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F5 302 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | F5 Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BIG-IP DNS Specialist |
| Exam Number: | 302 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 80 (70 scored, 10 unscored) |
| Exam Price: | USD 180 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 245 (scaled out of 350) |
| Related Certifications: | F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) F5 Certified Cloud Solutions Expert |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Exhibit-based, Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | F5 Official Exam Blueprint Configuring BIG-IP DNS |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration F5 Official Exam Page |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Proctored computer-based test at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) certification; recommended 1+ year experience administering BIG-IP DNS |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.f5.com/exams/big-ip-dns-specialist-302 |
F5 302 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| DNS Security and Performance Optimization | 20% | - DNS resolution optimization - DNS security best practices - Rate limiting and query filtering - High availability and synchronization |
| DNS and Application Delivery Fundamentals | 30% | - DNS architecture and global traffic management concepts - Role of DNS in application delivery - DNS protocol and query process |
| Integration with Other F5 Solutions | 10% | - Integration with LTM and other BIG-IP modules - Interoperability with F5 advanced services |
| Monitoring and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Troubleshooting resolution failures - Common DNS configuration issues - Using TMSH and GUI diagnostics - Monitoring BIG-IP DNS health and statistics |
| BIG-IP DNS Configuration | 25% | - Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) setup - Datacenter, server, and pool configuration - ZoneRunner and DNS record management - DNS Express caching configuration |
Answers to Common 302 Exam Questions
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Per the official outline, the F5 BIG-IP DNS Specialist exam spans 5 domains, led by DNS Security and Performance Optimization (20%), BIG-IP DNS Configuration (25%), and Monitoring and Troubleshooting (15%). The complete breakdown is in the topics section above; the 370 practice questions at Lead2Passed cover all of it.
Passing the F5 BIG-IP DNS Specialist exam requires 245 (scaled out of 350), and the registration fee is USD 180. Since retakes are not free, a readiness check with the Lead2Passed practice engines is a sensible step before you commit to an exam date.
The 302 exam is a F5 certification exam covering the F5 BIG-IP DNS Specialist syllabus outlined above. It contributes to these credential paths: F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA), F5 Certified Cloud Solutions Expert. In a competitive market, a F5 credential signals verified capability to employers — which is why candidates keep choosing it in 2026. Lead2Passed prepares you with 370 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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Valid F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) certification; recommended 1+ year experience administering BIG-IP DNS Requirements can be revised, so confirm the latest on the official F5 exam page before booking.
F5 BIG-IP DNS Specialist Sample Questions:
How many "A" records exist for the Host FQDN ?
- A. One or Many A Record for each Device IP Address
- B. Only One "A" Record
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What are the information contents that will be transferred during the Zone Transfer ?
- A. The lost Data
- B. The Actual Data
- C. The preamble
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
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How can we use the SNMP to troubleshoot the F5 BIGIP DNS System ?
- A. Configuring the BIGIP DNS System with SNMP Agent
- B. The SNMP Agent will send the traps to the SNMP Manager
- C. Configuring the BIGIP DNS System with SNMP Traps
- D. Block the SNMP on the BIGIP DNS System
Correct Answer: A,B,C 🗳️
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To which thing are the DNS Domains Divided to?
- A. They are Divided to Zones
- B. To Active Directory Groups
- C. Domain couldn't be divided
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What will happen if the version of the big3d process on the remote F5 System is newer than the Current version of the big3d install script ?
- A. The installation of the big3d will be for that F5 System
- B. The installation of the big3d will not be for that F5 System
- C. The older version of the Big3d Will not be installed on that F5 System
- D. The installation of the big3d will continue at that F5 System
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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