Exam format
ACE: L1 (Cloud Engineer: Level 1) Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The Arista ACE: Level 1 Cloud Engineer certification validates a candidate's foundational understanding of cloud networking concepts and the ability to deploy and manage Arista solutions in cloud environments. It covers core topics such as cloud networking fundamentals, Arista CloudVision platform usage, network automation, security, and basic design and troubleshooting. This certification is ideal for network professionals beginning their cloud journey with Arista technologies. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions and practical scenarios that test applied knowledge. Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in configuring and monitoring cloud networks using Arista CloudVision and understanding automation workflows. The ACE L1 serves as a stepping stone for higher-level Arista certifications.
- 125 questions
- 135 min
- 80% to pass
- 5 domains
certilumExam facts at a glance
What we know about this exam, and where the information comes from.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 125 |
| Time limit | 135 minutes (65s per question) |
| Passing score | 80% |
| Domains | 5 |
| Level | Associate |
| Question bank here | 125 questions |
| Source | Certilum's own record — the vendor does not publish this figure |
Official domain weights
The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.
| Domain | Weight | Topics | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arista CloudVision Platform | 30% |
| 38 |
| Cloud Networking Fundamentals | 25% |
| 31 |
| Security and Compliance in the Cloud | 15% |
| 19 |
| Network Automation and Programmability | 20% |
| 25 |
| Cloud Network Design and Troubleshooting | 10% |
| 12 |
The heaviest domain is Arista CloudVision Platform at 30%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.
Note from the vendor record: Official exam SKU price in Arista Academy (all exams by track). The CORE ACE:L1-L7 levels have been migrated to the track program (Associate/Specialist/Professional/Expert); regional pricing may vary. The Expert exam requires a prior 4-hour pre-qualification exam. ACE:L1 corresponds to the Associate level (Network Foundations Track). Official exam page
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