Exam Overview

The CCIE qualification consists of 2 exams, a 2-hour, written exam followed by an 8-hour, hands-on lab exam. Written exams are computer-based, multiple-choice exams lasting 2 hours and available at hundreds of authorized testing centers worldwide. The written exam is designed to test your theoretical knowledge to ensure that you are ready to take the lab exam. As such, you are eligible to schedule the lab exam only after you have passed the written exam. Because you have purchased this practice lab exam, it is assumed that you have passed the written exam and are ready to practice for the lab exam. The lab exam is an 8-hour, hands-on exam that requires you to configure a series of complex scenarios in strict accordance to the questions. It’s tough but achievable. Troubleshooting is an important skill, and candidates are expected to identify and solve issues as part of the CCIE lab exam. Current lab blueprint content information can be found at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/ccie/rs/lab_exam_blueprint.html