From your first practice question to exam day, Getcertkey covers the entire 640-864 journey: a free demo, 241 practice questions in three formats, a full year of free updates, and a clear refund policy. Preparing for the Cisco Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions exam has rarely been this straightforward.
Cisco 640-864 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) |
| Exam Number: | 640-864 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65-75 |
| Exam Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) |
| Exam Format: | Simulation-Based Questions, Multiple Answer, Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered at authorized Pearson VUE testing centers. |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisite. Cisco recommended knowledge equivalent to CCNA-level networking and experience with Cisco network technologies. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/retired.html |
Cisco 640-864 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Wireless, Voice, and Network Services | - Integrated network services
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| Enterprise Network Architecture | - Cisco Enterprise Architecture
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| IP Addressing and Routing Design | - Layer 3 design
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| LAN and Campus Design | - Hierarchical network design
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| WAN Design | - WAN technologies and connectivity
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| Security Design | - Enterprise security architecture
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| Network Management and Design Validation | - Operations and lifecycle
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| Design Methodologies and Requirements Analysis | - Customer business goals and technical requirements
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Common Questions About the Cisco 640-864 Exam
What is the Cisco Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions exam all about?
The 640-864 exam is the official Cisco exam behind the CCDA certification, validating the skills measured by the Cisco Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions credential. It sits at the Associate level of the Cisco certification program. It also connects to Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 640-864 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 640-864 exam contains 65-75 questions to be completed within 75 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
Are there any prerequisites for the 640-864 exam?
No mandatory prerequisite. Cisco recommended knowledge equivalent to CCNA-level networking and experience with Cisco network technologies. Requirements can change when Cisco revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the 640-864 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 640-864 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Cisco revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the 640-864 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Cisco Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the 640-864 exam?
The Cisco Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions exam blueprint is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- Enterprise Network Architecture
- WAN Design
- Security Design
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Cisco Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions Sample Questions:
Question 1
What two access point modes support the transmission of user traffic over a LWAPP/CAPWAP tunnel? (Choose two.)
A. standalone
B. sniffer
C. rogue detector
D. H-REAP
E. local
F. monitor
Question 2
Which three technologies are recommended to be used for WAN connectivity in today's Enterprise Edge designs? (Choose three.)
A. Metro Ethernet
B. DWDM
C. Frame Relay
D. Wireless
E. DSL
F. ISDN
G. MPLS VPN
Question 3
Which two can be used as a branch office WAN solution? (Choose two.)
A. frame relay
B. MPLS
C. Metro Ethernet
D. GPRS
E. 3G USB modems
F. dial-up modem
Question 4
Which protocol is the recommended first-hop redundancy protocol for an existing infrastructure that contains multiple vendors and platforms?
A. VRRP
B. OSPF
C. HSRP
D. IGRP
Question 5
An engineer has configured a router to send level 7 messages to a syslog server.
What severity level are these messages?
A. informational
B. warning
C. debug
D. error
E. notice
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D,E | Question 2 Answer: A,B,G | Question 3 Answer: B,C | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: C |


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