The 642-384 CXFF exam is intended primarily for Cisco Channel Partner Field Engineers. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge of:

1. Accurately installing and configuring proposed wireless, security, unified communications and routing and switching integrated solutions, performing basic diagnostics and problem solving as needed.
2. The Cisco Lifecycle Services approach: How to successfully sell, deploy, and support Cisco technologies.

Candidates can take the Cisco Express Foundation for Field Engineers v1.3 course on the Partner Education Connection to prepare for the exam.