1. How long must I wait to retake an exam after I fail it?
A: Candidates who fail an exam must wait five calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same exam.
2. Can I take an exam again once I have passed it?
A: Once passed, a candidate must wait a minimum of 180 days before taking the same exam with an identical exam number.

3. How long is the validation period of a Cisco certification? How can I recertify a certification?
A: CCENT, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, and CCIP certifications are valid for three years. All CCIE certifications and Specialist certifications are valid for two years. Renewal requires certification holders to register for and pass the appropriate Cisco recertification exam(s). In order to recertify, exam requirements must be met prior to the certification expiration date. Individuals with an expired certification(s) must repeat the enter certification exam process in order to regain their certification(s). CCIE certification automatically extends other Cisco Career Certifications, such as CCNP or CCNA. For more details, go to
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_about_recertication.html.
4. What is the passing score of a Cisco certification exam?
A: Passing scores are set by using statistical analysis and are subject to change.
5. How can I know the exam I am working on is not retired?
A: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le11/learning_retired_certification_exams_list.html lists all Cisco retired certifications.
6. Can I take more than one exam within one day?
A: Candidates can take multiple Cisco certification exams as they like if they are qualified to take this exam.
7. How can I receive the exam result after I take an exam?
A: Candidates can know the exam result immediately after the completion of the exam. They receive a score report along with a score breakout by exam section and the passing score for the given exam.