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F5N3 Verified 2026 Edition

NGINX Configuration: Demonstrate Practice Test

NGINX Configuration: Demonstrate (F5N3) is one of four exams in F5's NGINX Open Source certification and can be taken in any order with the others. It suits administrators with basic Linux and NGINX familiarity who want hands-on configuration practice. Its practice questions focus on managing connections and bandwidth, restricting access, configuring logging and certificates, and enabling HTTPS.

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by F5

Exam Format

30 min
30
245
Administrator

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Validity

2 years from the date you pass the last of the four exams

F5N3 Exam Topics and Domains

F5N3 is organized into 5 weighted domains.

1

Demonstrate how to manage connections and bandwidth

20%

Demonstrate how to manage connections and bandwidth

  • rate limiting
  • bandwidth throttling
  • connection limiting
  • keep-alives
  • upstreams
  • Describe the difference between rate limiting and bandwidth throttling
  • Demonstrate how to limit the amount of connections that are made to the NGINX server and its upstreams
  • Demonstrate how to set a bandwidth limit
  • Understand how to enable and optimize keep-alives for the NGINX server and its upstreams
2

Demonstrate how to restrict access

20%

Demonstrate how to restrict access

  • IP-based access control (allow/deny)
  • HTTP method restriction
  • auth_basic
  • auth_request
  • URI restriction
  • Demonstrate how to restrict access to NGINX based on IP address
  • Demonstrate how to restrict access to NGINX based on HTTP method
  • Demonstrate how to authenticate (auth basic / auth request)
  • Demonstrate how to restrict URIs
3

Demonstrate how to configure logging

20%

Demonstrate how to configure logging

  • log_format
  • access_log
  • error_log
  • log levels/severity
  • log location
  • Demonstrate how to customize the format of log files
  • Demonstrate how to customize the location of log files
  • Demonstrate how to set log levels (severity)
  • Describe the difference between an error log and an access log
4

Demonstrate how to configure certificates

20%

Demonstrate how to configure certificates

  • server certificate
  • client certificate
  • SSL certificate components
  • private key protection
  • Define the difference between a server certificate and a client certificate
  • Describe the components necessary to use an SSL certificate
  • Describe how to protect the SSL certificate and key
5

Demonstrate how to enable HTTPS and associated security settings

20%

Demonstrate how to enable HTTPS and associated security settings

  • TLS termination
  • end-to-end encryption
  • TLS passthrough
  • ciphers
  • TLS version
  • HTTP-to-HTTPS redirect
  • Compare the advantages of TLS termination, end to end encryption, and TLS passthrough
  • Demonstrate how to enable TLS encryption
  • Enable/Disable ciphers and TLS version
  • Describe how to force all traffic to redirect to HTTPS

How do I earn this certification?

Passing F5N3 earns the F5 Certified Administrator, NGINX (F5-CA, NGINX) certification. It sits in the NGINX (NGINX Open Source Software) track.

Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
F5 Accredited Administrator, NGINX (F5-AA, NGINX)
Alternative Paths
101 - Application Delivery FundamentalsFoundational F5 certification track for candidates focused on BIG-IP rather than NGINX

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NGINX Configuration: Demonstrate (F5N3) - Exam pageNGINX Certification Blueprint (all four exams, incl. Configuration: Demonstrate objectives)Resources for NGINX Certification Exam PreparationF5 NGINX Certification FAQWhat is the NGINX Certification (F5 Certified Administrator, NGINX)?F5 Certified Administrator, NGINX (F5-CA, NGINX) - Learning PathHow do I schedule an NGINX exam? (Certiverse)

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Current Status
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  • Last content update: 2024

Who should take this exam?

  • Familiarity with the Linux command line
  • Experience with essential/foundational NGINX OSS functionality
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Common Questions

What is the F5N3 NGINX Configuration: Demonstrate exam?
F5N3 is one of the four exams required to earn the F5 Certified Administrator, NGINX (F5-CA, NGINX) credential. It validates a candidate's ability to demonstrate hands-on NGINX Open Source configuration skills such as managing connections and bandwidth, restricting access, configuring logging, configuring certificates, and enabling HTTPS with associated security settings.
How many questions are on the F5N3 exam and how long is it?
The F5N3 exam has 30 questions and a 30-minute time limit, with no time extensions. Most questions ask you to select one correct answer, though some require selecting two correct answers with no partial credit.
What is the passing score for F5N3?
The passing score is 245, which is the same for all four NGINX exams. F5 uses scaled scoring so exams are equated fairly over their lifespan.
How much does the F5N3 exam cost and how is it delivered?
Each NGINX exam, including F5N3, costs $50 USD and is delivered online through the Certiverse proctored platform, in English.
What is the difference between F5N2 (Knowledge) and F5N3 (Demonstrate)?
F5N2 (NGINX Configuration: Knowledge) tests conceptual knowledge of configuring NGINX as a load balancer, cache, web server, and reverse proxy, while F5N3 (NGINX Configuration: Demonstrate) focuses on demonstrating applied configuration skills for connection/bandwidth management, access restriction, logging, certificates, and HTTPS/TLS security.
Are there prerequisites for F5N3 and must the four exams be taken in order?
There are no prerequisites. The four NGINX exams (F5N1, F5N2, F5N3, F5N4) can be taken in any order with no waiting period between them.
Is F5N3 based on NGINX Open Source or NGINX Plus?
The NGINX certification, including F5N3, is based on NGINX Open Source Software (OSS), not NGINX Plus.
How long is the F5 Certified Administrator, NGINX certification valid?
The certification is valid for two years from the date you pass the last of the four exams. Achievers receive a Credly badge.

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