The 642-974 exam, officially known as Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist, is the Cisco test that leads to the Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist.

The 642-974 exam contains 65-75 questions, and you have 90 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 642-974 exam is 750-850 / 1000 (variable), and the official registration fee is $200 USD. 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.

Recommended: Valid CCNA Data Center or equivalent experience; 642-973 (replacement exam) also available

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

You can book the 642-974 exam through the official registration channels below:

• Pearson VUE

Exam delivery: Computer-based test (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers; Retired exam, no longer available for new registration. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.

Cisco recommends the following training options for Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist candidates:

• Implementing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure 2 (DCNI-2)

Pair any course with the 138 practice questions from Actual4Exams to measure how ready you really are before paying the exam fee.

Yes. A free PDF demo of the Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist 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 642-974 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 Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Troubleshooting & Operations — 10% of the exam
• Quality of Service & Security — 15% of the exam
• Layer 3 Routing & Services — 25% of the exam

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