How many questions are on the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty exam?

The AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty exam has 65 questions, and the vendor's published description is: 65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored), 170 minutes.

How long do you have to complete the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty exam?

You get 170 minutes, which is about 157 seconds per question. The published format is: 65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored), 170 minutes.

What score do you need to pass the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty exam?

The passing score is 75% (750/1,000 scaled score).

What are the domains on the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty exam?

There are 5 domains: Network Design, Network Implementation, Network Management and Operations, Network Automation and Optimization, Network Security, Compliance, and Governance. The official weights are Network Design 30%, Network Implementation 26%, Network Management and Operations 20%, Network Automation and Optimization 10%, Network Security, Compliance, and Governance 14%.

How should I use the domain weights when revising?

Weight by percentage, not by domain. 30% is the one where lost points cost you the most, and Certilum scores you per domain so you can see exactly where that is.

Does Certilum have practice questions for the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty exam?

Yes: 65 questions in our bank for this certification, each tagged to the exam domain it belongs to, with the official domain weights applied.

Exam format

AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty Exam Format

ANS-C01

Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) certification validates advanced knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and manage complex network architectures on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. This exam is intended for individuals who perform a networking specialist role, with deep understanding of AWS networking concepts, hybrid connectivity, network security, automation, and optimization at scale. The certification covers a comprehensive range of topics from designing secure multi-tier VPC architectures to implementing global connectivity solutions using AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and VPN technologies. It emphasizes practical, hands-on networking expertise combined with theoretical knowledge of routing protocols, network monitoring, and cost optimization strategies. The exam requires experience in designing and deploying cloud-native and hybrid networking solutions that meet rigorous security, compliance, and performance requirements for enterprise-level workloads.

65 questions

170 min

75% to pass

5 domains

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Exam facts at a glance

The published specifications for this certification.

Specification	Value
Questions	65
Time limit	170 minutes (157s per question)
Passing score	75% — 750/1,000 scaled score
Domains	5
Level	Professional
Question bank here	65 questions
Published format	65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored), 170 minutes
Source	Official exam specification, published by the vendor

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
Network Design	30%	Design a solution that complies with network security requirements Design a solution that meets scalability and performance requirements Design a solution that meets availability and fault tolerance requirements +4 more	20
Network Implementation	26%	Implement network connectivity solutions (e.g., VPN, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway) Implement network security features (e.g., security groups, NACLs, AWS WAF, AWS Shield) Implement network automation and orchestration (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, automation tools) +2 more	17
Network Management and Operations	20%	Manage and operate network infrastructure at scale Implement and manage network monitoring and logging solutions Implement and manage network security operations +3 more	13
Network Automation and Optimization	10%	Design and implement network automation using AWS services (e.g., CloudFormation, CDK, Config) Optimize network performance and cost through automation Evaluate and implement traffic management and optimization solutions +1 more	6
Network Security, Compliance, and Governance	14%	Design and implement network security controls Apply network compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP) Implement network governance and audit mechanisms +2 more	9

The heaviest domain is Network Design 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: EXAM IS BEING RETIRED: last day to test is 2026-12-31 and no successor exam guide exists yet; certs earned before retirement stay active 3 years. The blog (planned 2026-12-05) MUST cover the retirement/transition. Official exam page