RIPE NCC Academy: Fundamentals - IPv6 Fundamentals Exam

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An IPv6 Fundamentals certificate shows that you are proficient in calculating IPv6 subnets and creating IPv6 addressing plans according to current best practices.

Candidates with this certification have demonstrated the ability to identify and describe how the different IPv6 supporting protocols work and impact their networks.

These candidates can also identify the deployment phases and strategies to deploy IPv6.

Fundamentals (Entry level)
Online proctored
60 minutes
50 questions
70% passing score
English
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This exam certifies the ability to

Identify the advantages of IPv6 deployment
Write an IPv6 address according to the best current practices
Identify the scope of the different IPv6 address types
Calculate IPv6 subnets
Identify the different IPv6-related protocols
Identify the different characteristics and security concerns of the IPv6 protocol
Create an IPv6 addressing plan
Recognise the application of specific IPv6 transition mechanisms

Requirements to earn the IPv6 Fundamentals Badge

The IPv6 Fundamentals badge can be earned by completing the IPv6 Fundamentals Exam. The exam takes place online. You will be asked to answer 50 questions during the exam. To pass the exam, you must score a minimum of 70%.

Instructions on how and where to log in to start the exam are emailed upon registration.

Recommended Knowledge

At least three months of experience in working with IPv6 addresses and creating an IPv6 addressing plan, or participation in the IPv6 training courses (face-to-face or online)
Proficiency with writing and compressing IPv6 addresses
Experience with IPv6 subnetting
Knowledge of best current practices in IPv6

Prepare for the Exam

The IPv6 Fundamentals e-learning course in the RIPE NCC Academy contains all the content that you need to know to pass the IPv6 Fundamentals exam. We recommend that you follow the IPv6 Fundamentals e-learning course from the beginning to the end. This course is free and open to all.

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