The 350-023 exam, officially known as Cisco CCIE Written: WAN Switching, is the Cisco test that leads to the CCIE (WAN Switching Written Exam) certification at the Expert level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as CCIE Routing and Switching, CCIE Service Provider (legacy overlap concepts).

The 350-023 exam contains 100-120 (multiple choice, varies by exam version) questions, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.

The passing score for the 350-023 exam is Variable (typically ~80% range, Cisco does not consistently publish fixed cut score for legacy exams), and the official registration fee is USD 300 (historical Cisco exam pricing; retired exam). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.

No formal prerequisites required for the written exam, but CCNP-level knowledge in routing, switching, and WAN technologies strongly recommended for CCIE-level certification track.

Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications.html.

You can book the 350-023 exam through the official registration channels below:

• Cisco Certification Portal
• Pearson VUE Cisco Exams

Exam delivery: Computer-based testing (Pearson VUE test center; historically also available in proctored environments depending on Cisco policy at the time). Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.

Cisco recommends the following training options for Cisco CCIE Written: WAN Switching candidates:

• Cisco Learning Network (legacy CCIE resources)
• CCIE Routing and Switching Preparation (concept overlap with WAN technologies)

Pair any course with the 400 practice questions from Actual4Exams to measure how ready you really are before paying the exam fee.

Yes. A free PDF demo of the Cisco CCIE Written: WAN Switching questions is available, so you can check the question style and answer quality before you pay. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if the product expires you can renew the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

If you take the corresponding 350-023 exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under the 100% Money Back Guarantee: submit a scan of your enrollment slip and your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days of the exam date, and the claim is processed within 7 days. Attempts made within 3 days of purchase, downloads without an actual exam attempt, free materials, and expired orders are not eligible, and the candidate name must match the payer name. Prefer new material instead of a refund? You can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product. As for delivery, the files are available for instant download and are also emailed to you within one minute of payment — if nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the product on.

The official Cisco CCIE Written: WAN Switching outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• WAN Switching Fundamentals
• MPLS and Emerging WAN Technologies (legacy context)
• Frame Relay

See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.