General InformationCCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam #350-001, v4.0
Update to the CCIE Written Exam Format and ScoringEffective February 17, 2009, candidates taking CCIE written exams will no longer be allowed to skip a question and come back to it at a later time. In addition, the overall exam score will now be reported on a scale from 300-1000. |
The CCIE R&S written exam is a two-hour qualification exam with 90-110 questions taken online at a Cisco authorized Pearson VUE testing center. The questions are a combination of multiple choice and more complex, interactive items that assess technical knowledge on topics such as IP, IP routing, bridging and switch-related technologies, and some equipment commands. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed.Beta ExamsEach written exam version is offered first in beta form at a discounted cost of US$50. Beta exams are scheduled just like other written exams and are available at all worldwide testing locations. A passing grade on the beta qualifies a candidate to schedule the lab exam. Results, however, are typically not available until six to eight weeks after the close of the beta. A candidate may attempt the beta exam only once during the beta period. CostFind cost information here. ExpirationCandidates must make an initial attempt of the CCIE lab exam within 18 months of passing the CCIE written exam. Valid passing scores on written exams expire after 18 months. LocationsWritten exams are taken at any worldwide Pearson VUE testing facility. See their website for more details. ResultsWritten exam results are Pass/Fail and are available immediately following the exam. The passing score is set by statistical analysis and is subject to periodic change. RetakesCandidates must wait five days between attempts at the written exam. Once a candidate has passed the exam, he or she may not take the same exam again (for recertification purposes) for at least 180 days. |
Schedule and Pay for Written ExamWritten exams are scheduled and taken at Cisco authorized testing vendors, which set
payment and scheduling policies. Please visit their websites for more details and to
schedule exams. |
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