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Cisco CCIE - Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation
Written Exam
Lab Exam
Practice Labs
CIM
Training
Index of Exam
Numbers
CCIE Exam Preparation
1. Preparing for the Qualification and Lab Exams
2.
Exam Structure
3.
Preparing for the written Qualification exam
4.
Preparing for your Lab exam
5.
Taking the Exam
1. Preparing for the Qualification and Lab Exams
Preparing for your CCIE exams is a very individual
process. How you get ready for the tests depends on your
past work experience, training, and time available. Here
are some suggestions that may help you prepare more
effectively.
2. Exam Structure
There are several different CCIE certification tracks to
choose from: Routing and Switching, Communications and
Services, or Security. CCIE candidates need to choose one
of the above tracks and successfully pass both the
qualification exam and the lab exam.

The written and lab exams test different types of
knowledge. The qualification exam is a 2 hour multiple
choice computer based exam. It is available worldwide at
Cisco authorized testing centers. Once a CCIE candidate
has successfully passed the qualification exam, they can
then proceed to book and attempt the lab exam. This lab
exam is a 2 day hands-on practical exam and is offered
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only at selected Cisco locations worldwide.
3. Preparing for the written Qualification exam
The written qualification exam concentrates on theoretical
knowledge about networking, although some knowledge of
Cisco equipment commands is also required. The CCIE
Qualification exams are administered by
Cisco authorized
testing centers in many locations around the world.
The key skill required to pass the CCIE Qualification
exams is knowledge absorption and recall. The most useful
preparation resources are the recommended reading list
and networking theory training courses for each track.
Review the recommended reading lists and networking
theory training courses for each track as well as sample
questions for each track:
❍ Routing and Switching
❍ Communications and Services
❍ Security
Keep in mind the reading list is only suggested - you may
have other books or references that cover the same
material.

4. Preparing for your CCIE Lab exam
The hands-on lab exam emphasizes Cisco equipment
command knowledge and network troubleshooting skills.
In order to schedule time in a CCIE Preparation Lab or to
schedule the CCIE Lab exam itself, you must first pass the
Qualification exam. There is a time limit between passing
the written qualification exam and attempting the Lab
exam.
Review the exam policies before scheduling any of
the examinations.
What makes the lab exam different from the written exam
and many other certification programs is that merely
"knowing" the correct command is not enough - you need
to be able to get it working in a timed test situation. As a
result, a successful exam preparation strategy focuses on
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experience and self-practice with Cisco equipment.
Your preparation strategy for the lab exam should consider
three things: your current level of work experience, your
training level, and your available time and equipment
options for self-study. What makes CCIE lab exam
preparation challenging is that the relative strengths of
these three areas are different for each person attempting
the exam.
Experience
There is no actual requirement regarding work experience
before taking the CCIE exam. However, passing the lab
exam requires a considerable depth of understanding of
Cisco equipment and general networking. This

understanding is difficult to get except with hands-on
experience in a work situation. As part of your preparation,
you will probably determine that your experience is high in
some areas, whereas other areas will require more training
or study to make up for a lower level of experience. .
Training
CCIE is not a training-based certification. While there is a
suggested list of Cisco courses for each CCIE certification
track, no specific training is required for any of the CCIE
exams. In fact, training alone is generally insufficient to
pass the CCIE Lab exam. However, training can help
strengthen weak areas and expose you to key topics. You
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can then work on these topics in more detail as part of your
self-study.
Self-Study
Self-study for the CCIE Lab exam is probably the single
most important factor determining success or failure. The
CCIE lab exam is a practical exam - your self-study must
be practical as well. Passing the CCIE lab exam requires
knowledge of the Cisco command set and a facility with
using the commands that only comes with repeated
practice in different scenarios. A prerequisite for this
study, and a stumbling block for many candidates, is
equipment to practice on. One of the first steps in your
preparation should be arranging access to a mix of
equipment suitable for your exam. An equipment list for
each exam is available for review for each examination:
❍ Routing and Switching

