Exam Format

• Exam Code: HPE6-A85
• Certification Level: Associate
• Exam Duration: 90 minutes
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by HPE Aruba Networking
• Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored questions for research purposes. These do not affect your score and are not identified.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice
• Number of Questions: Approximately 60 questions (may vary)
• Hands-On Questions: No hands-on lab simulations; questions are knowledge- and scenario-based

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled according to Pearson VUE policies
• Online Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled according to Pearson VUE online exam policies
• Waiting Period: A waiting period may apply after a failed attempt, as defined by HPE certification policies
• Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: Certification validity follows HPE Aruba Networking certification program policies
• Renewal Options: Recertify by passing a newer version of the exam or progressing to a higher-level Aruba certification

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $150 USD (excluding taxes)
• Taxes: Country-specific taxes may apply
• Example: In India, applicable GST may be added to the base exam fee

Prerequisites

•  Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals
•  Understanding of switching technologies and VLANs
•  Familiarity with campus network environments
•  Basic experience with Aruba switching solutions

Exam Topics

•  Networking Fundamentals and OSI Model
•  Aruba Campus Access Architecture and Solutions
•  VLANs and Switching Concepts
•  IP Addressing and Routing Basics
•  Network Security Fundamentals
• Configuring and Managing Aruba Switches
•  Troubleshooting Campus Network Issues

For a detailed breakdown and official study guide, feel free to contact us!

Intended Audience

• The Aruba Certified Associate – Campus Access certification is ideal for professionals working with campus network infrastructure, including roles such as:
•  Network Support Engineer
•  Network Administrator
•  Network Technician
•  Entry-Level Network Engineer
•  IT Infrastructure Support Specialist

Career Impact

•  Jobs You Can Get: Network Administrator, Network Support Engineer, Campus Network Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Infrastructure Technician
  Average Salary: Varies by country — U.S.: $55,000–$85,000 USD, India: ₹3,50,000–₹8,00,000 INR, United Kingdom: £25,000–£40,000 GBP, UAE: 80,000–140,000 AED per year.
•  Why It’s Valuable: Demonstrates foundational expertise in campus networking and Aruba switching technologies used in enterprise network environments.