Dell Networking Associate (D-NWG-FN-23) exam-day guide
Dell Networking Associate (D-NWG-FN-23) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID whose name exactly matches your registration. If your registration name differs (for example, a shortened first name), fix it with the provider before test day. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and whether a second ID is required.
Appointment confirmation and test-center address
Save the confirmation email or screenshot offline. For an in-person center, note the full street address, the building entrance, and parking or transit options, and plan to arrive ahead of your slot. Confirm with the provider how early you should arrive.
Login and system check for online proctoring
If you are testing remotely, run the provider's system test on the same computer and network you will use on test day, and check webcam, microphone, and browser requirements. Confirm with the provider which browsers and operating systems are supported.
Knowledge of exam structure and time limits
Review the current exam description for question count, time limit, and whether any scenario or drag-and-drop item types appear. Confirm with the provider the exact number of questions and minutes, since published details can change between registration and test day.
Scoring and result-reporting expectations
Know the passing score or scale and when results are released. Confirm with the provider whether you receive a provisional score at the end of the test and how the official score report is delivered.
Reschedule and cancellation deadlines
Check the deadline to reschedule or cancel without losing your fee. If illness or an emergency is possible, know the procedure. Confirm with the provider the exact cutoff hours and any fees.
Retake policy
Understand any waiting period before a retake and how many attempts are allowed. Confirm with the provider the current retake rules and fees rather than relying on older forum posts.
Approved accommodations
If you need extra time or a separate room, request accommodations well before test day and keep the approval letter. Confirm with the provider the request window and required documentation.
Allowed and prohibited items
Assume no notes, books, phones, smartwatches, or scratch paper unless the provider states otherwise. For remote testing, clear your desk and close other applications. Confirm with the provider what is permitted and whether an on-screen whiteboard is supplied.
Quiet, well-lit test environment
For remote testing, choose a private room with a door, stable power, and a wired or reliable connection, and tell household members not to enter. Confirm with the provider the room and camera-pan requirements.
Rest, hydration, and a light meal
Sleep well the night before and eat something light beforehand. Avoid heavy caffeine if you are prone to jitters, and keep water nearby only if the provider allows it at your desk.
Review plan for weak topics only
In the last day, reread your own summary notes on weak areas such as VLAN and spanning tree behavior, routing fundamentals, or CLI syntax. Do not start new topics or cram late into the night.
Plan the day
Confirm the appointment time, location or remote link, and ID requirements. Recheck the current exam description and your score-report expectations. Finish any remaining practice sets on your weakest two or three topics, but stop adding new material. Do one timed mixed set to check pacing, then review every wrong answer and write a one-line reason for each mistake.
Do a focused pass over command-line fundamentals you are likely to be asked about, such as showing interface status, checking VLAN membership, verifying trunk configuration, reading a routing table, and interpreting spanning tree output. Practice reading output rather than memorizing commands. Review common troubleshooting logic: check physical link, then VLAN and trunk, then addressing, then routing.
Do light review only: your own summary sheets and a short set of missed questions. Run the system test again if testing remotely, and confirm the camera, microphone, and browser. Charge devices, set two alarms, and prepare your ID and confirmation in one place. Confirm with the provider any last details about arrival time or check-in. Sleep at a normal hour.
Eat a light meal and avoid rushing. For an in-person test, leave early enough to absorb traffic or transit delays and arrive ahead of your slot. For remote testing, close all other applications, silence your phone and put it away, clear your desk, and start the check-in early. Keep your ID in hand for verification.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as best, first, and not. For CLI or output questions, identify the device role and the layer involved before choosing. Answer easy items first and flag long scenarios to revisit. If a question stalls you, eliminate two options and move on; return if time allows. Use any permitted break to stand and refocus, and keep track of remaining time.
Note any topics that felt weak while they are fresh, in case you retake. Save the score report, and if the result is pending, check the provider's stated release window. If you did not pass, review the retake waiting period and plan a study cycle around the weakest domains.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID whose name matches your registration exactly. Expired or photocopied ID is normally refused; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow all proctor instructions. For remote testing, stay in camera view, keep your face visible, and do not leave the camera area except during an approved break. Refusal to comply can end the session.
Do not use unauthorized materials, notes, phones, smartwatches, or a second screen. Do not communicate with anyone during the test. Suspected cheating can void your score and may lead to a ban.
Do not share, photograph, or reproduce exam questions. The content is confidential, and discussing specific items afterward may violate the candidate agreement.
Confirm with the provider the break policy for your exam before test day. Some exams allow scheduled breaks and others do not; the clock may or may not stop during a break.
Scoring is based on the current published scale for this exam. Confirm with the provider the passing score and whether results are provisional or require later validation.
If you experience a technical failure, stop and contact the proctor or provider support immediately rather than troubleshooting alone. Ask what documentation is needed to request a reschedule.
Arrive or check in early. Late arrival may forfeit your seat and fee, and the exact cutoff is set by the provider, so confirm it in advance.