Cisco 500-490 Exam : Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks

Cisco 500-490 exam
  • Exam Code: 500-490
  • Exam Name: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
  • Updated: Oct 15, 2026
  • Q & A: 37 Questions and Answers
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Cisco 500-490 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Cisco
Exam Name:Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (500-490)
Exam Number:500-490
Related Certifications:CCNP Enterprise
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Certificate Validity Period:3 years (certification validity typical for Cisco certifications)
Available Languages:English
Exam Format:Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions
Sample Questions:Free Download Pass 500-490 Exam Cram
Exam Way:Computer-based exam at authorized test centers or online proctoring (depending on region availability)
Pre Condition:Recommended: CCNA-level knowledge or CCNP Enterprise foundational understanding

Cisco 500-490 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Security Design for Enterprise Networks- Network security architecture
  • 1. Segmentation and micro-segmentation
    • 2. Firewall and access control design
      Automation and Programmability- Network automation design considerations
      • 1. Infrastructure as Code concepts
        • 2. APIs and controller-based networking
          Wireless Design (Enterprise WLAN)- Wireless architecture planning
          • 1. High-density wireless deployment
            • 2. RF design considerations
              Enterprise Network Architecture Design- Design principles and models for enterprise networks
              • 1. Hierarchical network design
                • 2. Spine-leaf and modern architectures
                  LAN and Campus Design- Campus network design considerations
                  • 1. Layer 2 and Layer 3 design choices
                    • 2. High availability and redundancy
                      Routing and Infrastructure Services Design- Routing protocol selection and design
                      • 1. Route summarization and redistribution
                        • 2. OSPF, BGP design considerations
                          WAN and Branch Connectivity- Enterprise WAN design
                          • 1. SD-WAN architecture and deployment models
                            • 2. MPLS, Internet VPN, and hybrid WAN

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                              The official Cisco Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks outline defines 7 domains. The leading three are Security Design for Enterprise Networks, WAN and Branch Connectivity, and Automation and Programmability. The full list is in the topics section above, and VerifiedDumps's 37 practice questions cover each one.

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                              The 500-490 exam is a Cisco certification exam validating the Cisco Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CCNP Enterprise, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with VerifiedDumps's 37 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

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                              Cisco Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks Sample Questions:

                              Question #1

                              How would Cisco ISE handle authentication for your printer that does not have a supplicant?

                              • A. ISE would authenticate the printer using web authentication.
                              • B. ISE would authenticate the printer using MAB.
                              • C. ISE would not authenticate the printer as printers are not subject to ISE authentication.
                              • D. ISE would authenticate the printer using MAC RADIUS authentication.
                              • E. ISE would authenticate the printer using 802.1X authentication.
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                              Correct Answer: B  🗳️

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                              Question #2

                              Which three ways are SD-Access and ACI Fabric similar? (Choose three.)

                              • A. use of group policy
                              • B. use of Endpoint Groups
                              • C. use of overlays
                              • D. use of Virtual Network IDs
                              • E. focus on user endpoints
                              • F. use of Scalable Group Tags
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                              Correct Answer: A,C,D  🗳️

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                              Question #3

                              Which node enables Cisco ISE to share contextual information on a device with Cisco Stealth watch?

                              • A. Monitoring and Troubleshooting Node
                              • B. pXGrid Controller
                              • C. Policy Administration Node
                              • D. Inline Posture Node
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                              Correct Answer: B  🗳️

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                              Question #4

                              Which are two Cisco ISE that benefits our customers? (Choose two.)

                              • A. helps them stop and contain real-time threats
                              • B. helps t hem accelerate application deployment and delivery
                              • C. enables them to set traffic priorities across the network
                              • D. provides network access control
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                              Correct Answer: A,D  🗳️

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