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Cisco 642-871 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) |
| Exam Number: | 642-871 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CCDA CCDP |
| Exam Format: | Simulation-based questions, Drag and drop, Multiple choice, Multiple response |
| Exam Price: | USD $200–$300 (historical pricing; retired exam) |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Passing Score: | Not officially published (typically ~70–80% estimated) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-55 (varies) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer offered by Cisco) |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Learning Network resources Cisco official training (legacy CCDA/CCDP courses) |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Learning Network (Certification Info) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam at authorized testing centers (historical Cisco certification exam format) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with CCNA-level networking knowledge; CCDA/CCDP track knowledge recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com |
Cisco 642-871 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Security Design | - Secure connectivity
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| Network Design Principles | - Design methodologies
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| WAN Design | - WAN optimization
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| QoS and Application Design | - Application performance
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| Enterprise Campus Design | - High availability in campus networks
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| Routing and Addressing Design | - Routing protocols
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642-871 Exam Facts and the Service Behind Them
- Enterprise Campus Design ()
- QoS and Application Design ()
- Security Design ()
Cisco Designing Cisco network Service Architectures (ARCH) Sample Questions:
Which three routing protocols can minimize the number of routes advertised in the network? (Choose three)
- A. IGRP
- B. OSPF
- C. BGP
- D. EIGRP
- E. RIPv2
Correct Answer: B,D,E 🗳️
Look at the picture.
Correct Answer:
This question is not scored, answer it or not will not effect your score. So we dont provide answers for it.
Refer to the exhibit. Which routing protocol would do the best job of meeting these requirements?
- A. IGRP
- B. OSPF
- C. RIP
- D. EIGRP
- E. RIPv2
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Look at the picture.
Correct Answer:
This question is not scored, answer it or not will not effect your score. So we dont provide answers for it.
ABC Company has 1500 managed devices and 15,000 end users on a campus network.
LAN Management Solution (LMS) is being deployed as the network management application. What is the recommended number of network management server(s)?
- A. 2
- B. 4
- C. 3
- D. 1
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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