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Nortel 920-504 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Nortel |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Carrier Ethernet Operations |
| Exam Number: | 920-504 |
| Related Certifications: | 920-505 Optical Metro 3500 Operations 920-503 Optical Multiservice Edge 6500 Operations |
| Exam Price: | Retired / Not available |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | Nortel Official Training (Legacy) |
| Exam Registration: | Nortel Certification (Retired) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based test (formerly via Prometric / VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | None required; basic networking knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nortel_Certifications |
Nortel 920-504 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Operation & Maintenance | 20% | - Software upgrades and backups - Fault isolation and troubleshooting - Monitoring and performance management |
| Topic 2: Carrier Ethernet Fundamentals | 20% | - MEF definitions and specifications - Service types: E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree - Ethernet services and standards |
| Topic 3: Configuration & Provisioning | 25% | - Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management - Link aggregation and redundancy - VLAN, Q-in-Q, and encapsulation |
| Topic 4: Service Assurance & Security | 10% | - Service level agreement (SLA) monitoring - Access control and security features |
| Topic 5: Nortel Carrier Ethernet Platforms | 25% | - Optical Multiservice Edge 6500 - Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) series - Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) hardware |
Nortel 920-504 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
Nortel Carrier Ethernet Operations is an official Nortel exam, listed under exam code 920-504. A passing result earns you the Nortel Certified Technology Specialist (NCTS) / Nortel Certified Support Specialist (NNCSS) certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into 920-503 Optical Multiservice Edge 6500 Operations, 920-505 Optical Metro 3500 Operations, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 50 questions inside 90 minutes on the Nortel Carrier Ethernet Operations exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing Nortel Carrier Ethernet Operations requires 70%, and the official registration fee is Retired / Not available. Retakes charge the full Retired / Not available again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
None required; basic networking knowledge recommended
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for Nortel Carrier Ethernet Operations goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Computer-based test (formerly via Prometric / VUE).
Nortel recommends the following training for Nortel Carrier Ethernet Operations candidates.
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The Nortel Carrier Ethernet Operations syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Nortel Carrier Ethernet Platforms (25%), Service Assurance & Security (10%), and Carrier Ethernet Fundamentals (20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
