Ccie Lab Exam

The CCIE Lab exam is normally an eight hour practical exam where in the knowledge on troubleshooting is tested. Contenders are expected to diagnose and resolve issues as a part of CCIE lab exams. They need to configure and troubleshoot a sequence of compound networks as per the mentioned design. The technical challenging network assignments are normally given to the CCIE engineers.

On clearing the CCIE Written exam the CCIE Bootcamp can be scheduled. Automatic download of the passing scores of the written exams from the testing vendors takes place with a slight delay. A wait of 10 days is normal between the written exam and scheduling of the CCIE lab test.
At the CCIE labs the engineers not only work on the end user system but are also in charge of all the devices which form a part of the network. The exam tests the knowledge of the candidates on common protocols and technologies. The CCIE labs don’t permit the usage of any external material.
A few things required for the CCIE Lab exam:
Valid Cisco user account
The testing vendor assigns an identification number during the written exams, which needs to be retained for the lab exam
Date of passing the written exam
Passing scores of the written examination

The final grading is done by a trained examiner. Every question is assessed against a specified principle. The proctor grades the candidates and awards points by ensuring the entire specified criterion are met.  The preliminary investigations are made with the use of automated tools to gather information from the routers, based on which the grading is conducted.

The CCIE Labs reports are available online within 48 hours of completion of the lab test. The candidate either passes or fails the exam. The failing report specifies the topics where the candidate is weak and needs additional efforts.

Revaluation is also possible at an additional charge of US $ 250 plus the taxes applicable. It needs to be raised within 14 days following the exam date. When there is a change in the results from a fail to pass the entire money is refunded back to the candidate. The revaluation process may take upto 3 weeks time from the payment being made. A second proctor reloads the configuration onto a rack and recreates the test by finally rescoring the entire examination.
The cost incurred for the CCIE Training is US $ 1400 per attempt. This does not include the travel and stay charges. There might be a variation in costs due to the fluctuation in exchange rate and the various taxes charged.

Payments need to be made at least 90 days in advance to block the reservation. Payments not received for the exams will be automatically dropped off from the examination schedule. By logging in and viewing the certification status one can confirm the payment due date for the exams.

Points to remember:
A single email is sent for the payment reminder
The exam will have to be rescheduled in case the exam is missed due to non payment
The lab exam date can be fixed up to 90 days from making the payment
On the payment due date the credit card payments will be processed.
No invoices will be generated before the lab exam due date.

Payments can be made through either online credit card or wire transfers depending on the availability option in various locations.