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Cisco 500-452 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco Enterprise Networks Core and WAN Exam |
| Exam Number: | 500-452 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions, Multiple answer |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Enterprise Networks Specialist CCNP Enterprise |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Exam Price: | USD 300 (approx.) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Learning Network - Enterprise Networking |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Registration (Pearson VUE) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam or authorized Pearson VUE test center |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCNA or CCNP Enterprise level knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com |
Cisco 500-452 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Routing Protocols | - BGP fundamentals and enterprise use cases - OSPF design and optimization |
| Topic 2: WAN Technologies and Connectivity | - MPLS and ISP connectivity options - Broadband, leased lines, and hybrid WAN |
| Topic 3: Enterprise Network Architecture | - Enterprise campus design principles - Core, distribution, and access layer design |
| Topic 4: SD-WAN Architecture and Deployment | - Policy-based routing and orchestration - Cisco SD-WAN components and control plane |
| Topic 5: Automation and Network Assurance | - Cisco DNA Center and automation concepts - Network telemetry and monitoring |
| Topic 6: Security and VPN | - IPsec VPN design and implementation - Secure WAN connectivity strategies |
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The official Cisco Enterprise Networks Core and WAN outline defines 6 domains. The leading three are Automation and Network Assurance, Enterprise Network Architecture, and WAN Technologies and Connectivity. The full list is in the topics section above, and Real4Prep's 83 practice questions cover each one.
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The 500-452 exam is a Cisco certification exam validating the Cisco Enterprise Networks Core and WAN syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CCNP Enterprise, Cisco Enterprise Networks Specialist. Candidates in 2026 start with Real4Prep's 83 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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Cisco Enterprise Networks Core and WAN Sample Questions:
With which type of integrated services routers can you perform zero-touch deployment of remote equipment?
- A. CiscoWorks
- B. Cisco Prime Plug and Play
- C. Cisco ISR G2
- D. ActionPack
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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DMVPN spokes have which type of permanent tunnel to the hub?
- A. MPLS
- B. L2TP
- C. Cisco AnyConnect VPN
- D. GRE/IPsec
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Why has visibility into network applications become a problem for IT?
- A. Visibility into applications is not an issue.
- B. IT has no tools that can look inside an Ethernet packet.
- C. New protocols are being used.
- D. HTTP has become the primary transport protocol for most applications.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which two characteristics comprise a hybrid WAN design? (Choose two.)
- A. L2TP VPN
- B. premium transport (MPLS)
- C. best-effort transport (Internet)
- D. dial-up modem
- E. static routing protocol
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
The primary customer value proposition for Cisco IWAN includes which five options? (Choose five.)
- A. increased investment protection
- B. improved application responsiveness over the WAN
- C. ability to leverage installed Cisco ISR G2
- D. improved user experience of public cloud services
- E. consistent IPsec security over any provider transport
- F. automatic configuration and provisioning
- G. increased application performance monitoring
- H. efficient utilization of all WAN bandwidth
Correct Answer: B,D,E,G,H 🗳️
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