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Core Knowledge Questions Now Available for All CCIE Labs

Effective January 4, 2010, the Cisco CCIE® Service Provider, Storage, and Wireless lab exams will add a new type of question format in a section called Core Knowledge. In this new section, candidates will be asked a series of four open-ended questions that require a short written response to be entered into the computer, typically several words. The questions will be randomly drawn from a pool of questions on topics eligible for testing. Candidates can review the topics by visiting the CCIE track information on Cisco.com or the Cisco Learning Network. No new topics are being added as a result of this change.
Candidates will have up to 30 minutes to complete the Core Knowledge section and may not return to it once they have moved on. A passing score on the Core Knowledge section is required to achieve certification. Core Knowledge questions were implemented on Routing and Switching labs in February 2009 and Security labs in June 2009, and allow Cisco to maintain strong exam security and ensure that only qualified candidates are awarded CCIE certification. Candidates with exam dates on January 4, 2010 or later should expect to see the new question format on their lab exam.

Certification Resource: New CCNP Wireless Review Questions

The Cisco Learning Network has published new Cisco CCNP ® Wireless Review Questions. There are more than 20 sets of free Review Questions for you to use to gauge your knowledge of the CCNP Wireless curriculum. Review Questions are available for the CUWSS, IUWVN, IUWMS, and IAUWS courses. Registration on the Cisco Learning Network is required for new users.

CCIE Voice Lab Exam: New Test Center Openings in Asia

In recognition of the demand for CCIE skills development in Asia, the CCIE program is pleased to announce new CCIE Voice lab exam test center openings in three major cities: Beijing, Hong Kong, and Bangalore. The CCIE program serves a growing number of worldwide candidates by covering all major regions with the latest test center resources. In addition to the three new locations, CCIE Voice lab exam locations include San Jose, RTP (North Carolina), Brussels, Sydney, and Tokyo.

New CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide

The fourth edition of the CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide is now available.Covering the new CCIE Routing and Switching v4.0 written exam (exam number 350-001), this valuable mid- to late-stage study resource includes an electronic test engine and all the tools that have made the Certification Guide series the best-selling of the Cisco certification preparation aids.

TechWiseTV Video Webcast Survival Guide: Securing Networks Without Borders

This 60-minute TechWiseTV episode will show you how you can reduce the potential attack surfaces available to data thieves without buying any new hardware or software. Cisco security penetration experts will demonstrate the latest methods employed by hackers to gain access to your network and show you how to eliminate these threats. Learn the simple, fundamental steps you can take right now to strengthen your network security using the foundational technologies you already have. Discover the valuable free documentation from Cisco that will enable you to implement enterprise customer-proven security strategies and procedures.