❍ Communications and Services
❍ Security
Familiarity with the structure of the
Cisco documentation,
specifically the command reference manuals and the
configuration guides is another important element for
CCIE Lab exam preparation. The exam assumes that you
can configure the more common protocols and
technologies with little need to check documentation. For
less common topics the Cisco Documentation CD and the
standard Cisco documentation set in hardcopy will be
available in the exam lab. Since time is a critical factor in
the exam, the ability to find a command directly with
minimal searching will pay off during the lab exam.
One way of organizing your self-study is to take each
section of the configuration guide (BGP, for example),
develop a scenario to test that topic, and then try to add in
as many commands from that section as possible into your
scenario. This provides insight into relationships between
commands that aren't always obvious from merely reading
the documentation. Checking related debugging commands
for each section at the same time is also useful.
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Another aspect of self-study is timing. Since facility and
familiarity with both commands and documentation are
vital, you should time your preparation so that your most
intense period of study occurs just before taking the lab
exam. Otherwise, you may find your ability to quickly
recall key commands and get them working will start to

degrade.
5. Taking the Exam
Now that you've done your preparation and you're ready to
take the CCIE lab exam, here are some suggestions to
make taking the exam a little less stressful:
❍ If you're traveling to take the exam, arrive the day
before and check the route from the hotel to the
exam site.
❍ Don't book yourself on a flight close to the end of
the second day of the exam - the test can run
overtime.
❍ Most of the exam involves building a network to a
specification. If you aren't sure what the
specification requires, ask the lab engineer/proctor
for clarification.
❍ There are many rumors circulating about the CCIE
exam. If you can't find a satisfactory answer on the
CCIE Web page, contact the CCIE Program
Coordinator for your region:
North and South America:

Europe, Middle East and Africa:

Asia and the Pacific Rim:

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Routing & Switching

Communications &
Services
Security
WAN Switching
ISP Dial
SNA/IP Integration
Design
Index of Exam
Numbers
CCIE Routing & Switching
1. Overview
2.
Required Evaluations
3.
Routing & Switching Qualification Exam
❍ Format
❍ Blueprint
❍ Sample Questions
❍ Recommended Reading List
❍ Additional References on cisco.com
4.
Routing & Switching Lab Exam
❍ Format
❍ IOS Versions
❍ Exam Content
❍ Frequently Asked Questions
❍ Equipment List
❍ Suggested Training Courses
❍ Practice Labs
❍ CIM Expert Labs

5.
Recertification
6.
For More Information
1. Overview
The CCIE Routing and Switching exam covers IP and IP routing, non-
IP desktop protocols such as IPX, and bridge and switch related
technologies. It is recommended that you read the section on
Preparing for your CCIE Exam before reading this page. You can
also find information on test policies in the
Policies Section.
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2. Required Evaluations
The two requirements to become a CCIE are a passing grade on the
Routing and Switching
qualification exam and a passing grade on the
Routing and Switching
lab exam. The qualification exam is a
prerequisite for attempting and scheduling the lab exam.
3. Routing & Switching Qualification Exam
Format
The two-hour, multiple choice exam is computerized and
administered at Cisco authorized testing centers. The exam is closed
book and contains 100 questions. No reference materials are allowed
in the exam room. Find out more about
scheduling your Routing and
Switching Qualification exam (#350-001) and an authorized testing
center near you.
Blueprint

Please see the
Routing and Switching Blueprint for details.
Sample Questions
The
sample questions from the Routing and Switching qualification
exam are included here to give an approximate idea of the level of
difficulty of the exam.
Recommended Reading List
❍ Internetworking Technology Overview Available through cisco.com at
MarketPlace under doc # DOC-785777
❍ ITM from the Cisco Connection Training CD (DOC-CCTCD) Order
ITM online
❍ Cisco Documentation
❍ Internetworking Technologies Handbook (Ford et.al.,Cisco Press)
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❍ IP Routing Primer (Wright, Cisco Press)
❍ CCIE Professional Development, Routing TCP/IP Vol 1 (Doyle,
Cisco Press)
❍ Cisco CCIE Fundamentals: Network Design and Case Studies (Cisco
Press)
❍ OSPF Network Design Solutions (Thomas, Cisco Press)
❍ Internet Routing Architectures (Halabi, Cisco Press)
❍ BGP Command and Configuration Handbook (Parkhurst, Cisco
Press)
❍ Cisco Router OSPF Design and Configuration Guide (Parkhurst,
McGraw-Hill)
❍ LAN Protocol Handbook (Miller, M&T Press)
❍ Interconnections: Bridges & Routers (Perlman, Addison Wesley)
❍ Internetworking with TCP/IP, Vol. I (Comer, Prentice Hall)

