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What is changing on the CCIE Lab Exam?
To increase the security & integrity of the CCIE R&S Lab exam, there will be a series of open-ended, short answer questions added to the lab exam and delivered online in all global lab locations. The addition of these questions does not change the lab exam blue-print, nor does it require time be added to the total exam time. At this point the questions are being added to the Routing and Switching lab; lab exams in other tracks will be announced in advance. - Link
Will short answer questions be added to other CCIE Lab Exams, beside R&S? If so, when?
Cisco intends to add short answer questions to all CCIE lab exam tracks. We will announce the addition of the short answer questions to each track well in advance of the questions appearing. - Link
How many short answer questions will be asked, and how long should candidates expect to spend on them?
Four or five short answer questions will be asked and candidates can expect to spend about 10-12 total minutes on them. - Link
Why are you adding short answer questions to the CCIE R&S Lab Exam?
Including several randomly-selected short answer questions on the lab will allow Cisco to increase the validity of CCIE and ensure only qualified candidates achieve certification. - Link
Will the short answer questions be added to the CCIE blueprints? How can I prepare (study) for the questions?
The short answer questions cover material already listed on the CCIE lab exam blueprint. The questions are intended to be answered easily and quickly by well-prepared candidates. - Link
Will there be additional time provided for the new short answer questions?
The length of the exam will remain eight hours. The short answer questions are intended to be answered easily and quickly by well-prepared candidates. - Link
When will candidates begin to see the short answer questions on the lab?
Candidates in all lab locations can expect to see short answer questions on their exams beginning in (TBD 2009). - Link
Can I skip the short answer questions and still pass the Lab Exam?
No, candidates must achieve a passing score on the short answer questions, as well as the configurations, in order to pass the Lab Exam and achieve certification. - Link
Can I skip the short answer questions and go back and answer them later?
No, the short answer questions must be completed before the candidate moves on to the configuration scenarios. - Link
Will the short answer questions also appear on CCIE mobile labs?
Yes, the mobile labs are the same as the traditional lab exams. The short answer questions will be part of all CCIE Routing & Switching lab exams after. - Link
What if I don't agree with the grading on the short answer questions? Can I appeal the results of the short answer section?
Because short answer questions are open-ended, responses are manually graded and the grading guidelines will allow for some variation in response. If a candidate requests and pays for a Lab Exam reread, a second proctor will review the entire exam responses and issue a second opinion. There will be no option to purchase a reread of only the short answer results. - Link
If I don't complete the short answer questions, can I opt out of the exam and receive a refund?
No, the short answer questions are now an official part of the lab exam. No refunds are given if candidates decide they are not ready to take the exam within 90 days of the exam date. - Link
Do the short answer questions affect my overall CCIE lab exam score?
Yes. All sections on the exam and their results are taken into account when determining the overall exam score. - Link
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