Everything you want to know about the 642-902 ROUTE exam

Q. What is the 642-902 exam?
A. The Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE 642-902) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP), and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) certifications. The ROUTE 642-902 exam will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalable and secure Cisco ISR routers connected to LANs and WANs. The exam also covers configuration of secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 642-902 exam?
A. Valid CCNA certification or any CCIE Certification

Q. What credit does the 642-902 exam provide?
A. The Cisco 642-902 ROUTE exam provides credit towards achieving the following certifications:

1. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
2. Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
3. Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. You will be required to attempt 52 questions.

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. Candidates are required to attempt all the questions in approximately 120 minutes.

Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. The test 642-902 is in linear format.

Q. What is the passing score?
A. You need a score of 700 to pass the exam.

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. Candidates who fail an exam must wait for a period of five calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt before they may retest for the same exam. Once passed, a candidate must wait a minimum of 180 days before taking the same exam with an identical exam number.

Q. What can I expect in the 642-902 exam?
A. The 642-902 exam consists of single answer questions, multiple answer questions, fill in the blanks, and drag n drop type questions.

Q. What are the languages available for the 642-902 exam?
A. English, Japanese

Q. What skills are measured in the 642-902 exam?
A. The Cisco IP Routing: 642-902 exam tests the candidate’s skills to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalable and secure Cisco ISR routers connected to LANs and WANs, to implement an EIGRP based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements, to implement an OSPF based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements, to implement an Enhanced BGP based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements, to implement an IPv6 based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements, to implement an IPv4 or IPv6 based redistribution solution, given a network design and a set of requirements, and to implement Layer 3 Path Control Solution.

Q. Where can I take the test?
A. Cisco exams can be taken at the Pearson VUE testing centers.