Application Delivery Fundamentals
101
A Fundamentals-level exam on the F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator track, covering Application Delivery Concepts, Load Balancing, F5 BIG-IP Architecture, and more, rated easy in difficulty, recommended for candidates with at least 3 months of hands-on experience, with a 90-minute time limit. Prepare with professionally curated practice questions and walk into exam day with confidence.
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Exam Details
- Time Limit
- 90 min
- Exam Fee
- $180
- Format
- multiple-choice
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Exp. Needed
- 3 months
- Cert Valid
- 2 yr
- Free Questions
- 15
- Languages
- English
What the 101 Exam Covers
5 official domains
Application Delivery Concepts
Load Balancing
F5 BIG-IP Architecture
Security
High Availability
Who Should Take This
101 target roles
Certification Path
Fundamentals · F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator
| Prerequisites | None |
|---|---|
| Current Exam | 101 |
| Next Step | 201 |
101 exam guide
How hard is the 101 exam?
The 101 is rated easy in difficulty, most candidates prepare with at least 3 months of hands-on experience. Difficulty varies with your existing hands-on practice, so use the sample questions on this page to gauge where you stand before booking the real test.
How long should you study for the 101?
A practical plan for this difficulty level is 4–8 weeks of focused study at one to two hours a day. Split the time across the official domains below, finish each domain with practice questions, and reserve the final two weeks for full-length timed practice and review of missed questions.
What is the 101 exam format?
Expect 90 minutes to complete, formats include multiple-choice, the official exam fee is $180 USD. It is offered in English. Check your local testing provider for delivery options and any regional pricing differences.
Who should take the 101 exam?
This is a fundamentals-level certification, typical target roles include network engineer, application delivery engineer, big-ip administrator. If the role you are aiming for appears on that list, the credential is a direct investment in your next job move rather than a general-purpose certificate.
What comes after the 101?
Candidates who pass usually continue with 201, this exam sits on the F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator track. Map the whole path before you start studying so each certificate builds on the previous one instead of repeating the same ground.
How do you renew the 101 certification?
The certification remains valid for 2 years, renewal is possible via retake exam. Plan the renewal before the expiry date so the credential never lapses on your CV or job application.
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