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Amazon AWS Advanced Networking Specialty (2026) Practice Exams for Amazon

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Amazon AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

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Exam Code
ANS-C00
Questions
154
Format
PDF + Test Engine
Updated
01-Oct-2026

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Exam Code ANS-C00
Exam Name Amazon AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
Practice Questions 154
Practice Format PDF + Online Test Engine
Answer Explanations Included
Last Updated 01-Oct-2026
Updated for current exam requirements
Detailed Answer Explanations
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AWS · Specialty

AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

This specialty certification validates your ability to design, implement, manage, and secure AWS and hybrid network architectures at scale.

65questions
170 mintime limit
750 / 1000passing score
$300exam fee

Version note: the content below follows AWS's current exam guide (ANS-C01), which replaced the original ANS-C00 version.

Real-World Applications

Almost every large AWS environment needs one connected, secure network. This is how the skills in the exam show up at work:

Central networkfor example AWS Transit Gateway

Many VPCs, many accounts

Connect them through a hub instead of a tangle of one-to-one links.

Data center to cloud

Join on-premises networks with AWS Direct Connect and Site-to-Site VPN.

Names and traffic

Route DNS with Amazon Route 53 and spread load with Elastic Load Balancing.

Inspection and protection

Filter traffic with AWS Network Firewall and Gateway Load Balancer.

Certification Benefits

Y

For you

Proof of deep, specialist networking skill on AWS, beyond what an associate exam covers.

T

For your team

A person who can design and troubleshoot hybrid networks when something breaks.

E

For employers

Evidence that you can design, implement, manage, and secure networks at scale. The credential is valid for three years.

Career Opportunities

Network architectDesigns networks across accounts, regions, and sites.
Senior network engineerBuilds and runs complex connectivity.
Cloud networking specialistFocuses on AWS networking and routing.
Infrastructure architectPlans the whole platform, with networking at its core.
Hybrid cloud engineerConnects data centers and the cloud.

Required Skills and Experience

There is no formal prerequisite. AWS expects several years of networking experience and hands-on work with cloud and hybrid networks.

Networking fundamentals

  • TCP/IP
  • IP addressing and CIDR
  • Routing and BGP
  • DNS
  • VPN and IPsec

AWS networking

  • VPC design
  • Transit Gateway
  • Direct Connect
  • Route 53
  • Load balancers

Security and operations

  • Network Firewall
  • Security groups
  • Monitoring
  • Automation

Career Growth and Progression

Network or cloud engineerBuild core networking skills on AWS.
Pass the Specialty examProve deep expertise in hybrid and cloud networks.
Senior engineer or network architectLead design across accounts, regions, and sites.
Broader architecture rolesAdd a professional-level architecture or security certification.

Exam Difficulty Level

EasierHarder
Hard

Our assessment: this is one of the more demanding AWS exams. Questions are long and technical, with 65 questions in 170 minutes, or about 2.6 minutes each.

Expect multiple choice and multiple response questions built around complex hybrid scenarios with Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPN, and Route 53.

Recommended Study Resources

Start with the official AWS exam guide. It lists the domains, task statements, and in-scope services.

AWS exam guideYour checklist of domains and tasks.
Official
AWS documentation and whitepapersRead about VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and Route 53.
Official
AWS Skill Builder learning pathAWS's own free training for advanced networking.
Free
Hands-on labsBuild a VPN and Transit Gateway network in your own AWS account.
Practice
Timed practice examsTrain for 65 questions in 170 minutes.
Practice

Common Preparation Mistakes

Mistake"I know VPC basics, so that is enough."RealityThe exam goes deep on hybrid links, routing, and multi-account design.
Mistake"I will just read the documentation."RealityBuild labs with VPN, Transit Gateway, and Route 53 so it sticks.
Mistake"All domains weigh the same."RealityNetwork Design (30%) and Implementation (26%) make up 56% of the exam.
Mistake"Security is a separate topic."RealitySecurity, Compliance, and Governance is 24% of the exam.
Mistake"I will rush the long scenarios."RealityRead carefully, mark hard questions, and return to them.

Advanced Networking Specialty in short

How many questions are on the exam, and how long is it?

65 questions in 170 minutes, in multiple choice and multiple response formats.

What is the passing score?

750 on a scaled score from 100 to 1,000.

What are the exam domains and weights?

Network Design (30%), Network Implementation (26%), Network Security, Compliance, and Governance (24%), and Network Management and Operation (20%).

How much does the exam cost and how long is it valid?

The exam costs $300 USD, and the certification is valid for three years.

What experience is recommended?

Several years of networking experience plus hands-on work with cloud and hybrid networks. There is no formal prerequisite.

Suggested Study Plan for the ANS-C00 Exam

A clear routine makes your study time count. Use this plan to prepare for the Amazon Amazon AWS Advanced Networking Specialty exam:

  1. Read the official Amazon exam guide for ANS-C00 and note the topic weights
  2. Take a free ANS-C00 practice test without notes to find your starting score
  3. Read every answer explanation, even for questions you got right
  4. Go back to the domains where you scored lowest, then test those topics again
  5. Take full-length, timed tests until your scores are steady before you book the exam
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Is the ANS-C00 Exam Right for You?

The Amazon Amazon AWS Advanced Networking Specialty exam is taken by candidates at different stages of their careers. This preparation is a good fit if you:

  • Are preparing for ANS-C00 for the first time and want to know what to expect
  • Already work in this field and want a credential that proves your skills
  • Need ANS-C00 for a new job, a promotion or an employer requirement
  • Have taken the exam before and want to focus on the topics you missed
  • Have finished studying and want to check your readiness before booking
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ANS-C00 Exam Preparation FAQs

  • Our ANS-C00 questions are built around the current Amazon AWS Advanced Networking Specialty exam objectives. They follow the same topics, question formats and difficulty level you can expect in the real exam, so nothing on exam day feels unfamiliar.

  • You get two formats: a downloadable PDF for offline study and access to our online test engine for exam-style practice.

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