General Information
CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam #350-001, v4.0
 The CCIE R&S written exam is a two-hour qualification exam with 90-110 questions taken online at a Cisco authorized Pearson VUE testing center. The questions are a combination of multiple choice and more complex, interactive items that assess technical knowledge on topics such as IP, IP routing, bridging and switch-related technologies, and some equipment commands. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed.

Update to the CCIE Written Exam Format and Scoring
Effective February 17, 2009, candidates taking CCIE written exams will no longer be allowed to skip a question and come back to it at a later time. In addition, the overall exam score will now be reported on a scale from 300-1000.

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Beta Exams
Each written exam version is offered first in beta form at a discounted cost of US$50. Beta exams are scheduled just like other written exams and are available at all worldwide testing locations. A passing grade on the beta qualifies a candidate to schedule the lab exam. Results, however, are typically not available until six to eight weeks after the close of the beta. A candidate may attempt the 350-001 exam only once during the beta period.

Cost
Written exams are administered by independent vendors at cost of US$350. Costs may vary due to exchange rates and local taxes (VAT, GST).

Expiration
Candidates must make an initial attempt of the CCIE lab exam within 18 months of passing the CCIE written exam. Valid passing scores on written exams expire after 18 months.

Locations
Written exams are taken at any worldwide Pearson VUE testing facility. See their website for more details.

Results
Written exam results are Pass/Fail and are available immediately following the 350-001 exam. The passing score is set by statistical analysis and is subject to periodic change.

Retakes
Candidates must wait five days between attempts at the 350-001 exam. Once a candidate has passed the exam, he or she may not take the same exam again (for recertification purposes) for at least 180 days.