
This FAQ answers the questions candidates ask most about the Cisco 500-220 exam — what the certification is, who it is for, how the exam is structured, how difficult it is, what it takes to pass, and how to prepare efficiently. Each answer is written to be useful to someone actually planning their study: it explains the exam’s format and domain weighting, flags the topics that most often trip candidates up, and suggests where to spend limited study time for the best return. Every answer is grounded in Cisco’s official exam information, and the page is reviewed and revised whenever Cisco updates the exam, so the guidance here stays aligned with the current version rather than an older one.
Cisco 500-220 — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SECTION A: Cisco 500-220 Certification Overview
Q1. What is the Cisco 500-220 exam?
The Cisco 500-220 exam, Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS), is the 90-minute core exam for the Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist certification, which Cisco classes at the Specialist level. Its exam topics are organized into four weighted domains, with Design and Monitoring and Troubleshooting carrying the most weight. The technology scope is the Meraki portfolio run from the cloud, including the Meraki Dashboard and analytics, wireless LAN, switching, security and SD-WAN, Meraki Insight, smart cameras and mobile device management.
Q2. Who should take the Cisco 500-220 exam?