Re: Cisco Announced change to R&S

Great news - way to go Cisco!

On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Darby Weaver <ccie.weaver_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> Frequently Asked Questions
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> *1 - Q: What exactly is being changed on the CCIE R&S written exam?*
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> *A: *The CCIE R&S v4.0 written exam will be refreshed with new questions to
> reflect the current job role expectations of employers. Scenario-based
> questions will be added to the multiple choice questions. New topics include
> the skills associated with planning and evaluating network changes,
> implementing MPLS, Layer 3 VPN, IPv6, EIGRP and multicast; and configuring
> performance-based routing. More information is available on the CCIE
> Written Exam Overview
> page<https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccie_rout
> ing_switching/written_exam?tab=1>
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> *2 - Q: What exactly is being changed on the CCIE R&S lab exam?*
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> *A:* The CCIE R&S v4.0 lab exam will be refreshed with new questions to
> reflect the current job role expectations of employers. The equipment in the
> testing lab will be updated with Cisco 1800 and 3800 Series Integrated
> Services Routers running Cisco IOS. Software Version 12.4(T) and Cisco
> Catalyst. 3560-E Series Switches running Cisco IOS Version 12.2 Advanced IP
> Services. The biggest change will be the testing of hands-on troubleshooting
> for the first two hours of the eight-hour exam. Candidates will be presented
> with a series of trouble tickets for preconfigured networks, and they will
> need to diagnose and resolve the network fault or faults a realistic and
> challenging job task. Candidates who finish the troubleshooting section
> early can move on to the configuration section, but they will not be allowed
> to go back to the troubleshooting section, since their equipment will need
> to be reinitialized for the configuration portion of the exam.
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> To make time for new material, CCIE R&S v4.0 exams will put less emphasis on
> equipment operation and concepts generally understood at the professional
> level. These skills are still assumed, but will not be the sole objective of
> CCIE test questions. Go to the Lab Exam
> Study/Learn<https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/cc
> ie_routing_switching/lab_exam?tab=2>section
> for more information.
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> *3 - Q: Now that the CCIE R&S v4.0 has been announced, can I still take
> the CCIE R&S v3.0 exam? How long will it be valid?*
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> *A: *The CCIE R&S v3.0 written exam will be available through October 17,
> 2009, at all Pearson VUE testing centers. Passing the v3.0 written exam
> qualifies a candidate to take any available version of the CCIE R&S lab
> exam. As with all CCIE written exams, a passing score on v3.0 written exam
> will remain valid for three years, as long as the candidate attempts the lab
> exam once within the first 18 months. If the lab is not attempted, the
> written exam becomes invalid and the candidate will have to retest using
> whatever written exam is available at that time.
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> *4 - Q: If I take the CCIE R&S written beta test in July or August 2009,
> will I still be able to schedule the CCIE R&S v3.0 lab exam?*
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> *A: *Scores on CCIE written beta tests are not available until 4 to 6 weeks
> after the close of the beta period. At this time, there is no guarantee the
> CCIE R&S v3.0 lab exam will still be available when a beta test candidate
> receives his or her score. Beta testers should plan on taking the CCIE R&S
> v4.0 lab test to achieve certification.
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> *5 - Q: If I don t pass the CCIE R&S v4.0 written beta exam, can I take it
> again in five days?*
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> *A: *No, a candidate can only take a CCIE written beta test once during the
> beta testing period.
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> *6 - Q: Will there be any changes to the recently-added Core Knowledge
> portion of the exam, the part with the short-answer questions?*
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> *A: *The questions in the Core Knowledge section of the lab exam may cover
> any area on the CCIE R&S v4.0 Lab Exam topics.
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> *7 - Q: What can a candidate expect in the troubleshooting portion of the
> lab exam?*
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> *A:* Troubleshooting is allotted two of the eight hours required for the
> CCIE lab exam. Candidates will be presented with a series of trouble tickets
> for preconfigured networks and will need to diagnose and resolve the fault
> or faults. As with previous CCIE labs, the network will need to be up and
> running for the candidate to receive credit. Candidates who finish the
> troubleshooting section early can move on to the configuration section, but
> they will not be allowed to go back to the troubleshooting section.
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> *8 - Q: Does a candidate have to pass both the troubleshooting and
> configuration sections in order to pass the entire CCIE R&S v4.0 lab exam
> and earn a CCIE?*
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> *A: *Candidates will receive a single pass/fail grade on the entire exam,
> including both configuration and troubleshooting. Failing score reports will
> give an indication of where the candidate scored lower, to help the
> candidate prepare for another attempt.
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> *9 - Q: Will the CCIE R&S mobile lab exam also be updated?*
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> *A: *Yes, CCIE R&S mobile labs use the same lab version as Cisco office
> locations, and they will switch to the v4.0 lab exam on October 18, 2009 as
> well.
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> *10 - Q: Which exam will be used for recertification?*
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> *A:* As of October 18, 2009, CCIEs who take the CCIE R&S written exam for
> recertification will be given the v4.0 exam and should prepare using the
> exam topics found on the Cisco Learning
> Network<https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccie_r
> outing_switching/written_exam?tab=2>
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> *11 - Q: Are the previous Cisco 360 components applicable to the CCIE R&S
> v4.0 exams? Should candidates studying for CCIE R&S v4.0 exams wait for the
> new Cisco 360 materials to begin work?*
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> *A:* The learning components available at first launch of Cisco 360 are
> still relevant to candidates studying for the CCIE R&S v4.0 certification
> exams. No Cisco 360 Learning Program components are being retired. There is
> no need for candidates to wait for revised Cisco 360 material to begin their
> study and practice. The subscription model ensures that Cisco 360 customers
> can take advantage of all new content as it is released and do not need to
> wait.
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