❍ Routing In the Internet (Huitema, Prentice Hall)
❍ The Complete Guide to NetWare LAN Analysis, Third Edition
(Chappel)
❍ Computer Networks, Third Edition (Tanenbaum, Prentice Hall)
❍ ATM Resource Library, Volumes 1, 2 And 3 (Black, Prentice Hall)
❍ ISDN : Concepts, Facilities, and Services (Kessler/Southwick, McGraw
Hill)
❍ Sonet and T1 : Architectures for Digital Transport Networks
(Black/Waters, Prentice Hall)
❍ TCP/IP Illustrated : Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (Stevens/Wright, Addison
Wesley)
Additional References on cisco.com
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❍ Designing ATM Internetworks
❍ ATM Technical Tips
❍ Cisco Service & Support Technical Tips
❍ LAN Technical Tips
❍ LAT
❍ Bridging
❍ IRB with VLANs
❍ DLSw+ Reference Guide
❍ WAN Technical Tips
❍ Frame Relay
❍ X25 Technical Tips
❍ ISDN
❍ Routing Protocols
❍ Configuring IP Routing Protocols
❍ OSPF Design Guide
❍ LSA Synchronization

❍ BGP Tech Tips
❍ EIGRP
❍ IGRP
❍ Router Management
❍ Security Technical Tips
❍ Voice and Multimedia Technologies
Also, many other commercially available reference guides and text
books are available, and Cisco highly recommends that the candidate
study native vendor text and reference guides, RFCs and other
sources of pertinent technical information. (i.e. Novell, DEC, Apple,
IBM, Sun, etc.).
4. Routing & Switching Lab Exam
Format
The Routing and Switching lab exam is a two day practical exam.
Find out more about
scheduling your CCIE lab exam and testing sites
near you.
The CCIE candidate will be presented with a complex design to
implement from the physical layer up. Candidates are not required to
configure any end-user systems, but are responsible for any device
residing in the internetwork, including hubs, etc. Network specifics,
point values and testing criteria used to assess correctness of the
individual configurations are provided.
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Upon completion of the implementation, the candidate will enter the
troubleshooting portion of the exam. In this section of the test, the
candidate is required to recognize, diagnose, and resolve faults that
have been inserted into an internetwork by the lab engineer.
Each configuration scenario and problem has pre-assigned point

values. The candidate must obtain a minimum mark of 80% to pass.
IOS Versions
IOS features up to and including version 12.0 will be tested on the
exam.
Exam Content
The Routing and Switching Lab exam tests any feature that can be
configured on the equipment in the
Equipment List, except as noted
below.
Effective immediately, the following topics have been removed from
the lab exam content:
❍ LAT
❍ DECnet
❍ Apollo
❍ Banyan VINES
❍ ISO CLNS
❍ XNS
❍ ATM LANE
❍ X.25
Effective February 1, 2001, the following topic will be removed from
the lab exam content:
❍ Appletalk
NOTE: These changes only affect the Routing and Switching Lab
exam. Some of the test topics may continue to appear on the Routing
and Switching Written exam. Readers are advised to consult the
Content Blueprint for the Routing and Switching Written exam for a
detailed list of topics tested on the written exam.
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Frequently Asked Questions

❍ ATM content
❍ Voice content
Equipment List
❍ 2500 series routers
❍ 2600 series routers
❍ 3600 series routers
❍ 4000 and 4500 series routers
❍ 3900 series token ring switches
❍ Catalyst 5000 series switches
Suggested Training Courses
Cisco Training Classes are RECOMMENDED, and are NOT
REQUIRED for completion of the CCIE Program. For more
information on these Cisco training classes and our training partners,
go to the
Cisco Training page. Here is the list of classes we
recommend for the Routing and Switching CCIE certification:
❍ Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
❍ Installation and Maintenance of Cisco Routers
❍ Building Scalable Cisco Networks
❍ Cisco Internetwork Design
❍ Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting
❍ SNA Configuration for Multiprotocol Administrators
Practice Labs
Cisco offers CCIE Practice Labs for the Routing and Switching
exam. These labs allow a candidate to practice in an exam-like
environment, but with more opportunity learn and ask questions.
Practice Labs are located at several universities throughout North
America and at various Cisco CCIE Lab locations worldwide. For
more information go to the
Practice Labs.

