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CISCOCisco Certified Field Technician (CCT)
The Cisco Certified Field Technician (CCT) certification validates your ability to diagnose, restore, repair, and replace critical Cisco networking and system devices at customer sites. It is designed for field technicians who work closely with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to resolve support incidents quickly and efficiently. Earning this credential proves you can handle on-site hardware replacement across routing, switching, data center, UCS, and collaboration platforms.
Exam formatMultiple choice and multiple response
Duration120 minutes
DeliveryPearson VUE
Free questions834
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What 800-150 proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
6domains
35objectives
208concepts
US $200exam fee
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The Cisco Certified Field Technician (CCT) certification is a specialist-level credential that validates the practical skills required to support Cisco devices in the field. Certified technicians are equipped to diagnose, restore, repair, and replace critical networking and system devices at customer sites, working in close coordination with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to resolve support incidents efficiently.
The 800-150 FLDTEC exam tests your knowledge and skills related to on-site replacement of Cisco technologies across routing, switching, data center, UCS, and collaboration platforms. This includes hardware identification, cabling, configuration backup and restoration, and software upgrades and downgrades. Earning this certification demonstrates that you can perform essential field maintenance tasks that keep customer networks running smoothly.
Who it’s for
This certification is for field technicians and support engineers who are responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Cisco networking and system devices at customer sites. It is ideal for professionals who work directly with hardware and need to perform on-site replacements, cabling, and configuration tasks. You are comfortable working with Cisco routers, switches, data center equipment, UCS servers, and collaboration devices. You understand the importance of working with TAC to resolve incidents and are skilled at following procedures for hardware replacement and software management.
Recommended experience
Cisco recommends that candidates have a foundational understanding of networking concepts and hands-on experience with Cisco devices, though no formal prerequisites are required. Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing and device connectivity; Familiarity with Cisco hardware platforms such as routers, switches, and UCS servers; Experience with cabling and physical installation of network equipment; Understanding of configuration backup and restoration processes
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective Cisco measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official Cisco exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1.0 Networking Foundations
- 1.1 Identify common network devices, components, and functions
- 1.2 Identify the layers of the host-to-host communications model
- 1.3 Describe network cabling at Layer 1
- 1.4 Describe network switching and Layer 2 technologies
- 1.5 Explain IP addressing and subnetting
- 1.6 Explain network routing at Layer 3
- 1.7 Identify Cisco infrastructure networking devices, roles, and functions
- 1.8 Identify Cisco data center networking devices, roles, and functions
- 1.9 Identify Cisco UCS servers, roles, and functions
- 1.10 Identify Cisco collaboration devices, roles, and functions
2.0 Common Service Tasks and Tools
- 2.1 Explain the Cisco device boot-up process
- 2.2 Identify common Cisco IOS commands
- 2.3 Identify tools for device file management
- 2.4 Confirm physical layer connectivity
- 2.5 Access devices remotely over a network (common Windows tools)
- 2.6 Explain how to connect to the console port
- 2.7 Describe how to capture device status
- 2.8 Describe techniques for password recovery
- 2.9 Identify common tools for device replacement
- 2.10 Locate serial numbers on Cisco devices
3.0 Cisco Software
- 3.1 Compare IOS bundle and install modes
- 3.2 Describe Cisco software licensing models
- 3.3 Manage Cisco software images
- 3.4 Manage device configuration files
4.0 Cisco Infrastructure and Collaboration Architecture
- 4.1 Identify infrastructure components, endpoints, and collaboration devices
- 4.2 Examine on-premises collaboration deployments
- 4.3 Describe the role of collaboration infrastructure in video endpoints
- 4.4 Explain Cisco cloud services in enterprise communication and collaboration
5.0 Cisco Hardware Replacement
- 5.1 Explain safety and environmental protocols
- 5.2 Describe the process for replacing Cisco devices
- 5.3 Describe the process for configuring Cisco NX-OS software
- 5.4 Describe Cisco collaboration endpoint solutions
6.0 Cisco UCS and Data Center Architecture
- 6.1 Identify devices in a data center network
- 6.2 Describe components in a virtualized data center architecture
- 6.3 Explain Cisco UCS devices and their placement in UCS architecture
On the day
The exam itself
Everything Cisco publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
Exam code800-150
CertificationCisco Certified Field Technician (CCT)
Exam formatMultiple choice and multiple response
Duration120 minutes
DeliveryPearson VUE
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese
PricingUS $200
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path Cisco lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to Cisco Certified Field Technician (CCT)
Credential earnedCisco Certified Field Technician (CCT) Certification Renewal and maintenance
Cisco certifications are valid for three years. Renew by passing another certification exam or earning Continuing Education (CE) credits. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. Cisco maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by Cisco
Exam registration
Register for the exam through Pearson VUE, Cisco’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official Cisco certification page for exam policies and requirements.
