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Take Exam EC-Council has partnered with industry leader, Prometric to deliver the certification exams. Prometric is a worldwide distribution network for computer-based testing services. With more than 2,500 testing centers serving 180 countries, Prometric's network of testing centers is the largest network in the world. EC-Council exams are also available at VUE testing centers. Visit http://www.vue.com/eccouncil/
EC-Council exams are available at three locations:
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EC-Council offers the Certified Ethical Hacker Certification Exam over these channels.
Please note that the difference in the exam is only in terms of exam delivery channel and are otherwise identical in source. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for appearing in the CEH certification examination, you must:
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What is the difference between Exam 312-50 and Exam EC0-350? EC-Council offers the Certified Ethical Hacker examination over two channels – the EC-Council Accredited Training Center (ATC) and the Authorized Prometric Testing Center (APTC). Only students who undergo training for CEH at any ATC are eligible to appear for the web based Prometric Prime exam (Exam 312-50). Students who opt to pursue self study can appear for the exam EC0-350 at the Authorized Prometric Testing Center after they fulfill the examination eligibility criteria and produce the voucher number to Prometric. In all other aspects the exams are identical in source and lead to the certification ‘Certified Ethical Hacker’. Should I attend training to appear for the CEH exam? EC-Council recommends that CEH aspirants attend formal classroom training at any of the accredited training centers to reap maximum benefit of the course and have a greater chance at clearing the examinations. The ATC will check your work experience before registering for the class. You are also required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) when you enroll for the class. What are the pre-requisites for taking a CEH exam? If you attend CEH training, you are eligible to appear for the CEH examination. If you opt for self study, you must complete the eligibility form and fax it to EC-council for approval. Is there any eligibility criteria? It is mandatory for you to record two years of information security related work experience and get the same endorsed by your employer. In case you do not possess the same you can send us a request detailing your educational background and request for consideration on a case basis. Why do I have to get approval from EC-Council to appear for the exam without the training? EC-Council presents the body of knowledge through CEH to educate and assist information security professionals in hacking tools and techniques for legally accepted security testing purposes. It is the social responsibility of EC-Council to ensure that this knowledge is imparted to people with the right intent and obtain assurance that this body of knowledge will not be misused Where do I purchase the prepaid examination vouchers? You can purchase the vouchers directly from VUE or Prometric. I have just completed the training. Can I defer taking a test to a later date? Yes, you can. Ensure that you obtain a certificate of attendance upon completion of the training. You may contact the ATC at a later date and schedule the exam. I have just completed the training. Can I take the test at a different location? Yes, you can. You can take the exam at any ATC offering the CEH program by presenting your certificate of attendance. This will be verified against our records and your exam can be scheduled. Do I have to recertify? From June 2007 onwards, CEH certification will be valid for 2 years. You will need to earn EC-Council Professional Education Credits (EPE) to maintain the certification. Why are there different versions for the exam? EC-Council certifications are under continuous development. We incorporate new techniques and technology as they are made available and are deemed necessary to meet the course objectives. This is reflected in our examination process as well as students are tested on concepts, techniques and technology. How many times can I appear for the examination in case I do not pass in the first attempt? There are no restrictions on the number of times you can appear for the examination, as long as you are able to contact the test center and schedule your exam in advance. There is no waiting period between attempts. To request for another eligibility voucher to resit for the exam at Prometric APTC, send an e-mail to info@eccouncil.org with your details. You don't need to go through eligibility application process again. Can I take the exam at VUE testing centers? Yes. The 312-50 exam is available at VUE testing centers as well. Just like Prometric APTC, you will need an eligibility number to attempt the exam at Vue. The eligibility number issued for Prometric cannot be used for VUE and vice versa. You can indicate in the eligibility application form which center you will be taking the test. Please visit VUE's EC-Council testing page at http://www.vue.com/eccouncil Will EC-Council help me in scheduling the Prometric exam? You are advised to contact Prometric Registration up to one business day prior to the date of the scheduled exam, before 7pm Central Standard Time. When will I get my certificate once I pass the certification examination? You will receive your welcome kit in eight week’s time upon passing the exam. How many questions are there in the exam and what is the time duration? The examination consists of 150 questions. The duration of the test varies according to location and channel. The exam 312-50 offered through Prometric Prime is of four hour duration. The exam EC0-350 offered through Prometric APTC is four hours for English speaking countries (US and others) and four and half hours for Non English speaking countries. How much should I score to clear the exam? The passing score is 70%. I am doing a self study, how do I know I am ready to take the exam? Are there any practice tests? Yes, you can take our practice tests to become familiar with the examination approach. Can I purchase practice tests? CEH exam practice tests are available from PrepLogic http://www.preplogic.com What kind of questions can I expect in the exam? Do you have any exam pointers? The examination tests you on security related concepts, hacking techniques and technology. You will be asked to decipher exploit codes, study log files, infer output and apply the knowledge acquired through the course. Can I review my answers? You can mark your questions and review your answers before you end the test.
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