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Cisco 642-055 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Advanced Routing and Switching for Field Engineers (ARSFE) |
| Exam Number: | 642-055 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 78 |
| Exam Price: | $150 - $200 USD |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Scenario-Based, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 750 / 1000 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Borderless Network Specialist Routing and Switching Solutions Specialist |
| Recommended Training: | Advanced Routing and Switching for Field Engineers (ARSFE) Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE test center / Online proctored (retired) |
| Pre Condition: | CCNA Routing and Switching or equivalent knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/retired-exams.html |
Cisco 642-055 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Cisco Switching Portfolio | 25% | - Comparative analysis with competitors - Technical differentiation and business value - Switching product landscape and capabilities |
| Topic 2: Borderless Network Architecture Overview | 20% | - Customer challenges and Cisco solution alignment - Market trends and evolution of routing/switching technologies - Positioning Borderless Network architecture |
| Topic 3: Advanced Implementation & Troubleshooting | 30% | - Verification and troubleshooting methodologies - High availability and redundancy - Advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) - Advanced switching features (VTP, RSTP, PVST+, EtherChannel) |
| Topic 4: Cisco Routing Portfolio | 25% | - Routing product portfolio and core functionality - Next-Generation WAN requirements and solutions - Key benefits and customer use cases |
642-055 Exam FAQ: Skills That Outlast the Exam
The Cisco ARSFE Advanced Routing and Switching for Field Engineers exam contains 78 to complete within 90 minutes. Timed simulation in the TorrentExam Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
The official Cisco ARSFE Advanced Routing and Switching for Field Engineers outline defines 4 domains. The leading three are Cisco Switching Portfolio (25%), Advanced Implementation & Troubleshooting (30%), and Cisco Routing Portfolio (25%). The full list is in the topics section above, and TorrentExam's 78 practice questions cover each one.
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The 642-055 exam is a Cisco certification exam validating the Cisco ARSFE Advanced Routing and Switching for Field Engineers syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Cisco Borderless Network Specialist, Routing and Switching Solutions Specialist. Candidates in 2026 start with TorrentExam's 78 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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CCNA Routing and Switching or equivalent knowledge recommended Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
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