Question 1

How many 303 practice questions are there?

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150 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free 303 sample questions?

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Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

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Every 303 question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does 303 cover?

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Assess security needs and choose an appropriate ASM policy (25%), Create and customize policies (25%), Maintain policy (25%), Administer and evaluate ASM implementation (25%).

Question 5

What is the F5 303 BIG-IP ASM Specialist exam?

Accepted Answer

Exam 303 is F5's BIG-IP ASM Specialist (Technology Specialist level) certification exam. Passing it earns the F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP ASM (F5-CTS, BIG-IP ASM) credential, which verifies that you can design, implement, and maintain BIG-IP ASM (F5's web application firewall) and integrate it with other platforms in an application-specific way.

Question 6

What are the prerequisites for the F5 303 exam?

Accepted Answer

You must hold a valid F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) certification before attempting exam 303. F5 also recommends at least a year of hands-on experience delivering highly available, secure, and scalable applications with ASM.

Question 7

How much does the F5 303 exam cost and how long is it?

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The 303 exam costs US$180 and has a 90-minute time limit. It is delivered as a test-center proctored exam through F5's testing partners (Pearson VUE and Certiverse). A separate practice test is available for US$20.

Question 8

What is the passing score for the F5 303 exam?

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The passing score for exam 303 is 245, as listed on F5's official exam page.

Question 9

What topics does the F5 303 blueprint cover?

Accepted Answer

The blueprint has four sections: (1) Assess security needs and choose an appropriate ASM policy, (2) Create and customize policies, (3) Maintain policy, and (4) Administer and evaluate ASM implementation. Topics include the OWASP Top Ten, Policy Builder, attack signatures, DataGuard, CSRF and anomaly protection, ICAP/third-party scanner integration, logging, PCI compliance reporting, and policy import/export/merge/revert.

Question 10

What is the retake policy if I fail the F5 303 exam?

Accepted Answer

F5 enforces a waiting period after failed attempts: 15 days after the first failure, 30 days after the second, 45 days after the third, and 90 days after the fourth and subsequent failures. Passing the exam resets the retake count. Each attempt must be scheduled and paid for separately.

Question 11

What certification does passing 303 lead to next?

Accepted Answer

The F5-CTS, BIG-IP ASM certification is a prerequisite for F5's Security Solutions Expert certification track. Combined with the LTM and APM specialist certifications, it feeds into the F5 Certified Solutions Expert, Security credential.

Question 12

Which F5 course prepares me for the 303 exam?

Accepted Answer

F5 recommends the 'Configuring BIG-IP Advanced WAF' course (available self-directed or instructor-led) plus the official 303 exam blueprint and the F5 303 practice test.

Question 13

How much does the 303 exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The 303 exam fee is $180 (USD; local pricing varies by region and provider).

Question 14

What is the passing score for 303?

Accepted Answer

You need 245 to pass 303.

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01Assess security needs and choose an appropriate ASM policy25%6 topics

1.01Explain the potential effects of common attacks on web applicationsExplain the potential effects of common attacks on web applications2 obj.

1.02Explain how specific security policies mitigate various web application attacksExplain how specific security policies mitigate various web application attacks1 obj.

1.03Determine which ASM mitigation is appropriate for a particular vulnerabilityDetermine which ASM mitigation is appropriate for a particular vulnerability2 obj.

1.04Choose the appropriate policy features and granularityChoose the appropriate policy features and granularity2 obj.

1.05Determine the most appropriate deployment method for a given set of requirementsDetermine the most appropriate deployment method for a given set of requirements2 obj.

1.06Evaluate the implications of changes in the policy to the security and vulnerabilities of the applicationEvaluate the implications of changes in the policy to the security and vulnerabilities of the application2 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesMap OWASP Top Ten to ASM mitigations · Choosing an over-broad policy that generates false positives

02Create and customize policies25%7 topics

03Maintain policy25%2 topics

04Administer and evaluate ASM implementation25%10 topics