Cisco 640-861 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | DESGN / Cisco Certified Design Associate Exam (640-861) |
| Exam Number: | 640-861 |
| Exam Duration: | 75-90 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-55 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (Cisco certification validity policy, may vary by program version) |
| Exam Format: | Drag and drop, Multiple choice, Simulation-based questions |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | USD 250-300 (historical pricing, varies by region) |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Learning Network (CCDA resources) Cisco official training catalog |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Cisco 640-861 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored exam (historical availability depends on Cisco program status). |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required. CCNA-level knowledge strongly recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications/associate/ccda.html |
Cisco 640-861 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Security and Management in Network Design | - Security architecture considerations - Network management and monitoring design |
| Addressing and Routing Design | - Routing protocol selection and design considerations - IPv4/IPv6 addressing design strategies |
| Network Design Fundamentals | - Design methodology and structured design principles - Business requirements analysis |
| Enterprise Technologies Integration | - Wireless network design considerations - Voice and converged network design basics |
| LAN and WAN Design | - WAN technologies and service provider connectivity - Campus LAN architecture design |
| Scalability and Performance | - Network optimization and scalability planning - High availability design principles |
Cisco CCDA Cisco Certified Design Associate Sample Questions:
Question #1
This is a *Testlet* - it contains 3 questions that relate to the scenario below (2 of 3):
Cisco is a call center consulting company that has a large call center of its own. Cisco has been to busy with new business that the company has not moved toward IP telephony, even while encouraging it for clients. The company has a basic TDM network and wants to move toward a converged voice and data network.
When consulting with the decision makers, you find that they know that a packet-switched network is a better solution but they cannot explain why.
What are two most likely business drivers for integrating voice and data networks?
(Choose two)
A. The architecture that is built for voice is not flexible enough to carry data optimally unless PRI circuits are used for aggregating BRI circuits for data.
B. Companies want to reduce WAN costs by migrating to voice networks that can carry data.
C. Voice has overtaken data as the primary traffic on voice networks.
D. The PSTN is effective for carrying data signals but VoIP does not transmit efficiently.
E. The PSTN is sufficient for creating features but it cannot deploy them quickly enough.
F. Data, voice, and video cannot converge on the current PSTN structure.
Question #2
The Cisco network is upgrading their core LAN to a switched network. Which group of requirements is the primary reason to upgrade a client's network to a switched network?
A. None of the above
B. Business requirements
C. Application requirements
D. Manageability requirements
E. Performance requirements
Question #3
A network designer suggests that the standalone enterprise campus routers be replaced with paired multilayer switches.
What are the benefits that the designer will emphasize when presenting the proposed design to the global organization's board of directors? (Choose three)
A. Encryption due to VLAN functionality.
B. Remote access connectivity due to access servers.
C. Fast convergence due to OSPF protocol use.
D. Increase network performance
E. Increased availability due to redundancy.
F. Increased throughput due to multiple paths.
Question #4
You, the network administrator, must design a network that will provide scalability for one of Cisco 's customers. Which of the following factors will influence your design when you document the customer's business requirements?
(Choose all that apply.)
A. Current network topology
B. Future software applications
C. IP address assignments
D. Future company growth
E. Customer support improvements
F. Router software upgrades
G. Available funds
Question #5
Which of the following serves as rationale for making use of a prototype network instead of a pilot network when testing a network redesign? (Choose all that apply.)
A. cheaper to implement
B. more modeling tools available
C. more accurate test results
D. has no impact on a live network
E. more available options to test
F. more flexible test environment
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: B,F | Question #2 Correct Answer: E | Question #3 Correct Answer: D,E,F | Question #4 Correct Answer: D,E | Question #5 Correct Answer: C,F |


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