General InformationCCIE Security Written Exam #350-018The written exam is a two-hour, multiple choice test with 90-110 questions covering areas such as security protocols, operating systems, application protocols, security technologies, and Cisco security applications. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. |
Beta ExamsEach written exam version is offered first in beta form at a discounted cost of US$50. Beta exams are scheduled as you would 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 beta exam only once during the beta period. CostWritten exams are administered by independent vendors at cost of US$350. Costs may vary due to exchange rates and local taxes (VAT, GST). ExpirationCandidates 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. LocationsWritten exams are taken at any worldwide VUE testing facility. See their websites for more details. ResultsWritten exam results are Pass/Fail and are available immediately following the exam. The passing score is set by statistical analysis and is subject to periodic change. RetakesCandidates must wait five days between attempts at the written 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. |
Schedule and Pay for Written ExamWritten exams are scheduled and taken at Cisco authorized testing vendors, which set
payment and scheduling policies. Please visit their websites for more details and to
schedule exams. |
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