CND — EC-Council Certified Network Defender — Free Online Mock Test

CND exam at a glance

CND section breakdown

The CND mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

• CND (60 Q)
  60 questions · 180 minutes · ~180 sec/question

CND scoring & marking scheme

Strategy: CND has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: CND (pass 700/1000).

How CND is conducted

• Mode
  Proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow (face detection, room scan, fullscreen lock, tab-switch detection).
• Test format
  Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
• Backtracking
  Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
• Mark for review
  Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

CND time strategy

With 60 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 180 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

• CND (60 Q)
  Target ~180 sec/question. If a question takes more than 270 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

CND topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CND, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

CND (60 Q)

• D2 — App vulnerabilities · 7
• D2 — Social attacks · 6
• D2 — Malware · 6
• D3 — Network architecture · 4
• D1 — Cryptography · 3
• D2 — Network attacks · 3
• D2 — Cryptography attacks · 3
• D2 — Credential attacks · 3

CND topic-wise test series

Drill the CND syllabus chapter by chapter. Each topic test is a focused set of questions you can practise on its own — ideal for fixing a weak area before a full mock.

CND difficulty calibration

Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.

CND · 100 Q in 240m. Defense-in-depth, network security controls, perimeter/endpoint protection, monitoring, incident response & threat intelligence. · Official language: English.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CND bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CND

• Real test-day interface
  Our cert skin mirrors the actual CND testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
• 50 distinct variants
  3000 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
• Detailed analytics
  Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
• Spaced repetition (Notebook)
  Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
• Optional proctoring
  Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate real CND test-day conditions.
• Free to start
  No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first CND mock starts in under a minute.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CND exam pattern?

EC-Council Certified Network Defender contains 60 questions across 1 section: CND (60 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 180 seconds per question).

Does CND have negative marking?

No — CND has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.

How is CND scored?

Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CND (pass 700/1000).

How can I practise CND online for free?

Wrexa Edge offers free full-length CND mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.

What is the difficulty level of CND?

CND is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. CND · 100 Q in 240m. Defense-in-depth, network security controls, perimeter/endpoint protection, monitoring, incident response & threat intelligence. · Official language: English.

How long is the CND exam?

CND runs for 180 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What topics are covered in CND?

CND is split into: CND (60 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. CND · 100 Q in 240m. Defense-in-depth, network security controls, perimeter/endpoint protection, monitoring, incident response & threat intelligence. · Official language: English.

What tools or aids are allowed during CND?

No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.

Is the CND test adaptive?

No — CND is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many CND mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CND variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 3000 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.

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