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Cisco 642-887 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services (SPNGN2) |
| Exam Number: | 642-887 |
| Passing Score: | Cisco does not publicly disclose (historically ~790/1000) |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 45–55 |
| Exam Price: | USD 250 (historical, varies by region) |
| Exam Format: | Simulation / troubleshooting tasks, Multiple answer, Multiple choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CCNP Service Provider CCNA Service Provider |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (certification validity; legacy exam no longer active) |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Learning Network (Service Provider resources) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification & Exams |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam via Pearson VUE (legacy delivery model) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite, but CCNA-level knowledge recommended (especially routing and switching fundamentals) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications.html |
Cisco 642-887 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Service Provider Core Network Architecture | - MPLS core design and implementation
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| Traffic Engineering and QoS | - Quality of Service design
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| Service Provider Services | - Multicast services
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Common Questions About the Cisco 642-887 Exam
What is the Cisco Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services exam all about?
The 642-887 exam is the official Cisco exam behind the CCNP Service Provider (legacy track) certification, validating the skills measured by the Cisco Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Cisco certification program. It also connects to CCNA Service Provider, CCNP Service Provider, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 642-887 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 642-887 exam contains Approximately 45–55 questions to be completed within 90 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.
What score do I need to pass the 642-887 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 642-887 exam is Cisco does not publicly disclose (historically ~790/1000), and the official registration fee is USD 250 (historical, varies by region). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 231 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 642-887 exam?
No formal prerequisite, but CCNA-level knowledge recommended (especially routing and switching fundamentals) Requirements can change when Cisco revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 642-887 exam?
You can book the Cisco Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services exam through the official registration channels below:
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What official training is recommended for the 642-887 exam?
Cisco recommends the following training resources for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 231 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
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What topics are covered in the 642-887 exam?
The Cisco Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services exam blueprint is organized into 3 domains. The first three are:
- Service Provider Services
- Traffic Engineering and QoS
- Service Provider Core Network Architecture
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 Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services Sample Questions:
Question 1
Refer to the exhibit.
A network engineer who is working for an ISP wants to override the QoS that comes from the customer. The engineer wants to set a QoS value of 5 for all traffic. What are two reasons why the configuration is not working? (Choose two.)
A. The set command should reference CoS instead of MPLS EXP bits
B. The service-policy command should point to the service policy, not to the class map
C. The service-policy configuration should be set as output
D. The number 350 in the xconnect command should appear after the encapsulation type
E. The policy-map configuration needs to reference class-map Custom1
Question 2
Which issue can be a consequence of mixing TCP and UDP within a single service provider class when integrating enterprise classes into a service provider QoS model?
A. no shared common code point
B. class congestion
C. excessive delays
D. no guaranteed bandwidth
Question 3
Refer to the Cisco IOS XR policy-map configuration exhibit.
What is wrong with the policy-map configuration?
A. missing the bandwidth command under class one and class two
B. missing the police command under class one and class two
C. missing the priority percent command under class one and class two
D. missing the police command under class three
E. missing the priority bandwidth command under class one and class two
Question 4
On Cisco routers, which QoS marker is only locally significant?
A. discard eligible (DE)
B. IP precedence
C. QoS group
D. MPLS EXP
E. DSCP
Question 5
Refer to the exhibit. Which configuration error prevents this traffic-shaping policy from working?
A. Traffic-shaping policies are applied only in the outbound direction.
B. The class_A configuration shape peak is used to maximize the serial interface performances.
C. The WAN interface is starting to drop packets because no queuing mechanism is implemented.
D. The service-policy command is applied only on logical or channeled interfaces.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B,E | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: A |
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