Failing the F50-533 exam means paying the registration fee all over again, and those fees add up fast. Candidates in 2026 use the F5 BIG-IP GTM v10.x practice questions at ActualCollection to walk into the test already knowing what the real thing feels like.
F5 F50-533 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | F5 Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BIG-IP GTM v10.x |
| Exam Number: | F50-533 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 48–55 |
| Related Certifications: | F5 Certified Technical Professional F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator |
| Passing Score: | 69% / 245 out of 350 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | $135 USD |
| Recommended Training: | F5 Official Training: Administering BIG-IP GTM F5 BIG-IP GTM v10.x Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration F5 Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based, onsite at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Basic networking, DNS knowledge, and hands-on experience with BIG-IP systems |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K11102 |
F5 F50-533 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: GTM Configuration Objects | 25% | - Virtual Servers and Probes - Wide IPs and Pools - Data Centers and Servers - Load balancing methods and logic |
| Topic 2: DNS & Name Resolution | 20% | - DNS listener and resolver settings - DNS zones and resource records - iQuery and iControl usage - DNSSEC configuration |
| Topic 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Optimization | 20% | - GTM system management - Common issues and resolution - Logging and diagnostic tools - Performance tuning |
| Topic 4: GTM Concepts & Architecture | 20% | - GTM synchronization and failover - GTM system components and communication - Global Traffic Management fundamentals - DNS and GSLB principles |
| Topic 5: Monitoring & Health Checks | 15% | - Built-in and custom monitors - Thresholds and failure detection - Probing and status determination |
Common Questions About the F5 BIG-IP GTM v10.x Exam
The F5 BIG-IP GTM v10.x exam is the official F5 Networks test registered under exam code F50-533. Passing it earns you the F5 Certified BIG-IP GTM Specialist certification, a credential at the Specialist level. It is also linked to the related certifications: F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator, F5 Certified Technical Professional. F5 Networks exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The F5 BIG-IP GTM v10.x exam includes 48–55 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. 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 BIG-IP GTM v10.x exam you need 69% / 245 out of 350, and the official registration fee is $135 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full $135 USD 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.
Recommended: Basic networking, DNS knowledge, and hands-on experience with BIG-IP systems
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 BIG-IP GTM v10.x exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Computer-based, onsite at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored.
F5 Networks points candidates toward the following training options for F5 BIG-IP GTM v10.x.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 48 practice questions in the ActualCollection F50-533 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the F5 BIG-IP GTM v10.x 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.
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The official F5 BIG-IP GTM v10.x syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include DNS & Name Resolution (20%), GTM Configuration Objects (25%), and Monitoring & Health Checks (15%). 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 BIG-IP GTM v10.x Sample Questions:
When configuring monitors for individual pool members, which three options can be selected? (Choose three.)
- A. inherit the pool's monitor
- B. do not assign any monitor to the specific pool member
- C. choose a default monitor
- D. inherit the Wide-IP's monitor
- E. assign a monitor to the specific pool member
Correct Answer: A,B,E 🗳️
With standard DNS, assuming no DNS request failures, which process describes the normal resolution process on a "first time" DNS request?
- A. Client requests address from LDNS, Authoritative DNS receives request from root server, root server returns LDNS address, LDNS returns client address, Authoritative DNS returns requested IP address,LDNS returns requested IP address to client.
- B. Client requests address from root server, root server returns IP address to Authoritative DNS, Authoritative DNS returns requested IP address,LDNS returns requested IP address to client.
- C. Client requests address from LDNS, LDNS requests from GTM, GTM requests from Authoritative DNS, Authoritative DNS returns requested IP address,LDNS returns requested IP address to client.
- D. Client requests address from LDNS, LDNS requests from root server, root server returns Authoritative DNS address, LDNS requests from Authoritative DNS, Authoritative DNS returns requested IP address, LDNS returns requested IP address to client.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A GTM System would like to ensure that a given LTM System is reachable and iQuery communication is allowed prior to sending it client request. What would be the simplest monitor template to use?
- A. ICMP
- B. TCP
- C. HTTP
- D. BIGIP
- E. SNMP
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What are some changes that must be made on the GTM System so that log messages are sent to centralized System Log servers?
- A. The IP address of the server and valid userid/password combination must be added to the syslog-ng.conf file.
- B. The IP address of the server must be added to the syslog-ng.conf file.
- C. The IP address of the server and valid userid/password combination must be added to the hosts.allow file.
- D. The IP address of the server must be added to the wideip.conf file.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
iQueryis a proprietary protocol that distributes metrics gathered from which three sources? (Choose three.)
- A. DNS root servers
- B. monitors from LTM Systems
- C. monitors from Generic Host Servers
- D. path probes such as ICMP
- E. SNMP
Correct Answer: B,D,E 🗳️
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