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Cisco 840-423 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Executing Cisco Advanced Business Value Analysis and Design Techniques |
| Exam Number: | 840-423 |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 Years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Business Value Analyst Cisco Business Value Specialist |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-Based, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 70-80% |
| Recommended Training: | BTEABVD Official Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers; retired exam, replaced by 840-425 |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended knowledge: 810-421 BTASBVA, 646-206 CSE, or equivalent sales/architectural experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/retired.html |
Cisco 840-423 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Approach & Business Architecture Role | 15% | - Enterprise architecture alignment - Role of business architect in customer engagements |
| Relationship & Outcome Management | 20% | - Continuous improvement and value expansion - Track and report business outcomes - Deepen customer strategic partnership |
| Customer Environment Diagnosis & Stakeholder Management | 20% | - Assess business context, drivers, and challenges - Customer Conversation Framework - Identify and engage key stakeholders |
| Implementation, Governance & Change Management | 20% | - Benefits realization and measurement - Project governance and risk mitigation - Organizational change and adoption strategy |
| Business Value Analysis & Solution Design | 25% | - Build business case and value proposition - Financial metrics: CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, TCO - Quantitative and qualitative value assessment |
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The official blueprint divides the Cisco Executing Cisco Advanced Business Value Analysis and Design Techniques into 5 domains. The main areas include Relationship & Outcome Management (20%), Customer Environment Diagnosis & Stakeholder Management (20%), Implementation, Governance & Change Management (20%). Each domain breaks down into its own subtopics, so scroll up to the complete exam outline above before you plan your study schedule.
Recommended knowledge: 810-421 BTASBVA, 646-206 CSE, or equivalent sales/architectural experience Certification vendors do adjust these requirements from time to time, so we recommend confirming the current criteria on the official exam page ā official 840-423 exam information before you register.
The 840-423 exam is the official test you need to pass to earn the Cisco Business Value Practitioner Specialist certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates your skills to employers, and for many IT professionals it is a direct step toward better roles and better pay. It also connects to related credentials such as Cisco Business Value Specialist, Cisco Business Value Analyst, so it is worth understanding where this exam sits on your certification path.
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Cisco Executing Cisco Advanced Business Value Analysis and Design Techniques Sample Questions:
Which statement about assumptions that are defined when you create the business case is true?
- A. They should reflect factors or activities that are not yet known, but require some estimate or basis to develop a credible business case.
- B. They should be validated only with the IT representatives, not with business unit personnel.
- C. They reflect best case situations for obtaining the highest level of benefit.
- D. They are defined to reduce the risk that the customer is unhappy with solution benefits.
Correct Answer: A š³ļø
Which action is a recommended way to capture concerns about benefits?
- A. Ask people their opinion in a large group meeting.
- B. Conduct a focus group with people who are close to the plan and who know the business area.
- C. Include a question in the company employee satisfaction survey.
- D. Watch a user who is trying to do her job.
Correct Answer: B š³ļø
What is the purpose of a gap analysis?
- A. Increase the customer's level of awareness about Smart Solution features and value.
- B. Identify the major capabilities that are needed but are not present today in the operating model.
- C. Define new software that is required for stronger security and threat prevention.
- D. Identify specific problems with execution of the customer's network management process.
Correct Answer: B š³ļø
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Which statement describes the recommended level of detail for analysis when you first identify Cisco Architectures and Smart Solutions that could meet business needs?
- A. A high level for architectures and low level of detail for Smart Solutions.
- B. There is no recommended level of detail. Do the analysis as based on the skills and knowledge of the account team.
- C. A high level, with focus on the major architectural or Smart Solution elements that provide significant benefit.
- D. A fine level of detail, to provide the most information for benefits determination.
Correct Answer: C š³ļø
Which option describes what extending requirements analysis allows you to do?
- A. go beyond the initial core requirements, to the next level of need, while also adding in new capabilities and solutions
- B. expand the scope of your project
- C. give you more time to deliver on existing project commitments
- D. speed up the procurement process for a cloud-based solution
Correct Answer: A š³ļø








