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Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) Field Technician exam guide

Exam 800-150 FLDTEC v1.0

CCT Field Technician proves you can identify, cable, replace and bring back online Cisco routing, switching, UCS, data center and collaboration hardware on site. It replaced the separate CCT Routing and Switching, Data Center and Collaboration certifications in 2025 and is the credential Cisco partners and field-service firms look for when dispatching technicians to customer sites.

QuestionsAbout 100
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$200 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryProctored at a test center or online, scheduled through Cisco's certification portal

Format: Multiple choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, and simulation/testlet-style items; pass/fail. Fee note: Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Field service and smart-hands technicians, depot and RMA staff, and entry-level data center technicians who physically swap and restore Cisco equipment.

What the exam covers

Networking Foundations—
Everyday Service Tasks and Tools—
Cisco Software—
Infrastructure and Collaboration Architecture—
Hardware Replacement—
Unified Computing System (UCS)—
Data Center Architecture—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None. Cisco strongly recommends the free-standing FLDTEC learning path (about 10 hours) on Cisco U. before testing.

Recommended: Basic hands-on time with Cisco chassis, line cards, power supplies, console cabling and the CLI; familiarity with data center racks and UCS hardware helps.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Recertify by passing the current 800-150 FLDTEC exam (or its successor) before expiry. Cisco notes the FLDTEC learning path itself does not award CE credits.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Identifying Cisco router, switch, UCS and collaboration hardware and components
  • Console, copper and fiber cabling and transceiver handling
  • Backing up and restoring device configurations
  • Upgrading and downgrading Cisco IOS/NX-OS software images
  • Field-replaceable unit (FRU) swaps and RMA procedures
  • Basic CLI navigation and show commands for verification
  • Using ROMMON and recovery procedures

Job roles

Field Service TechnicianData Center TechnicianSmart Hands TechnicianNetwork Field EngineerRMA/Depot TechnicianIT Support Technician

Where it fits in your path

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Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) Field Technician

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  1. Week 1: Complete the FLDTEC learning path on Cisco U. and note every hardware family it names.
  2. Week 2: Practice CLI basics on a lab or simulator: show version, show inventory, copy running-config tftp, boot system commands.
  3. Week 3: Study UCS and data center architecture: fabric interconnects, blade vs rack servers, cabling and power layouts.
  4. Week 4: Drill software upgrade/downgrade and password recovery steps; review collaboration endpoint hardware.
  5. Week 5: Take timed practice questions and re-read weak areas before booking.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Expect roughly 100 items in 120 minutes, so budget a little over a minute per item.
  • Know the exact order of steps for an image upgrade (verify space, copy, verify MD5, set boot variable, save, reload).
  • Memorize which show commands display serial numbers, PIDs and module status (show inventory, show module, show environment).
  • Be able to recognize transceiver and cable types by connector and use case.
  • Review UCS terminology carefully; data center questions trip up candidates with only routing/switching background.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the CCT Field Technician exam cost?

The 800-150 FLDTEC exam costs US$200, or can be paid with Cisco Learning Credits.

Is CCT Field Technician hard?

It is entry level, but broad: it covers routing, switching, UCS, data center and collaboration hardware. Candidates with hands-on rack-and-stack experience usually find it manageable after the learning path.

Did CCT Field Technician replace CCT Routing and Switching?

Yes. CCT Routing and Switching, CCT Data Center and CCT Collaboration were phased out after February 9, 2025; existing holders keep them until expiry and recertify via the 800-150 exam.

How long is CCT valid?

Cisco certifications are valid for 3 years; you recertify by passing the current CCT exam again.

CCT or CCST: which should I take?

CCT targets on-site hardware replacement for Cisco gear. CCST Networking or IT Support covers broader entry-level networking or desktop support concepts. Field techs choose CCT; those heading toward CCNA usually start with CCST Networking.

Official page: www.cisco.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.