CIM Expert Labs
The Cisco Interactive Mentor (CIM) Expert Labs – IP Routing
Protocols product offers an integrated technology-based approach to
practice internetworking skills. The CIM Expert Labs – IP Routing
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Protocols CD-ROM product includes a series of simulated
internetworking labs where one can practice creating advanced-level
configurations. In the labs, users will apply their knowledge of
several network protocols, including Frame Relay, Open Shortest
Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
(EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Please visit the CIM
Knowledge Community for more details on the CIM Expert Labs
series including suggested knowledge prerequisites, product
configuration, system requirements, product availability, support and
purchasing information.
5. Recertification
All CCIE professionals are required to recertify. For further
information please read the
recertification section.
6. For More Information
If you need more information on the Routing and Switching exam, or
the CCIE program in general, contact the CCIE Program Coordinator
for your region:
North and South America:

Europe, Middle East and Africa:

Asia and the Pacific Rim:

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Exam Preparation
Written Exam
Lab Exam
Practice Labs
CIM
Training
Index of Exam
Numbers
Routing and Switching CCIE Practice
Labs
1. Why do CCIE Practice Labs exist?
2.
University CCIE Practice Labs in North America -
Locations & contacts information
3.
CCIE Lab facilities that can be scheduled on a limited
basis - Locations & contacts information
4.
What do I need to provide when scheduling a university
or Cisco CCIE Practice Lab?
5.
How much does it cost to use the CCIE Practice Labs?
1. Why do CCIE Practice Labs exist?
The CCIE lab exam is the most difficult element of the
CCIE certification process. For this reason, CCIE
Practice Labs have been established at several North

American university locations. CCIE Lab facilities in
Cisco Systems offices around the world can also be
scheduled on a limited basis for practice labs. The
practice labs emulate the conditions under which CCIE
candidates are tested for their CCIE Lab Examination.
The practice labs are not required, but are a valuable
resource for candidates who have passed their written
CCIE Qualification exam. The practice labs allow
candidates to prepare in-depth for the hands-on CCIE
Lab Examination.
2. University CCIE Practice Labs in North America -
Locations & contacts information
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❍ NCSU
❍ Pittsburgh
❍ University of Texas
Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
❍ University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
❍ Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
❍ University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado, USA
❍ Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas, USA
❍ University of California Extension, Santa Cruz
Santa Clara, California, USA
3. CCIE Lab facilities that can be scheduled on a

limited basis - Locations & contacts information
❍ Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Tel: +61 2 8446 6135
Fax: +61 2 8448 7980
Email:
❍ Beijing, China
Tel: +86 10 6526 8899 ext. 5710
Fax: +86 10 8518 2096
Email:

4. What do I need to provide when scheduling a
university or Cisco CCIE Practice Lab?
If you are interested in scheduling a CCIE Practice Lab
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or a Cisco CCIE Lab exam facility, you will need to
provide the following information:
❍ Name/title, company
❍ Company address
❍ City, state, zip code or postal code
❍ Country
❍ Email address
❍ Three choices of date(s) preferred
❍ Confirmation that you have taken and passed the
CCIE Qualification exam
❍ A list of any Cisco courses you have attended
❍ Method of payment for CCIE Practice Lab time
5. How much does it cost to use the CCIE Practice
Labs?
Contact Cisco and the University CCIE Practice Labs

directly for fees, refund and scheduling policies. Some
locations are subject to additional sales or service tax.
Refund and cancellation policies may be different for
each location. Make inquiries of the specific site.
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Exam Preparation
Written Exam
Lab Exam
Practice Labs
CIM
Training
Index of Exam
Numbers
CCIE Lab Exam Scheduling
1. What is the structure of the CCIE Lab Exam?
2.
Can I schedule my lab on-line via the web?
3.
How do I schedule and pay for the Routing and
Switching lab?
4.
How do I schedule the Communications and Services
lab?
5.
How do I schedule the Security lab?
6.
How do I schedule the ISP Dial lab?

7.
How do I schedule the WAN Switching lab?
8.
How do I schedule the SNA/IP Integration lab?
9.
What information will I need to supply when scheduling
my lab exam?
10.
What is the cancellation policy for CCIE Lab Exam?
11.
How much does the CCIE Lab Exam cost?
12.
Is there a difference in the CCIE Lab Exams between the
various locations?
1. What is the structure of the CCIE Lab Exam?
All CCIE lab exams are hands-on labs.
2. Can I schedule my lab on-line via the web?
In mid May we will have our CCIE Routing and
Switching lab scheduling on the web. Candidates who
have passed the routing and switching qualification
exam and abide by our policies will be able to schedule
lab dates at our worldwide locations.
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In order for CCIE candidates to schedule on-line,
candidates must have a CCO (Cisco.com) user account.
If you do not have one, please register for a guest
account.
More information will be posted on this web page
regarding on-line scheduling once we are ready to go

live.
3. How do I schedule and pay for the Routing and
Switching lab?
The Routing and Switching exam is the most popular
CCIE exam. Lead times vary between CCIE lab
locations. Please contact the locations below if you are
interested in the lead time, scheduling, and making
payment for your CCIE lab.
❍ Beijing, China
Tel: +86 10 6526 8899 ext. 5710
Fax: +86 10 8518 2096
Email:
❍ Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 704 5670
Fax: +32 2 704 6000
Email:

