F5 EXAM

BIG-IP
DNS Specialist (302)

This page provides information on how to attain this certification. It includes a description of the exam, study materials, step-by-step instructions on the certification process, and how to renew your certification.

Key Info

EXAM ID:

302

LEVEL:

Technology Specialist

COST:

US$180

LANGUAGE(S):

English

DELIVERY:

Test Center Proctored

PASSING SCORE:

245

TIME LIMIT:

90 mins

Exam details

BIG-IP DNS Specialist (302)

Exam Summary

Candidates that pass Exam 302 will receive the F5 Certified! Technology Specialist, BIG-IP DNS certification. People with this certification have the fundamental knowledge necessary to application delivery architects and application delivery engineers working with BIG-IP DNS, including the ability to understand the basic operation of the DNS protocol, deploy and test configurations, and troubleshoot and remedy common misconfigurations. These individuals also are able to explain the capabilities of DNS services to deploy applications globally. Receiving the F5-CTS, BIG-IP DNS certification is a prerequisite for the Cloud Solutions Expert certification tracks.

Summary description of the minimally qualified candidate (MQC)

The MQC is able to understand the basic operation of the Domain Name System (DNS) protocol, deploy and test configurations, and troubleshoot and remedy common misconfigurations. The MQC is able to explain the capabilities of DNS services to deploy applications globally.

The MQC can do the following without assistance:

  • Explain the DNS query process
  • Recognize when to use ZoneRunner to manage DNS records on BIG-IP DNS
  • Configure and troubleshoot the operational aspects of DNS
  • Perform basic architecture for deployments

Study for your exam

You can find the study resources listed below.

Practice test cost US$20

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Schedule or take your exam

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BIG-IP DNS Specialist (302)
Cancellations and rescheduling must be initiated prior to 48 hours before the scheduled exam appointment. Appointments rescheduled under 48 hours beforehand are subject to a rescheduling fee.

Candidates must modify their exam appointment themselves. Neither F5 Support, Pearson VUE, or Certiverse can process rescheduling and cancellation requests.

Reschedule or Cancel your Exam

Click the link below to access the exam page where you will reschedule or cancel your exam:

BIG-IP DNS Specialist (302)

F5 works with two exam providers to administer scheduled, proctored certification exams: PEarson VUE and Certiverse. Because certification exams are proctored, it is important to read and understand the testing instructions from the appropriate exam provider before your exam appointment.

BIG-IP exams are delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. You must bring two forms of valid, signed ID to your test session. One must be government-issued and include a photo.

NGINX exams are delivered via Certiverse online proctor. You must have a valid, signed government issued ID when checking in for your online exam.

The name on your ID must match the name listed on your F5 Certified account. If it does not match, email F5 Certified! at support@mail.education.f5.com

Understanding the exam retake policy

The following wait times are required after failing an exam:

  • The first time you fail an exam, you must wait 15 days.
  • The second time, you must wait 30 days.
  • The third time, you must wait 45 days.
  • The fourth time, you must wait one year.
  • The fifth time (or more), you must wait 90 days.

You will receive an email when you are eligible to schedule a retake exam. You can schedule a retake exam during the wait period, but you cannot sit for the exam until after the wait period has ended. Your exam retake count is only reset by passing an exam.

Schedule your exam

Click the link below to access the exam page where you will schedule your exam:

BIG-IP DNS Specialist (302)

After your exam