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| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Campus Networking Exam |
| Exam Number: | DES-5121 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Price: | 230 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-65 |
| Related Certifications: | DCS-IE (Dell Certified Specialist - Implementation Engineer) |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Drag-and-Drop, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC PowerSwitch Campus Implementation & Administration |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | EMC DES-5121 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic networking knowledge and experience with Dell PowerSwitch |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.dell.com/en-us/learn/certification/campus-networking-specialist-implementation-engineer |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Switch Initialization & Management | 11% | - Management access and credentials - Standalone and stack configuration - Firmware upgrade and configuration backup |
| Topic 2: Network Security | 14% | - AAA configuration - Access Control Lists (ACLs) - Port security and 802.1X authentication |
| Topic 3: Networking Overview & Campus Architecture | 8% | - Campus network design principles - Dell PowerSwitch N-Series and DNOS6 overview - IPv4/IPv6 addressing and subnetting |
| Topic 4: Monitoring & Troubleshooting | 16% | - Performance and security troubleshooting - Layer 2/3 connectivity issues - SNMP, Syslog, and NetFlow |
| Topic 5: Quality of Service (QoS) | 10% | - Voice and video traffic optimization - Queuing and scheduling - Classification and marking |
| Topic 6: Layer 2 Protocols & Redundancy | 15% | - PortFast, BPDU Guard, and STP protection - RSTP, MSTP, and RSTP-PV - VRRP configuration and validation |
| Topic 7: Link Aggregation | 11% | - Multi-Chassis LAG (MLAG) - LAG troubleshooting - Static and dynamic LAG |
| Topic 8: VLANs & Routing | 15% | - Private VLANs and inter-VLAN routing - Policy-Based Routing (PBR) - VLAN configuration and trunking |
The DES-5121 exam, officially titled Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Campus Networking Exam, is the qualifying exam for the Dell EMC Certified Specialist – Implementation Engineer, Campus Networking certification, which sits at the Specialist level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a EMC career path. It also connects to DCS-IE (Dell Certified Specialist - Implementation Engineer), so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The DES-5121 exam gives you 60-65 questions to complete within 90 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Campus Networking is 63%, and the official registration fee is 230 USD. Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic networking knowledge and experience with Dell PowerSwitch. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the DES-5121 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
EMC recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Campus Networking:
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The current EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Campus Networking syllabus is organized into 8 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
Question 1
Refer to the exhibit.
A network administrator has created an ACL to block broadcast traffic to their server on port Gi1/0/1. Why is the ACL not functioning as desired?
A. Destination address mask is incorrect
B. ACLs do not support broadcast traffic
C. ACL is not applied in the correct direction
D. Destination IP address is incorrect
Question 2
How many untagged VLANs are allowed on a switchport mode trunk interface?
A. 128
B. 0
C. 1
D. 4096
Question 3
Exhibit:
The exhibit represents a topology with all Dell EMC N4000 Series switches with RSTP enabled. In addition, the switches are using the default configuration on all ports and protocols.
Which port number will be blocked by spanning tree?
A. Te 1/0/5
B. Te 1/0/3
C. Te 1/0/6
D. Te 1/0/4
Question 4
What happens when a match is found for an ACL with 15 entries?
A. All packets which match that entry are forwarded
B. All packets which match that entry are dropped
C. Action from that entry is performed and the ACL is exited
D. Action from that entry is performed and the rest of the entries in the ACL are processed
Question 5
What is the maximum number of dynamic MAC addresses that can be learned on a Dell EMC N-Series switchport that is configured for dynamic locking?
A. 600
B. 100
C. 300
D. 400
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |
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