What does the Core Network Engineer practice exam cover?

The Core Network Engineer practice exam benchmarks your knowledge across the curriculum domains: Core Network Engineer architecture, real-world deployments, troubleshooting, and standards. 65 multiple-choice questions, 75-minute timed practice exam. You get a per-domain score breakdown and a personalized study plan mapping weak areas to specific lessons.

Does this practice exam award a certificate?

No — this is a self-assessment to benchmark your readiness, not a credential. Want a verifiable certificate? Our certification courses award one — see /certifications.

How much does the practice exam cost?

Full-length practice exams are included with the Pro subscription: $399/year, or ₹29,900 in India. Paid monthly it is $39/month, or ₹3,900, so a year of annual costs 15% less in USD and 36% less in INR. Both plans are backed by a 7-day money-back guarantee. The 20-question mock exam linked on this page is free and needs no signup.

How should I use the Core Network Engineer practice exam?

Take it as a timed, full-length dry run to see where you stand. The per-domain gap analysis points you to exactly what to review. Engineers studying 15 minutes per day typically complete the Core Network Engineer curriculum in about 12 weeks, with hands-on labs, interactive lessons, and TelcoMentor — your personal AI coach in every lesson.

All Practice Exams

Core Network Engineer Practice Exam

Deep dive into 5G Core architecture, NF configuration, signaling procedures, QoS policy, network slicing, and cloud-native deployment.

A full-length timed practice exam to benchmark your readiness — self-assessment, no certificate. Want a verifiable certificate? Our certification courses award one.

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Questions

75 min

Duration

65%

Target Score

Domains

Exam Domains

5GC Architecture

15 questions

Service-based architecture, network functions (AMF, SMF, UPF, AUSF, UDM, PCF, NRF, NSSF), service interfaces, HTTP/2, and SBI design principles.

Signaling & Procedures

18 questions

Registration, PDU session establishment/modification/release, service request, handover procedures, NAS 5GMM/5GSM, and NGAP signaling.

QoS & Policy

17 questions

5G QoS Identifier (5QI), QoS flows, PCC rules, URSP rules, reflective QoS, QoS enforcement, and policy control framework.

Network Slicing & Cloud-Native

15 questions

S-NSSAI, NSSAI, slice selection, network slice instances, CNFs, Kubernetes for 5GC, service mesh, Helm charts, and lifecycle management.

Learning Path Progress

L0Telecom Foundations

L14G LTE Essentials

L25G Fundamentals

L45G Core Network (5GC)

L55G Signaling & Procedures

L65G QoS & Policy Framework

L7Network Slicing

L21Cloud-Native Telecom

L27Telecom Transport & Timing

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Core Network Engineer practice exam cover?: The Core Network Engineer practice exam benchmarks your knowledge across the curriculum domains: Core Network Engineer architecture, real-world deployments, troubleshooting, and standards. 65 multiple-choice questions, 75-minute timed practice exam. You get a per-domain score breakdown and a personalized study plan mapping weak areas to specific lessons.
Does this practice exam award a certificate?: No — this is a self-assessment to benchmark your readiness, not a credential. Want a verifiable certificate? Our certification courses award one — see /certifications.
How much does the practice exam cost?: Full-length practice exams are included with the Pro subscription: $399/year, or ₹29,900 in India. Paid monthly it is $39/month, or ₹3,900, so a year of annual costs 15% less in USD and 36% less in INR. Both plans are backed by a 7-day money-back guarantee. The 20-question mock exam linked on this page is free and needs no signup.
How should I use the Core Network Engineer practice exam?: Take it as a timed, full-length dry run to see where you stand. The per-domain gap analysis points you to exactly what to review. Engineers studying 15 minutes per day typically complete the Core Network Engineer curriculum in about 12 weeks, with hands-on labs, interactive lessons, and TelcoMentor — your personal AI coach in every lesson.

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