Cisco 642-812 Exam Information and Actual Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: 642-812
  • Exam Name/Title: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
  • Certification Provider: Cisco
  • Corresponding Certification: CCNP
  • Exam Questions: 462
  • Updated On: Jul 26, 2026

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Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

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Cisco 642-812 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Cisco
Exam Name:Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
Exam Number:642-812
Exam Format:Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Drag and Drop, Simulation
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Available Languages:English, Japanese
Related Certifications:CCNP Routing & Switching
CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional)
Real Exam Qty:50–60
Sample Questions:Cisco 642-812 Sample Questions
Exam Way:Delivered through Pearson VUE or Prometric testing centers (proctored).
Pre Condition:Typically for candidates pursuing CCNP Routing & Switching or CCDP; experience with Cisco multilayer switching recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.cisco.com/

Cisco 642-812 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Topic 1: Gateway Redundancy- Verify High Availability configurations
- Explain gateway redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP)
- Configure HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
Topic 2: Security Features in Switched Networks- Verify Catalyst switch security configurations
- Describe Layer 2 network attacks (MAC flooding, VLAN hopping, etc.)
- Explain and configure Port Security, 802.1x, VACLs, Private VLANs, DHCP Snooping, DAI
Topic 3: Voice Support in Campus Networks- Describe Voice VLANs and trust boundaries
- Configure and verify basic IP Phone support
- Describe voice characteristics in campus networks
Topic 4: Wireless Client Access- Describe WLAN components and topologies
- Configure a wireless client
Topic 5: Implement VLANs- Verify or troubleshoot VLAN configurations
- Explain functions of VLANs in a hierarchical network
- Explain and configure VTP
- Explain and configure VLAN trunking (IEEE 802.1Q, ISL)
- Configure VLAN types (Native, Default, Static, Access)
Topic 6: Spanning Tree Protocols- Configure RSTP and MISTP
- Explain STP operations (RSTP, PVRST, MISTP)
- Configure STP security mechanisms (BPDU Guard, Root Guard)
- Configure and verify UDLD and Loop Guard
Topic 7: Inter-VLAN Routing- Explain and enable CEF operation
- Verify or troubleshoot InterVLAN routing
- Explain and configure Inter-VLAN routing (SVI, routed ports)


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