Cisco 642-972 Exam : Data Center Application Services Design

  • Exam Code: 642-972
  • Exam Name: Data Center Application Services Design
  • Updated: Oct 28, 2026
  • Q & A: 88 Questions and Answers

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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
Real Exam Qty:45-65
Available Languages:English
Certificate Validity Period:3 years
Related Certifications:Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Exam Format:Multiple choice, Multiple answer, Simulation / scenario-based questions
Exam Duration:75-90
Recommended Training:Cisco Learning Network
Cisco Data Center Design Training (legacy DCAD materials)
Exam Registration:Cisco Certification and Exam Registration
Pearson VUE Cisco Exams
Sample Questions:Free Download real 642-972 actual tests
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:

SectionObjectives
Topic 1: Compute and Virtualization Design- Cisco UCS design concepts
- Server virtualization architectures
- Resource pooling and orchestration considerations
Topic 2: Data Center Architecture and Design Principles- Scalability, availability, and redundancy design considerations
- Design methodologies and requirements analysis
- Data center layered architecture models
Topic 3: Storage and Data Management- SAN and NAS design fundamentals
- Data replication and backup strategies
- Storage scalability and performance planning
Topic 4: Security and Policy Design- Identity and access control integration
- Data center segmentation and zoning
- Application security architecture
Topic 5: Data Center Application Services- Load balancing and traffic management design
- Application resilience and high availability strategies
- Application delivery and optimization concepts
Topic 6: Operational Considerations- Monitoring and management frameworks
- Lifecycle management and scalability planning
- Fault tolerance and disaster recovery design

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The official outline organizes the 642-972 exam into weighted domains, including:

  • Data Center Architecture and Design Principles ()
  • Data Center Application Services ()
  • Security and Policy Design ()

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Cisco Data Center Application Services Design Sample Questions:

Question #1

Cisco GSS is Global Site Selector. The Cisco GSS serves as an authoritative name server for one or more domains. Which three of these must be configured on the firewall to permit communication through to it? (Choose three.)

  • A. FTP, Telnet, SSH, SNMP
  • B. DNS queries
  • C. UDP messages
  • D. KAL-AP, ICMP, HTTP, and user defined TCP Ports
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: A,B,D  🗳️

Question #2

You are the network consultant from The Tech LTD. Your customers plan to use a global loaD.balance solution into their network. And client requests are sent through to the closest data center based on the lowest RTT measurement. Which Cisco GSS loaD.balancing mechanism should you suggest?

  • A. DRP-based dynamic network proximity
  • B. DNS query
  • C. DNS race
  • D. source address and domain hash
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #3

You are the new The Tech LTD Trainee. The manager has a question for you: In following statements about Cisco Catalyst 6500

  • A. All their FRUs are compatible with older Catalyst 6500 chassis.
  • B. They do not support CEF720 line cards.
  • C. They support all existing supervisors, line cards, switch fabrics, and software releases.
  • D. They require different Cisco IOS code trains than older Catalyst 6500 chassis.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: C  🗳️

Question #4

You are the network consultant from The Tech LTD. A customer's dual data center networking solution requires: proximity-based distribution; SLB implementation; SSL offload; web acceleration services; KAL-AP. Which is the best choice?

  • A. Cisco ACE Appliance with GSS at both sites
  • B. Cisco ACE Service Module with GSS at each site
  • C. Cisco ACE Appliance with RHI enabled at each site
  • D. Cisco ACE Service Module with RHI enabled at each site
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  🗳️

Question #5

Cisco WAAS Mobile provides industry-leading performance through extended Cisco WAAS acceleration technology, which specific characteristics are included? (Choose three)

  • A. High-level security performance
  • B. Applying specific acceleration
  • C. High-level Data transmission compression
  • D. Transmission Optimization
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B,C,D  🗳️

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