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Arista ACE-A1.2 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Arista Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Arista Certified Engineering Associate Exam |
| Exam Number: | ACE-A1.2 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | $150 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-70 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Related Certifications: | Arista Certified Engineering Specialist (ACE-S) Arista Certified Engineering Professional (ACE-P) |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Recommended Training: | Arista ACE-A Official Training Arista EOS Fundamentals |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Arista Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing center via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended 6 months experience with Arista EOS and basic networking knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://solutions.arista.com/ace-a-exam |
Arista ACE-A1.2 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Automation & CloudVision | 10% | - CloudVision Portal overview - Configuration management - Basic automation concepts |
| Topic 2: Layer 3 Routing | 20% | - IP addressing and routing table - OSPF basics - Static routing - BGP fundamentals |
| Topic 3: EOS Architecture and CLI | 20% | - CLI operation
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| Topic 4: Monitoring & Troubleshooting | 15% | - Log analysis and error recovery - Password recovery procedure - DANZ and traffic analysis - VMTracer usage |
| Topic 5: Switching Fundamentals | 20% | - Link Aggregation (LACP) - VLANs and trunking - Spanning Tree Protocol - MLAG configuration |
| Topic 6: Network Services & Management | 15% | - System monitoring tools - VXLAN basics - Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) - Multi-Switch CLI (XMPP) |
Questions and Answers About Arista Certified Engineering Associate
Arista Certified Engineering Associate is an official Arista Networks exam, listed under exam code ACE-A1.2. A passing result earns you the Arista Certified Engineering Associate certification at the Associate level. It also ties into Arista Certified Engineering Professional (ACE-P), Arista Certified Engineering Specialist (ACE-S), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 60-70 questions inside 90 minutes on the Arista Certified Engineering Associate exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing Arista Certified Engineering Associate requires 70%, and the official registration fee is $150 USD. Retakes charge the full $150 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
No formal prerequisites; recommended 6 months experience with Arista EOS and basic networking knowledge
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for Arista Certified Engineering Associate goes through the official channels listed here.
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Arista Networks recommends the following training for Arista Certified Engineering Associate candidates.
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The Arista Certified Engineering Associate syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Automation & CloudVision (10%), Monitoring & Troubleshooting (15%), and Network Services & Management (15%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Arista Certified Engineering Associate Sample Questions:
What command configuration mode enabled you to connect to an Arista Switch via HTTPS for services such as Tap Aggregation?
- A. management web https enable
- B. management api http-commands
- C. management web secure
- D. management web commands
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
What is the packet overhead for a VXLAN-encapsulated frame?
- A. 10 bytes
- B. 50 bytes
- C. 70 bytes
- D. 30 bytes
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
What is the command to make sure that all installed extensions are loaded when the switch reboots?
- A. copy extensions: boot-extensions:
- B. copy installed-extensions boot-extensions
- C. boot installed-extensions
- D. install extensions permanent
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
True or False: Arista MLAG requires a second Peer-Keepalive link to be cabled between the switches in the MLAG domain.
- A. FALSE
- B. TRUE
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
To upgrade the EOS running on an Arista switch, which of the following commands copies the new EOS file from USB to flash?
- A. copy usb1:/EOS-4.15.0.swi flash:/EOS-4.15.0.swi
- B. copy usb:/EOS-4.15.0.swi flash:/EOS-4.15.0.swi
- C. copy drive0:/EOS-4.15.0.swi flash:/EOS-4.15.0.swi
- D. copy usb0:/EOS-4.15.0.swi flash:/EOS-4.15.0.swi
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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