200-901 · formerly DevNet Associate
Cisco CCNA Automation (exam 200-901, the certification formerly known as DevNet Associate after Cisco's February 2026 rebrand of the DevNet track) is Cisco's foundational certification for engineers who automate and program the network rather than just configure it by hand. It is a genuine coding exam: you'll write Python, parse JSON and YAML, hit REST APIs, and reason about CI/CD and Docker, all on top of core networking. For network professionals, passing it is often the difference between staying a CLI operator and becoming the automation engineer your team can't replace. This page breaks down exactly what's tested, how it's delivered, and how to get it done right.
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How CCNA Automation (200-901) is built — at a glance
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From Python and APIs to Cisco platforms, app deployment, automation, and core networking — a deliberately broad developer-meets-network blueprint.
~100
Multiple-choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, and code-completion items. Expect to read Python snippets and JSON payloads, not just memorized facts.
120
A single linear two-hour block with no scheduled break. You can't return to a question once you submit it, so pacing and first-pass accuracy both matter.
Unlike the classic CCNA, the DEVASC tests software skills directly: reading and completing Python, parsing JSON/XML/YAML, calling REST APIs, working with Git, and reasoning about Docker and CI/CD. You won't configure a router by typing IOS commands — you'll automate it.
Cisco reports a scaled score on roughly a 300–1000 range and a per-domain bar chart, but it does not publish a fixed, guaranteed pass mark — cut scores are set statistically and can differ between exam forms. A scaled score near 825 is the widely cited benchmark. There is no partial credit shown; you get pass or fail.
Six domains — bars show each domain's official share of the 200-901 blueprint
Data formats (XML, JSON, YAML), parsing, software design patterns, code organization into functions/classes/modules, version control with Git, and unit-testing concepts.
REST API design, HTTP methods and status codes, authentication (basic, token, API keys), pagination, rate limiting, webhooks, and common API errors. The single heaviest domain.
Cisco APIs and SDKs — IOS XE, Meraki, Catalyst Center, NX-OS, Webex, and security platforms — plus writing scripts to retrieve device lists and push configuration.
Deployment models (edge, on-prem, cloud), Docker containers, CI/CD pipelines, and application security including OWASP threats, encryption, and firewall/proxy concepts.
Controller vs device-level management, model-driven programmability (NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG), infrastructure as code, and automation tools such as Ansible.
The networking layer a developer must still know — devices and roles, IP addressing and subnets, common protocols, network components, and basic troubleshooting.
Understanding and Using APIs (20%) and Infrastructure and Automation (20%) carry the most weight, so a candidate strong in one but weak in the other tends to stall right at the cut line. The Cisco Platforms domain is where pure developers struggle and pure network engineers gain ground — it rewards people who have actually touched Catalyst Center, Meraki, or Webex APIs rather than just read about them.
Two ways to sit the exam — and what to expect on test day
You sit the 200-901 in a quiet, monitored room at a Pearson VUE center. Staff verify your government-issued ID, store your belongings, and provide an erasable noteboard. This is the most distraction-free option and avoids any home connectivity risk.
You take the exam from a private room at home through Pearson VUE's OnVUE platform. Beforehand you run a system test, scan your room with your webcam, and verify a government ID. A live proctor monitors you throughout, and no physical scratch paper is allowed.
A valid, unexpired government photo ID whose name matches your Cisco/Pearson VUE profile exactly. The proctor captures photos of you and your ID before the exam unlocks.
A clear desk, no second monitor, no phone or notes within reach, and a 360° webcam scan of the room. No one else may enter, and you must run OnVUE on a machine that passes the system test.
Stay on-camera and in frame the whole time. There is no scheduled break for an online sitting; leaving your seat, talking aloud, or dropping connection can flag or pause the session.
CCNA Automation is built for the network-automation career path
No formal requirements — but it spans two skill sets
Difficulty: The DEVASC is hard precisely because it straddles two worlds — network engineers underestimate the coding, and developers underestimate the networking and Cisco-specific platform questions. Most candidates invest 80–120 hours of focused prep across Python, APIs, and the DevNet sandbox. That dual-skill pressure is exactly what our help is designed to remove.
The 200-901 demands real coding fluency under a two-hour clock, on top of networking and Cisco-platform knowledge. Exam Assist pairs you with a vetted DevNet specialist and works on a pay-after-you-pass model — so the risk sits with us, not you. No upfront fee, guaranteed results: Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end, and you settle only after the verified result.
Tell us your delivery method (center or OnVUE), your test date, and where you stand on Python, APIs, and the Cisco platforms. Takes a couple of minutes over WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord.
We review your timeline and current skill level and tell you plainly whether it's realistic — before any money is discussed. If it isn't a fit, we say so.
Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end. You're matched with a DevNet specialist who maps the work around the six domains, the code-completion items, and the OnVUE environment — discreetly and confidentially.
You only pay once your passing result is confirmed on your official Cisco score report. No verified result, nothing owed.
See the full pay-after-you-pass Cisco service, pricing model, and how matching works.
Straight answers about Cisco CCNA Automation (200-901)
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