Arista ACE-S Campus exam-day guide
Arista ACE-S Campus · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID name matching your registration. If testing remotely, confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Test appointment confirmation
Have your appointment details, confirmation number, and provider contact info accessible in case of check-in problems.
Quiet, private test space
For remote proctoring, use a room with a closed door, clear desk, and no interruptions. Confirm with the provider whether a room scan is required.
Working webcam, microphone, and stable internet
Run the provider's system/equipment check at least a day ahead. Have a backup connection option (e.g., mobile hotspot) ready.
Compatible computer
Confirm OS/browser requirements with the provider and close all non-essential applications before launch.
Arista EOS and CloudVision fundamentals refreshed
Review campus switching concepts: MLAG, VXLAN/EVPN, VARP, spanning tree, QoS, and CloudVision workflows. Focus on design and troubleshooting logic, not memorized commands.
Scratch paper and pen/pencil
For remote exams, confirm with the provider whether physical notes are allowed or whether an on-screen whiteboard is provided instead.
Water and a light snack for scheduled breaks
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted and whether the timer pauses during them.
Knowledge of question format and scoring
Review the official exam blueprint and scoring/retake policy from the provider; do not rely on secondhand descriptions.
Time-management plan
Note the total exam time and question count in advance. Plan to flag uncertain questions and return to them rather than stalling.
Provider support contact
Save the phone number or chat link for technical support in case the exam session fails to launch.
Backup plan for technical failure
Know the provider's policy for rescheduling after a technical issue; confirm details with the provider rather than assuming.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment date, time, and time zone. Re-read the official exam blueprint and note any weak domains. Do focused review of campus design topics (MLAG, EVPN/VXLAN, VARP, STP, QoS) rather than cramming new material.
Run the provider's system test if remote. Verify webcam, mic, browser, and internet. Prepare your ID and clear your test space.
Light review only: skim your own summary notes and command references. Get a full night's sleep. Confirm the check-in window and arrival/launch time.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate, and avoid last-minute cramming. Close background apps, silence notifications, and have your ID and confirmation ready before check-in.
Arrive or launch early per the provider's instructions. Complete ID verification and any environment checks calmly; ask the proctor if something is unclear.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers like 'best' or 'not', and flag uncertain items for review. Budget time so you can revisit flagged questions before the end.
Revisit flagged questions, confirm no unanswered items, and submit deliberately rather than rushing at the deadline.
Rules to check
Present valid government-issued photo ID whose name matches your registration; confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions. For remote exams, remain in camera view, keep your desk clear, and avoid leaving the view without permission.
Do not use unauthorized materials, notes, devices, or assistance. Confirm with the provider exactly what is permitted before the exam.
Do not discuss, share, or reproduce exam content afterward; treat all questions as confidential per the provider's agreement.
Confirm the break policy with the provider in advance, including whether breaks are allowed and whether the timer continues.
Understand the scoring and pass standard from the official provider documentation; do not assume a particular scale or passing score.
Report any technical failure immediately to the proctor or support and follow the provider's incident/reschedule process.
Review the provider's retake and rescheduling policies before test day so you know your options if something goes wrong.