designing large-scale AWS network infrastructure
- Network engineers implementing hybrid connectivity solutions
- Cloud architects specializing in multi-VPC and multi-region architectures
- Infrastructure engineers responsible for AWS network security
Recommended Prerequisites
- 5+ years of networking experience with 2+ years on AWS
- Deep understanding of VPC, Direct Connect, and VPN configurations
- Experience with Route 53, CloudFront, and Elastic Load Balancing
- Knowledge of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, DNS)
Exam Tips
Master Transit Gateway: routing tables, attachments, peering, and how it simplifies multi-VPC architectures
Know Direct Connect inside out: dedicated vs hosted connections, virtual interfaces (private, public, transit), and LAG
Understand Route 53 health checks and routing policies — multi-value, weighted, and failover are commonly tested
Study VPC endpoint types (gateway vs interface), PrivateLink, and how to access AWS services without internet
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Exam Outline
Duration
170 Minutes
Questions
90+ Questions
Format
Multiple Choice
Safe & secure mock environment