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Cisco 642-972 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco Data Center Application Services Design (DCAD) v1.0 |
| Exam Number: | 642-972 |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 75-90 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-65 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Simulation / scenario-based questions, Multiple choice, Multiple answer |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Data Center Design Training (legacy DCAD materials) Cisco Learning Network |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification and Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam (availability may vary as the exam is retired). |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCNA-level networking knowledge. Typically CCDA or equivalent design knowledge is expected for CCDP track eligibility. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications.html |
Cisco 642-972 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Data Center Architecture and Design Principles | - Scalability, availability, and redundancy design considerations - Data center layered architecture models - Design methodologies and requirements analysis |
| Topic 2: Data Center Application Services | - Application delivery and optimization concepts - Load balancing and traffic management design - Application resilience and high availability strategies |
| Topic 3: Compute and Virtualization Design | - Resource pooling and orchestration considerations - Server virtualization architectures - Cisco UCS design concepts |
| Topic 4: Security and Policy Design | - Application security architecture - Data center segmentation and zoning - Identity and access control integration |
| Topic 5: Operational Considerations | - Lifecycle management and scalability planning - Monitoring and management frameworks - Fault tolerance and disaster recovery design |
| Topic 6: Storage and Data Management | - SAN and NAS design fundamentals - Data replication and backup strategies - Storage scalability and performance planning |
642-972 Exam FAQ: The Details That Matter
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The 642-972 exam is a Cisco certification exam validating the Cisco Data Center Application Services Design syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with Prep4SureReview's 88 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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The official Cisco Data Center Application Services Design outline defines 6 domains. The leading three are Storage and Data Management, Security and Policy Design, and Operational Considerations. The full list is in the topics section above, and Prep4SureReview's 88 practice questions cover each one.
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Recommended: CCNA-level networking knowledge. Typically CCDA or equivalent design knowledge is expected for CCDP track eligibility. Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
Cisco Data Center Application Services Design Sample Questions:
You work as the network administrator at Certpaper.com. As far as you know, which two of following circumstances are the requirements of Layer 2 adjacency? (Choose two.)
- A. when NSF with SSO is configured
- B. when NIC teaming is implemented
- C. when HSRP is used
- D. when clustered applications are supported
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
You are the network consultant from The Tech LTD. You need to explain to customers two ways to support load balancing across more than two WAEs, they are? (Choose two.)
- A. WCCPV2
- B. GSSP
- C. Cisco ACE
- D. CIFS
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
You work as the network administrator at Certpaper.com. And you are familiar with Cisco product, so as much as you know, which Cisco product is implemented for content routing purposes?
- A. Cisco ACE appliance
- B. Cisco ACE Module
- C. Cisco ACE GSS
- D. Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which layers are included in the WAP protocol? (Select all appropriate)
- A. Wireless Application Environment (WAE)
- B. Wireless Transport Layer (WTP)
- C. Wireless Session Layer (WSL)
- D. Wireless Network Layer (WNL)
- E. Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E 🗳️
The Tech LTD need redesign the network, the network administrator plan upgrade from CSM to Cisco ACE. Befoe the implemention, The Tech LTD network administrator want to know the benefit of this implemention. Which two of these are benefits of migrating from CSM to Cisco ACE? (Choose two.)
- A. Integration into MSFC IOS
- B. Virtualization
- C. Server round robin
- D. Scalability with software licenses
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
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