Question 1

How many 304 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 304 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 304 question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does 304 cover?

Accepted Answer

Assess security needs and requirements to create an APM policy (19%), Configure and deploy an access profile (55%), Maintain APM access profiles (7%), Identify and resolve APM issues (19%).

Question 5

What is the F5 304 BIG-IP APM Specialist exam?

Accepted Answer

The F5 304 exam is the BIG-IP APM (Access Policy Manager) Specialist exam. Passing it earns the F5 Certified! Technology Specialist, Access Policy Manager credential, validating your ability to configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot BIG-IP APM with an emphasis on authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), SSO, SAML federation, and access policies.

Question 6

What is the passing score and cost for the F5 304 exam?

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The F5 304 exam costs US$180, has a 90-minute time limit, is delivered in English at Pearson VUE test centers (proctored), and requires a passing score of 245.

Question 7

What are the prerequisites for the F5 304 APM Specialist exam?

Accepted Answer

You must hold a valid F5-CA (F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator) credential before you can attempt the 304 BIG-IP APM Specialist exam.

Question 8

What topics does the F5 304 exam cover?

Accepted Answer

The 304 blueprint has four sections: (1) Assess security needs and requirements to create an APM policy, (2) Configure and deploy an access profile, (3) Maintain APM access profiles, and (4) Identify and resolve APM issues. Key areas include AAA and SSO profiles, SAML IdP/SP federation, network/portal/application access, L4/L7 ACLs, the Visual Policy Editor, endpoint checks, and troubleshooting with TCPDump/SSLDump and APM logs.

Question 9

What certification does the F5 304 exam count toward?

Accepted Answer

Earning the BIG-IP APM Specialist certification is a prerequisite for the F5 Certified Solutions Expert, Security (401) certification track, along with the LTM (301a/301b) and ASM (303) specialist certifications.

Question 10

Is the F5 304 exam retired?

Accepted Answer

No. As of September 2026 the BIG-IP APM Specialist (304) exam is listed as active on F5's official Education Services portal, with scheduling available through Pearson VUE.

Question 11

What is the F5 exam retake policy for the 304 exam?

Accepted Answer

After failing, you must wait 15 days before the first retake, 30 days after a second failure, 45 days after a third, one year after a fourth, and 90 days for the fifth or subsequent attempts. Your retake count only resets when you pass.

Question 12

How much does the 304 exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The 304 exam fee is $180 (USD; local pricing varies by region and provider).

Question 13

What is the passing score for 304?

Accepted Answer

You need 245 on a not stated on official pages scraped this run scale to pass 304.

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01Assess security needs and requirements to create an APM policy19%8 topics

1.01Explain how APM mitigates common attack vectors and methodologies (e.g., cookie hijacking [front and back], DoS attack)Describe common attack vectors3 obj.

1.02Identify which APM tool(s) should be used to mitigate a specific authentication attack

1.03Explain how APM uses and manages session cookies (domain, host, multi-domain)Determine endpoint inspection requirements (e.g., OPSWAT, registry check)2 obj.

1.04Explain the differences among access methods (e.g., network, portal, access management)

1.05Determine the appropriate access method for a use case or set of requirementsDistinguish among network communication, security, and reporting requirements and note pros and cons2 obj.

1.06Explain how APM interacts with commonly used applications (e.g., Microsoft Exchange, Citrix, VMware View, SharePoint)Explain how APM interacts with a virtual desktop infrastructure (e.g., VMware View, Citrix, RDP)3 obj.

1.07Explain the differences among logging levels (e.g., performance implications, security implications, information provided)Explain how APM uses TMOS facilities for logging2 obj.

1.08Determine appropriate logging methods and verbosity levels to meet specified requirementsExplain the various levels of verbosity available4 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesEndpoint inspection planning (OPSWAT) · Confusing access methods (network vs portal vs application)

02Configure and deploy an access profile55%23 topics

03Maintain APM access profiles7%3 topics

04Identify and resolve APM issues19%8 topics