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Cisco 642-054 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco Routing and Switching Solutions for Systems Engineers (RSSSE) |
| Exam Number: | 642-054 |
| Exam Price: | Approximately USD 200–300 (historical; exam is retired) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55–65 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No longer active (retired exam) |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Cisco Channel Partner / Systems Engineer Certifications |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Passing Score: | Approximately 800–850 / 1000 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered at authorized testing centers or online proctoring (historically via Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Cisco enterprise networking and pre-sales engineering knowledge; CCNA/CCNP-level knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html |
Cisco 642-054 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Solution Positioning and Pre-Sales Engineering | - Mapping Cisco technologies to business requirements
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| Routing Technologies and Solutions | - Routing protocol selection and design
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| Enterprise Network Architecture and Design | - Requirements analysis for enterprise routing and switching solutions
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| Switching Technologies and LAN Design | - Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching solutions
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642-054 Exam FAQ: Try Before You Worry
The official Cisco RSSSE Routing and Switching Solutions for Systems Engineers outline defines 4 domains. The leading three are Solution Positioning and Pre-Sales Engineering, Enterprise Network Architecture and Design, and Routing Technologies and Solutions. The full list is in the topics section above, and Real4Prep's 78 practice questions cover each one.
Recommended experience with Cisco enterprise networking and pre-sales engineering knowledge; CCNA/CCNP-level knowledge recommended Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
The Cisco RSSSE Routing and Switching Solutions for Systems Engineers exam contains 55–65 to complete within 90 minutes. Timed simulation in the Real4Prep Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
Cisco recommends these training resources for the Cisco RSSSE Routing and Switching Solutions for Systems Engineers exam:
Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 78 practice questions from Real4Prep help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.
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The 642-054 exam is a Cisco certification exam validating the Cisco RSSSE Routing and Switching Solutions for Systems Engineers syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Channel Partner / Systems Engineer Certifications. Candidates in 2026 start with Real4Prep's 78 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
The Cisco RSSSE Routing and Switching Solutions for Systems Engineers exam requires Approximately 800–850 / 1000 to pass, and registration costs Approximately USD 200–300 (historical; exam is retired). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the Real4Prep engines before booking is the cheaper option.
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