Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam

CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam (CCIE 38120)

The CCIE Routing and Switching certification is a professional-level credential that validates the skills and knowledge of network architects and engineers who design, implement, and manage enterprise networks.

Focus

The Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam certification focuses on Routing, switching, campus network architecture, data center architecture, Wide Area Network (WAN) architecture, network security, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing, IPv4 and IPv6 routing, and more.

Exam Duration

The Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam exam duration is 8 hours (2 hours for Section A and 6 hours for Section B)

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 120-130 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $450-$600 (depending on the location and time slot).

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 attempts in a 12-month period.

Prior Certification

• CCNP Routing and Switching certification is recommended, but not required.

Exam Format

The Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam exam is a There are two sections to the exam, Section A and Section B. Section A is a timed section with 90 minutes to complete 23-25 questions, while Section B is a hands-on section where candidates are given 6 hours to implement a solution.

Passing Conditions

To pass Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Pass both Section A and Section B with a minimum score of 825 (based on a 1,000-point scale).

Who Should Take

The CCIE Routing and Switching certification is ideal for network architects, engineers, and specialists who design, implement, and manage enterprise networks.

• Network Architect
• Network Engineer
• Network Specialist

Prerequisites

N/A

Or can substitute with certifications:

• CCNP Routing and Switching certification
• CCIE Storage Networking certification

Certification Process

• Step 1: Pass Section A of the CCIE Routing and Switching written exam
• Step 2: Pass Section B (networking lab) of the CCIE Routing and Switching lab exam within 18 months of passing Section A

Domains with Weights

• Core Technologies (22%): routing, switching, network fundamentals, security, Quality of Service (QoS), and network management.
• Routing Protocols (15%): Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and MPLS.
• Network Architectures (16%): Campus network architecture, data center architecture, Wide Area Network (WAN) architecture, and network security.
• Security and Threat Defense (15%): Network security, threat defense, and incident response.
• IP Services (15%): IP routing, multicast, Network Address Translation (NAT), Quality of Service (QoS), and IP connectivity and VPNs.
• Infrastructure (16%): Network infrastructure, network architectures, network devices, and data center infrastructure.