Boson publishes ExSim-Max practice exams, NetSim network labs, video courses and instructor-led training for networking and security certifications.
Learners on Boson’s product pages describe the explanations as helpful for understanding the reasoning behind questions.
Some reviewers find certain questions rely on edge cases or assumptions that go beyond the real exam. Others value that difficulty as extra depth.
| Source | Score | Reviews | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCNA product reviews | 4.58 | 146 | 2026-10 | View ↗ |
| CISSP product reviews | 4.73 | 59 | 2026-10 | View ↗ |
A simulator with a study mode that shows explanations as you go and a simulation mode that follows exam timing. Boson makes its questions deliberately challenging.
Great fit if you want a tough final check with long explanations, or your employer is paying.
Poor fit if you are on a budget; Messer's $30 exams give closer wording and Dion gives twice the questions.
Five exams with explanations for right and wrong answers, a study mode and a timed simulation mode. Candidates call it the standard CCNA practice product and say its questions run harder than the real exam.
Great fit if you want a realistic timed final check and detailed explanations.
Poor fit if you want many exams for little money; Jeremy's Udemy exams cost far less, or add them alongside Boson.
Six full-length exams with a study mode that explains each answer and a simulation mode that follows exam timing. Candidates find the questions more technical than the exam's manager-style scenarios.
Great fit if you have a technical background and want a tough check with detailed explanations.
Poor fit if you want manager-style, exam-like wording; use Quantum Exams or the DestCert app.
A polished exam simulator with explanations that cite references and score reports that point to weak topics. Candidates who used both Boson and Dion found Boson closer to the real exam and Dion cheaper with more questions.
Great fit if you want a realistic final check and explanations for right and wrong answers.
Poor fit if you need many exams for the money; Dion gives 12 for much less.
Three full-length exams with explanations of every answer and a simulation mode that follows exam timing. Candidates value it for practising confusing wording, though they differ on how close it is to the real exam.
Great fit if you want timed, full-length exams and detailed explanations.
Poor fit if you want a big bank to drill by topic; add Pocket Prep.
Six full-length exams with explanations that link to Cisco documents, a timed simulation mode and performance reports. Some candidates call the questions broader than the blueprint; others say it built their pacing.
Great fit if you want timed full-length runs and detailed explanations, and will skip questions that stray off the exam topics.
Poor fit if you want a bank tightly focused on ENCOR's automation questions; pair it with Cisco Exam Review.
Three full-length exams in a study mode with detailed explanations and a timed simulation mode. Candidates split: some call it the best CCSP bank, others find its questions overcomplicated.
Great fit if you want tough, full-length exams with detailed explanations, especially if Boson worked for you on CISSP.
Poor fit if you want a large drill bank or manager-style wording; use Pocket Prep or the DestCert app.
ExSim-Max provides practice exams and answer explanations. NetSim provides network configuration and troubleshooting labs. They are sold separately and in bundles.
Yes. Boson offers video training, courseware and instructor-led courses alongside its practice exams and labs.
Yes. The one-year subscription renews until you cancel.
For a qualifying failure within six months of purchase, submit the claim, score report and receipt within 30 days. It applies to eligible single-user orders bought directly from Boson.
Last updated October 2026
