The 100-490 exam is a Cisco certification exam validating the Cisco Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) Routing and Switching, CCNA, Cisco Certified Support Technician. Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with ActualVCE's 74 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

Delivered through Pearson VUE testing centers. The exam focuses on onsite support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and replacement of Cisco routing and switching devices. Register for the Cisco Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices exam through these official channels:

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Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. All 74 practice questions are identical across versions. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates, a 50% renewal discount afterward, and unlimited computer installations — and the website runs discounts at intervals, so timing your purchase can save a little more.

The Cisco Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices exam contains 60-70 to complete within 90 minutes. Timed simulation in the ActualVCE Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.

The official Cisco Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices outline defines 4 domains. The leading three are Service-related Knowledge (26%), Cisco IOS Software Operation (29%), and General Networking Knowledge (25%). The full list is in the topics section above, and ActualVCE's 74 practice questions cover each one.

Cisco recommends these training resources for the Cisco Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices exam:

Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 74 practice questions from ActualVCE help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.

No formal prerequisite is required. Basic networking knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching devices are recommended. Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.

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The Cisco Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices exam requires Pass/Fail to pass, and registration costs $125 USD. A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the ActualVCE engines before booking is the cheaper option.