// CISCO CCNP ENTERPRISE · 350-401 ENCOR

CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR) practice test — with hands-on labs, not just flashcards

Most CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR) prep stops at multiple-choice questions. CrushCert adds real hands-on labs where you type live Cisco IOS commands and troubleshoot topologies — alongside 150+ adaptive practice questions and a full timed mock exam. Everything for the exam, in one place.

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WHAT SETS US APART

Hands-on Cisco labs

Type real Cisco IOS commands into a simulated terminal, then drag-and-drop and troubleshoot live topologies. This is where the exam is won — and what flashcard apps can't give you.

Adaptive practice

The algorithm tracks every question you miss and serves more of those topics, so your weak areas get more reps and every session moves your score.

Realistic mock exams

Full-length, timed tests that mirror the real exam — countdown timer, question navigator, mark-for-review, and a 80% pass line so you know you're ready before exam day.

A taste of the lab terminal

# Configure on a Cisco device

Router(config)# router bgp 65001

Router(config-router)# neighbor 10.0.0.2 remote-as 65002

Router(config-router)# network 192.168.10.0 mask 255.255.255.0

%BGP-5-ADJCHANGE: neighbor 10.0.0.2 Up

What's on the CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR) exam

ENCOR (350-401) is the CCNP Enterprise core exam: 120 minutes, roughly 90–100 questions, about $400. Cisco doesn't publish an official cut score. The six domains and weightings:

Domain	Weight
Architecture	15%
Virtualization	10%
Infrastructure	30%
Network Assurance	10%
Security	20%
Automation	15%

CrushCert's question bank and labs map to every domain. Hands-on lab and topic coverage includes:

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Sample CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR) practice questions

Sample — Infrastructure

What is the administrative distance of external (eBGP) routes?

A) 20 ✓

B) 90

C) 110

D) 200

eBGP routes have an administrative distance of 20, while iBGP routes have 200. Every CrushCert question includes an explanation like this.

Sample — Infrastructure

Two routers form an OSPF adjacency but remain stuck in EXSTART/EXCHANGE. What is the most common cause?

A) MTU mismatch between the interfaces ✓

B) Different area IDs

C) Mismatched hello timers

D) Duplicate router IDs on different routers

Database Description packet exchange fails when interface MTUs differ, freezing neighbors in EXSTART/EXCHANGE. Timer and area mismatches prevent the adjacency from forming at all (stuck in INIT/no neighbor).

Sample — Security

MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) provides security at which layer of the OSI model?

A) Layer 3 (Network)

B) Layer 4 (Transport)

C) Layer 7 (Application)

D) Layer 2 (Data Link) ✓

MACsec operates at Layer 2, providing hop-by-hop encryption, integrity, and replay protection for Ethernet frames. It secures traffic on individual links between MACsec-capable devices.

Sample — Automation

What does this Python expression return: len(json.loads('[{"a":1},{"a":2}]'))?

A) An error

B) 1

C) The string '[...]'

D) 2 ✓

json.loads parses the JSON array into a Python list of two dictionaries, and len() of that list is 2 — a typical ENCOR-style scripting question.

Sample — Network Assurance

Which tool copies traffic from one switchport to another for packet capture without affecting the original traffic?

A) NetFlow

B) EEM

C) IP SLA

D) SPAN ✓

SPAN (port mirroring) duplicates frames from source ports/VLANs to a destination port where an analyzer listens. RSPAN/ERSPAN extend this across switches or routed networks.

Why learners pick CrushCert

You practice the way the exam tests you. The exam includes performance-based and scenario items — not just recall. Prep that's only flashcards leaves you guessing on test day. CrushCert's labs put you in the driver's seat.

One affordable plan, no per-exam packs. The Professional plan is $24/month and also covers the CCNP core exams, AWS Solutions Architect, CySA+, and CASP+/SecurityX — so if you're stacking certs, it's all included.

You always know your readiness. A live readiness score blends your quiz accuracy, mock results, and lab performance, and points you to exactly what to study next.

A guided plan tells you what to study today. Guided Learning builds a short daily plan from your performance — a warm-up review, a lesson on your weakest topic, flashcards, and a hands-on lab, all in about 20 minutes, with spaced repetition so material comes back right before you'd forget it.

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Building your Cisco track? CrushCert also covers CCNA, CCNP Security, CCNP Data Center, and CyberOps — and you can drill the fundamentals in the free subnet calculator.

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CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR) FAQ

What is the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR exam?

ENCOR (350-401) is the core exam for CCNP Enterprise: 120 minutes, roughly 90–100 questions, including configuration and troubleshooting items. You also pass one concentration exam to earn CCNP.

Does CrushCert include hands-on ENCOR labs?

Yes — type real IOS commands into a simulated terminal and troubleshoot topologies across routing, switching, and automation.

What score do you need to pass ENCOR?

Cisco doesn't publish an official cut score. CrushCert mock exams use an 80% pass line to keep your practice rigorous.

How long does it take to study for ENCOR?

Many candidates spend 3–6 months given the depth. CrushCert's readiness score shows when you're consistently ready.