❍ Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Tel: +61 2 8446 6135
Fax: +61 2 8448 7980
Email:

❍ Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tel: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-403-781-7517
Fax: 1-902-492-3926
Email:

❍ Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +32 2 704 5670
Fax: +32 2 704 6000

Email:
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❍ Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Scheduling: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-
392-0210
Payments: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-
392-4525
Fax: 1-919-392-0166
Email:
❍ San Jose, California
Email:

Tel: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-392-4525
Fax: 1-919-392-0166
❍ Sao Paulo, Brazil
Email:
Scheduling: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-403-
781-7517
Payments: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-
392-4525
Fax: 1-919-392-0166
❍ Singapore
Tel: +86 10 6526 8899 ext. 5710
Fax: +86 10 8518 2096
Email:
❍ Tokyo, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5219-3439
Fax: +81-3-5219-6030
Email:

4. How do I schedule the Communications and
Services lab?
The CCIE Team is estimating that this lab exam will be
available in June, 2001. A further announcement will be
made, and until then we will not be scheduling yet for
this lab exam.
5. How do I schedule the Security lab?
The CCIE Team is estimating that this lab exam will be
available by May 30, 2001. A further announcement will
be made, and until then we will not be scheduling yet for
this lab exam.
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6. How do I schedule the ISP Dial lab?
If you are a candidate for CCIE ISP Dial, you have until
August 31, 2001 to take the lab exam. Please see the
What's New page for more information. Please note that
the San Jose and Halifax sites are fully booked until
August 31, 2001. Candidates with valid isp dial
qualification exams will be able to schedule for the
Communications and Services lab exam starting in June.
❍ Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 704 5670
Fax: +32 2 704 6000
Email:

❍ Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Tel: +61 2 8446 6135
Fax: +61 2 8448 7980
Email:

❍ Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tel: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-403-781-7517
Fax: 1-902-492-3926
Email:

❍ San Jose, California
Tel: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-392-0210
Fax: 1-919-392-0166
Email:

7. How do I schedule the WAN Switching lab?
If you are a candidate for CCIE WAN Switching, you
have until August 31, 2001 to take the lab exam. Please
see the
What's New page for more information.
To schedule the WAN Switching Lab facility, please
contact the CCIE Lab Exam Administrator by telephone,
fax or email.
❍ Middlesex, UK
Tel: +32 2 704 5670
Fax: +32 2 704 6000
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Email:
❍ San Jose, California
Tel: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-392-0210
Fax: 1-919-392-0166
Email:

8. How do I schedule the SNA/IP Integration lab?
The CCIE SNA/IP Integration Qualification and Lab
exams will be retired in 2001. The lab exam is available
until July 31, 2001. Direct your questions regarding
program changes to

To schedule the SNA/IP Integration Lab facility, please
contact the CCIE Lab Exam Administrator by telephone,
fax or email.
❍ Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Tel: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-392-0210
Fax: 1-919-392-0166
Email:
9. What information will I need to supply when
scheduling my lab exam?
With your scheduling request include your Prometric ID
number which you received when you passed the CCIE
Qualification examination. Please also be sure to include
your name, address, phone and fax numbers, email
address, and cisco.com user name if you have one.
10. What is the cancellation policy for CCIE Lab
Exam?
A cancellation refers to either canceling the lab date,
rescheduling the date, and/or not showing up as
scheduled on the date. In order to avoid cancellation
penalties, cancellations must be made at least 28 days in
advance in all venues. If you cancel or reschedule with
less than 28 days notice, full payment is required. Please
confirm cancellations by fax or email to avoid
cancellation penalties. Substitutions are allowed for

