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Cisco 642-416 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Unified Communications Architecture and Design Exam |
| Exam Number: | 642-416 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 58 |
| Exam Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Simulations, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 750 / 1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Collaboration Architecture Specialist CCNP Voice CCDP |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Designing Cisco Unified Communications Solutions (DUCAD) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Certification |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; RETIRED since July 31, 2013 |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCNA Voice or equivalent knowledge, understanding of Cisco UC components |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/retired/642-416.html |
Cisco 642-416 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Network Infrastructure and QoS | 20% | - IP network requirements for UC - WAN and LAN considerations - Quality of Service (QoS) design |
| Call Control Architecture Design | 25% | - CUCM deployment models - Dial plan architecture - Clustering and redundancy design |
| Conferencing and Collaboration Design | 20% | - Mobility and remote access solutions - Presence and messaging integration - Audio/video conferencing infrastructure |
| Requirements Gathering and Analysis | 20% | - Business and technical requirements assessment - User and endpoint requirements - Network infrastructure readiness evaluation |
| High Availability and Security | 15% | - Redundancy and failover strategies - UC security architecture - Disaster recovery planning |
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The official Cisco Unified Communications Architecture and Design outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Network Infrastructure and QoS (20%), Call Control Architecture Design (25%), and Requirements Gathering and Analysis (20%). See the complete list in the topics section above — the 58 practice questions at PracticeVCE cover every domain.
The 642-416 exam is a Cisco certification exam built on the Cisco Unified Communications Architecture and Design syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: CCNP Voice, CCDP, Cisco Collaboration Architecture Specialist. As information technology keeps reshaping how industries operate, certified skills remain one of the most portable proofs of capability in 2026. PracticeVCE prepares you with 58 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Passing the Cisco Unified Communications Architecture and Design exam requires 750 / 1000, and the registration fee is $200 USD. A retake costs the same amount again — a practical reason to verify your readiness with the PracticeVCE engines before booking.
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Recommended: CCNA Voice or equivalent knowledge, understanding of Cisco UC components Policies change over time, so confirm the current rules on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.

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