Everyone studies differently, so ActualCollection offers the F5 LTM Specialist prep material in three formats: a printable PDF, a desktop test engine for Windows, and an online test engine that runs in any browser. All three carry the same 49 practice questions.
F5 301 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | F5 Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BIG-IP LTM Specialist: Architect, Setup, and Deploy (301a) + Maintain and Troubleshoot (301b) |
| Exam Number: | 301a / 301b (collectively referred to as 301) |
| Exam Price: | USD 180 per exam |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple select, Multiple choice, Scenario-based |
| Exam Duration: | 90 (301a), 90 (301b) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 245/350 (~70%) for 301a; 700/1000 (~70%) for 301b |
| Related Certifications: | F5 Certified Administrator (F5-CA) F5 Certified Solutions Expert F5 Certified Cloud Solutions Expert F5 Certified Security Solutions Expert |
| Real Exam Qty: | 80 (301a), 90 (301b) |
| Recommended Training: | F5 Official Training F5 Exam Blueprint PDF |
| Exam Registration: | F5 Education Exam Page Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Active F5 Certified Administrator (F5-CA) credential (requires passing 101 and 201 exams); 301a is prerequisite for 301b |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.f5.com/certification/big-ip-ltm-specialist-architect-setup-and-deploy-301a |
F5 301 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: 301a: Setup, Administer, and Secure LTM Devices | 40% | - Network configuration: VLANs, trunks, self-IPs, routes - High availability and sync-failover configuration - Route domains and multi-tenant environments - Access control and security hardening - Device management and administrative partitions |
| Topic 2: 301b: Maintain and Troubleshoot LTM | - Upgrades, backups, and configuration management - Traffic processing and packet flow analysis - Performance optimization and capacity planning - Logging, monitoring, and analytics - Architecture and component understanding - Troubleshooting connectivity, persistence, and SSL issues | |
| Topic 3: 301a: Architect and Deploy Applications | 60% | - Traffic management concepts - Virtual servers, pools, nodes, and load balancing methods - SNAT configuration and design decisions - Application-specific health monitors - Persistence profiles and session management - iRules and iApps templates - SSL/TLS offloading and termination |
F5 301 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The F5 LTM Specialist exam is the official F5 Networks test registered under exam code 301. Passing it earns you the F5 Certified Technology Specialist - BIG-IP LTM certification, a credential at the Specialist level. It is also linked to the related certifications: F5 Certified Administrator (F5-CA), F5 Certified Solutions Expert, F5 Certified Cloud Solutions Expert, F5 Certified Security Solutions Expert. F5 Networks exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The F5 LTM Specialist exam includes 80 (301a), 90 (301b) questions to be completed within 90 (301a), 90 (301b). Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the F5 LTM Specialist exam you need 245/350 (~70%) for 301a; 700/1000 (~70%) for 301b, and the official registration fee is USD 180 per exam. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD 180 per exam again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
Active F5 Certified Administrator (F5-CA) credential (requires passing 101 and 201 exams); 301a is prerequisite for 301b
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the F5 LTM Specialist exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored.
F5 Networks points candidates toward the following training options for F5 LTM Specialist.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 49 practice questions in the ActualCollection 301 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the F5 LTM Specialist material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
If you take the F5 LTM Specialist exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ActualCollection backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.
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The official F5 LTM Specialist syllabus is organized into 3 domains. Key areas include 301b: Maintain and Troubleshoot LTM, 301a: Setup, Administer, and Secure LTM Devices (40%), and 301a: Architect and Deploy Applications (60%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
F5 LTM Specialist Sample Questions:
An LTM has the 3 virtual servers, a SNAT, four self IP addresses defined and the networks shown in the exhibit. Selected options for each object are shown below. Settings not shown are at their defaults. VirtualServerl Destination: 10.10.2.102:80 netmask 255.255.255.255 Pool: Pool with 3 members in the 172.16/16 network VirtualServer2 Destination: 10.10.2.102:* netmask 255.255.255.255 Pool: Pool with 3 members in the 192.168/16 network VirtualServer3 Destination: 10.10.2.0:80 netmask 255.255.255.0 Type: IP Forwarding SNAT1 Source IP: All Addresses SNATAddress: SNAT Pool with 2 members- 172.16.20.50 and 192.168.10.50 Self IPs 192.168.1.1; 172.16.1.1; 10.10.2.1; 10.10.1.1 A connection attempt is made with a source IP and port of 10.20.100.50:2222 and a destination IP and port of 10.10.2.10:80. When the request is processed, what will be the destination IP address?
- A. Destination IP: pool member in the 192.168/16 network.
- B. The request will be dropped.
- C. Destination IP: pool member in the 172.16/16 network
- D. Destination IP: 10.10.2.10
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A monitor has been defined using the HTTP monitor template. The send and receive strings were customized, but all other settings were left at their defaults. Which resources can the monitor be assigned to?
- A. most nodes
- B. only specific pool members
- C. most virtual severs
- D. most pools
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Why would an administrator capture monitor traffic between a BIG-IP and servers?
- A. If client traffic to servers was failing, viewing and analyzing monitor traffic would determine the reason.
- B. If a client were having difficulty logging into a load-balanced SSH server, viewing and analyzing the connection process would determine the reason.
- C. Viewing monitor traffic could help the administrator to define a more robust monitor.
- D. Only client traffic may be captured; monitor traffic may not be captured.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
The following iRule is being used within a persistence profile on a virtual server. Assuming the following HTTP requests are made within the same timeout window, what is the maximum number of persistence records that will be created iRule: rule Persist_Universal { when HTTP_REQUEST { persist uie [findstr [HTTP::uri] "?" 8 3] } Requests:#1 http: I/www.test.com/input.html?testl 45ABR80 #2 http ://www.test.com/input .html?testl 35PDC72 #3 http :llwww.test. com/input.html?testl 25ABR76 #4 http ://www.test.com/input.html?testl
45MN088 #5 http ://www.test. com/input.html?testl 55ABR98 #6 http ://www.test.com/input.html?testl 45 PDC6O #7 http ://www.test. com/input.html?testl 75ABC50 #8 http ://www.test.com/input.html?testl 25MN055 #9 http: llwww.test. com/input.html?testl 45ABC70 #10 http ://www.test.com/input.html?testl 35PDC42
- A. 10
- B. 0
- C. 3
- D. 1
- E. 5
- F. 4
- G. It cannot be determined from the given data.
Correct Answer: F 🗳️
Which two processes are involved when BIG-IP systems issue traps? (Choose two.)
- A. alertd
- B. syslog-ng
- C. bigd
- D. smtpd
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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