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Cisco 642-617 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) |
| Exam Number: | 642-617 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD (historical; no longer actively sold) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer active certification exam) |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 55–65 (varies) |
| Passing Score: | Cisco does not publicly disclose passing scores |
| Exam Format: | Multiple response, Simulations (simlets), Troubleshooting scenarios, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | CCSP (legacy) CCNP Security |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco ASA Firewall Training (Legacy Cisco Learning Network) |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam at Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring (when available for Cisco exams historically) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; CCNA-level networking knowledge recommended. This exam is part of legacy CCNP Security certification track. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html |
Cisco 642-617 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| VPN Configuration | - IPsec site-to-site VPN - Remote access VPN concepts - IKEv1/IKEv2 fundamentals |
| Network Address Translation (NAT) | - Static NAT and Dynamic NAT - PAT (Port Address Translation) - NAT rule processing order |
| Cisco ASA Firewall Fundamentals | - ASA architecture and operating modes - Initial device setup and basic configuration |
| Firewall Policy and Traffic Control | - Security levels and interface configuration - Object groups and policy management - Access Control Lists (ACLs) |
| Advanced Firewall Features | - High availability (failover) - Threat detection and logging - Application inspection and policy maps |
| Management and Troubleshooting | - ASDM and CLI management - System monitoring and logging - Packet tracing and debugging tools |
642-617 Exam Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
Cisco points candidates toward these official training resources for the Cisco Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) exam:
Coursework builds knowledge, but practice builds confidence — the 86 practice questions from VCE4Plus are the natural next step once the training material is behind you.
The 642-617 exam is an official Cisco certification exam built around the Cisco Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) syllabus detailed above. It counts toward these credential paths: CCNP Security, CCSP (legacy). Passing it demonstrates verified, job-relevant skills — one reason Cisco credentials remain widely respected in 2026. VCE4Plus helps you prepare with 86 practice questions available in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
According to the official outline, the Cisco Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) exam is structured around 6 content domains. The leading three are Firewall Policy and Traffic Control, Network Address Translation (NAT), and Cisco ASA Firewall Fundamentals. The complete list appears in the topics section above, and VCE4Plus's 86 practice questions span every domain in it.
Proctored exam at Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring (when available for Cisco exams historically) Use these official channels to register for the Cisco Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) exam:
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You need Cisco does not publicly disclose passing scores to pass the Cisco Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) exam, and registration costs $250 USD (historical; no longer actively sold). A failed attempt means paying that fee a second time, so test yourself with the VCE4Plus engines first — the performance review shows whether you are actually ready to spend it.
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The Cisco Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) exam contains Approximately 55–65 (varies) with a time limit of 90 minutes. Budgeting that time is a skill in itself — the timed mock mode in the VCE4Plus Desktop Test Engine lets you rehearse the pace until it feels routine.
No formal prerequisites; CCNA-level networking knowledge recommended. This exam is part of legacy CCNP Security certification track. Eligibility rules can be updated, so double-check them on the official Cisco exam page before you register.
Three things candidates mention most: coverage, flexibility, and service. You receive 86 practice questions for the Cisco Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) exam in three formats — a printable expert-prepared PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine with two practice modes and offline use, and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS with test history and performance review. Install on unlimited computers, try the free demo first, get free updates for 365 days, and renew afterward at 50% off. Small touches matter too: hide the answers while you practice, reveal them when you check your work, and keep notes right where you study.
Cisco Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0) Sample Questions:
Which Cisco ASA platform should be selected if the requirements are to support 35,000 connections per second, 600,000 maximum connections, and traffic shaping?
- A. 5580-20
- B. 5580-40
- C. 5540
- D. 5550
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
By default, how does the Cisco ASA authenticate itself to the Cisco ASDM users?
- A. The Cisco ASA automatically creates a self-signed X.509 certificate on each reboot to authenticate itself to the administrator.
- B. The Cisco ASA authenticates itself to the administrator using a one-time password.
- C. The Cisco ASA and the administrator use a mutual password to authenticate each other.
- D. The administrator validates the Cisco ASA by examining the factory built-in identity certificate thumbprint of the Cisco AS
- E. The Cisco ASA automatically creates and uses a persistent self-signed X.509 certificate to authenticate itself to the administrator
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which three Cisco ASA configuration commands are used to enable the Cisco ASA to log only the debug output to syslog? (Choose three.)
- A. logging debug-trace
- B. logging trap debugging
- C. logging Hsttest message 711001
- D. logging trap test
- E. logging message 711001 level 7
Correct Answer: A,B,E 🗳️
What is the default interval for how often the dynamic database of the Cisco ASA botnet traffic filter is updated from Cisco/lronPort?
- A. every 24 hours
- B. every 12 hours
- C. every 15 minutes
- D. every 30 minutes
- E. every 1 hour
- F. every 5 minutes
Correct Answer: E 🗳️
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