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And when you are serious, your coach Pip takes over
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Questions people ask
How does the CCT Field Technician certification relate to other Cisco certifications?
The CCT is a specialist-level certification that can be earned independently. It is not a prerequisite for any other Cisco certification, but it provides foundational field support skills that complement higher-level certifications like CCNA.
Is there a hands-on or lab component in the 800-150 exam?
The 800-150 FLDTEC exam is a written exam that tests theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of field technician tasks. It does not include a separate hands-on lab component.
What is the retake policy if I fail the 800-150 exam?
For most Cisco exams, you must wait 5 calendar days after a failed attempt before retaking the same exam. This waiting period begins the day after your exam.
Can I use Cisco Learning Credits to pay for the 800-150 exam?
Yes, the exam price is US $200, or you can use Cisco Learning Credits. Cisco customers and learning partners can redeem Learning Credits for exam vouchers.
What job roles does the CCT Field Technician certification map to?
This certification is designed for field technicians and support engineers who install, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco devices at customer sites, working closely with TAC to resolve incidents.
Can I recertify the CCT by passing a different Cisco exam?
Yes, you can recertify by passing any other Cisco certification exam. Alternatively, you can earn Continuing Education (CE) credits to renew your certification.
How soon will I receive my score report after taking the 800-150 exam?
After finishing your testing session, you will receive a score report that includes a score for each exam section and the passing score for the exam. Results are available immediately for written exams.
Information freshness · Content last reviewed on 2026-07-30 Up to date
Practice free questions 834 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept Cisco measures — each one written out.
6domains
35objectives
208concepts
185free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official Cisco exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
11.0 Networking Foundations247 questions
1.1 Identify common network devices, components, and functions7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →1.2 Identify the layers of the host-to-host communications model7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →1.3 Describe network cabling at Layer 16 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →1.4 Describe network switching and Layer 2 technologies8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →1.5 Explain IP addressing and subnetting4 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →1.6 Explain network routing at Layer 39 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →1.7 Identify Cisco infrastructure networking devices, roles, and functions6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →1.8 Identify Cisco data center networking devices, roles, and functions6 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →1.9 Identify Cisco UCS servers, roles, and functions3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →1.10 Identify Cisco collaboration devices, roles, and functions3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
22.0 Common Service Tasks and Tools211 questions
2.1 Explain the Cisco device boot-up process8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →2.2 Identify common Cisco IOS commands6 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →2.3 Identify tools for device file management6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →2.4 Confirm physical layer connectivity3 concepts · 2 pagesOpen →2.5 Access devices remotely over a network (common Windows tools)4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →2.6 Explain how to connect to the console port5 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →2.7 Describe how to capture device status4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →2.8 Describe techniques for password recovery8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →2.9 Identify common tools for device replacement1 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →2.10 Locate serial numbers on Cisco devices7 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
33.0 Cisco Software88 questions
44.0 Cisco Infrastructure and Collaboration Architecture93 questions
4.1 Identify infrastructure components, endpoints, and collaboration devices3 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →4.2 Examine on-premises collaboration deployments8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.3 Describe the role of collaboration infrastructure in video endpoints4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.4 Explain Cisco cloud services in enterprise communication and collaboration7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
55.0 Cisco Hardware Replacement125 questions
5.1 Explain safety and environmental protocols7 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →5.2 Describe the process for replacing Cisco devices14 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →5.3 Describe the process for configuring Cisco NX-OS software8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →5.4 Describe Cisco collaboration endpoint solutions6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
66.0 Cisco UCS and Data Center Architecture70 questions
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
1.1 Identify common network devices, components, and functions6 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
27 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
834 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
834questions
185pages
35objectives
Freealways
Browse by domain
Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
11.0 Networking Foundations247 questions
22.0 Common Service Tasks and Tools211 questions
33.0 Cisco Software88 questions
44.0 Cisco Infrastructure and Collaboration Architecture93 questions
55.0 Cisco Hardware Replacement125 questions
66.0 Cisco UCS and Data Center Architecture70 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
208concepts
834free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from Cisco
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
4official links
208concepts mapped
The source
Cisco’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official Cisco outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 35 objectives, 208 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When Cisco changes the outline, this page changes with it.
35objectives on the outline→208concepts written→834free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.