Switching Pro
Switching Pro
TestOut Switching Pro Certification
The TestOut Switching Pro certification exam measures an examinee's ability to perform real-world tasks using the command line interface on Cisco switching devices. The tasks assessed in this exam are often performed by IT professionals in a variety of job roles, including computer security specialists, systems engineers, and network systems administrators. Switching Pro tasks include switch setup and configuration, switch Interface Configuration, VLAN configuration, TCP/IP configuration, spanning tree configuration, interVLAN routing, switch security, and EtherChannel configuration.
Minimum education requirement: High School or 2-year degree
Experience Requirement: Previous experience might not be required for an entry-level IT position. For a more advanced position, several years of work experience are required.
Experience Requirement: Previous experience might not be required for an entry-level IT position. For a more advanced position, several years of work experience are required.
Common Job Roles
Many job roles benefit from proving the skills tested in the Routing Pro certification, including:
Typical Salary Range
$60,000 → $90,000
*Based on PayScale.com salary data.
Exam Specifications
- Exam Version: 1.0
- Release Date: September 1, 2015
- Question Count: Up to 14 questions
- Task Count: Up to 45 tasks
- Time Limit: 120 minutes
- Score Range: 200 - 2,000
- Passing Score: 1145
Skills Assessed
The TestOut Switching Pro certification exam measures an examinee's ability to complete tasks related to the following topics:
- Switch Setup and Configuration
- Switch Interface Configuration
- TCP/IP Configuration
- VLAN Configuration
- InterVLAN Routing
- Spanning Tree Configuration
- Switch Security
- EtherChannel Configuration
Associated Courseware
Notes:
- A voucher for the Testout Switching Pro certification exam is included with each TestOut Switching Pro LabSim course.
- Examinees may encounter a small number of unscored tasks that are used to evaluate and improve the exam. These tasks do not impact examinees’ final score.
- The TestOut Switching Pro certification exam is a culminating exam. To pass the exam, users should complete the Switching Pro course of study.
- Users who pass the exam can download a digital certificate from the LabSim home page.
- If you have questions regarding the TestOut Switching Pro certification, please contact your TestOut sales representative at 1-800-877-4889 or email ProCertifications@testout.com.
- If you would like to evaluate or retake any of the TestOut Pro certifications, you may request additional instructor exam vouchers by emailing ProCertifications@testout.com