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qualified candidates. More information is available on
booking, cancellation,and expiry policies for candidates
attempting the
CCIE lab exam.
11. How much does the CCIE Lab Exam cost?
The CCIE Lab Exam costs $1250.00 (U.S. Dollars) per
candidate, per attempt. Please note that rates may vary
due to currency exchange and local taxes.
12. Is there a difference in the CCIE Lab Exams
between the various locations?
During 1997 all labs were standardized worldwide. The
labs use the same set of equipment and also use the same
pool of lab exams.
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What's New
FAQ
CCIE Central
Policies
Index of Exam
Numbers
Policies for Candidates attempting the
CCIE lab exam
1. Payment
2.
Cancellations

3.
Written Exam Expiry
4.
Written Exam Retakes
5.
Written Exam Scoring
6.
Retakes for CCIE Lab Exam attempts
7.
Double Bookings
8.
CCIE Exam Rules
1. Payment
Full payment must be received at least 28 days before
the lab exam date.
2. Cancellations
A cancellation includes a cancellation of the lab date, a
reschedule of the date, and a no-show. Confirmed
registrants who cancel at least four weeks prior to class
will receive a full refund. If you do not cancel at least
28 days in advance, full payment of $1250 US is
required. Please confirm cancellations by
fax or email.
Substitutions are allowed for qualified candidates.
3. Written Exam Expiry
Candidates must attempt the CCIE Lab exam within one
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year of passing the CCIE Qualification exam. As long as
a candidate attempts the CCIE Lab at least once every 12

months, the candidate may take up to three years to pass
the Lab Exam. However, if a candidate has not passed
the CCIE Lab exam within three years of passing the
written exam, he or she must retake the CCIE
Qualification exam before the candidate will be allowed
to schedule the Lab exam again.
4. Written Exam Retakes
There is no limit to the number of attempts that can be
made on the written exam.
5. Written Exam Scoring
Pass marks are set by using statistical analysis and are
subject to change. The pass score is given on the
Examination Score Sheet at the end of the test. Along
with the candidate's score, there is a notation of either
PASS or FAIL.
6. Retakes for CCIE Lab Exam attempts
The CCIE Program has added to the 30 day wait policy
to include the following:
All candidates must wait 30 days in between CCIE lab
exam attempts. If a candidate scores less than 20 points
on day one or does not appear for a scheduled lab date,
the candidate must wait at least 6 months before making
another lab attempt. Candidates scoring under 20 points
on day one or not appearing for a scheduled lab date, can
schedule a new lab attempt at any time provided it is at
least six months beyond the date of their previous lab
attempt.
7. Double Bookings
CCIE candidates are only allowed to hold one CCIE lab
date at one location at any time. Double bookings within

a site or multiple sites are not permitted by the world
wide database.
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8. CCIE Exam Rules
CCIE candidates taking both the qualification exam and
the lab exam are not allowed to bring anything into the
CCIE exam room or take anything out. This includes
laptops. Also, do not confer or consult with anyone
about the exam except CCIE Department personnel.
Candidates are asked to sign a
non-disclosure agreement
and a
confidentiality agreement before starting the exam.
All Cisco documentation required to complete the CCIE
Lab Exam is provided in the lab in hardcopy and CD-
ROM media. The lab engineer is a resource and you
are free to ask for assistance in locating materials
inside the lab.
These lab rules are imperative to maintaining and
preserving the quality of the CCIE program. The
Cisco lab proctor or lab manager will disqualify
anyone who violates these rules and that person will
not be admitted to the exam again for at least one
year.
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Cisco CCIE - What's New
What's New

FAQ
CCIE Central
Policies
Index of Exam
Numbers
What's New
1. Routing and Switching On-line Lab Scheduling Coming
Soon
2.
Open Forum Improved
3.
CCIE Design Exam Retired
4.
Retakes for CCIE Lab Exam attempts
5.
Optical Qualification Beta Exam
6.
Price Changes for Exams
7.
Recertification Changes
8.
Comprehensive CCIE Communications and Services
Track Planned for 2001
9.
CCIE SNA/IP Integration Exam Retired
1. Routing and Switching On-line Lab Scheduling
Coming Soon
In mid May we will have our CCIE Routing and
Switching lab scheduling on the web. Candidates who
have passed the routing and switching qualification

exam and abide by our policies will be able to schedule
lab dates at our worldwide locations.
In order for CCIE candidates to schedule on-line,
candidates must have a CCO (Cisco.com) user account.
If you do not have one, please register for a
guest
account.
More information will be posted on the lab scheduling
web page regarding on-line scheduling once we are
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