CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNA - Exam Information
The first step in becoming a Cisco Guru, is to take and pass the CCNA exam. The exam to take and pass to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate has changed throughout the years. The most recent update to this exam was the update from the 640-607 version to the 640-801 version. The 640-607 has been officially retired and is no longer a choice for this exam.
CCNA - Exam Details
The passing score in the past had been posted by Cisco and at one time was in the upper 800’s to pass, however they no longer publish what the official passing score is. The exam consists of 55 to 65 questions including multiple choice, drag and drop, and a few simulation questions throughout the exam. You will have a total of 90 minutes to complete this exam. The following are topics that will be included on the current CCNA exam. (Provided by Cisco)
Planning & Designing
Design a simple LAN using Cisco Technology
Design an IP addressing scheme to meet design requirements
Select an appropriate routing protocol based on user requirements
Design a simple internetwork using Cisco technology
Develop an access list to meet user specifications
Choose WAN services to meet customer requirements
Implementation & Operation
Configure routing protocols given user requirements
Configure IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses on routers and hosts
Configure a router for additional administrative functionality
Configure a switch with VLANS and inter-switch communication
Implement a LAN
Customize a switch configuration to meet specified network requirements
Manage system image and device configuration files
Perform an initial configuration on a router
Perform an initial configuration on a switch
Implement access lists
Implement simple WAN protocols
Troubleshooting
Utilize the OSI model as a guide for systematic network troubleshooting
Perform LAN and VLAN troubleshooting
Troubleshoot routing protocols
Troubleshoot IP addressing and host configuration
Troubleshoot a device as part of a working network
Troubleshoot an access list
Perform simple WAN troubleshooting
Technology
Describe network communications using layered models
Describe the Spanning Tree process
Compare and contrast key characteristics of LAN environments
Evaluate the characteristics of routing protocols
Evaluate TCP/IP communication process and its associated protocols
Describe the components of network devices
Evaluate rules for packet control
Evaluate key characteristics of WANs
The first step in becoming a Cisco Guru, is to take and pass the CCNA exam. The exam to take and pass to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate has changed throughout the years. The most recent update to this exam was the update from the 640-607 version to the 640-801 version. The 640-607 has been officially retired and is no longer a choice for this exam.
CCNA - Exam Details
The passing score in the past had been posted by Cisco and at one time was in the upper 800’s to pass, however they no longer publish what the official passing score is. The exam consists of 55 to 65 questions including multiple choice, drag and drop, and a few simulation questions throughout the exam. You will have a total of 90 minutes to complete this exam. The following are topics that will be included on the current CCNA exam. (Provided by Cisco)
Planning & Designing
Design a simple LAN using Cisco Technology
Design an IP addressing scheme to meet design requirements
Select an appropriate routing protocol based on user requirements
Design a simple internetwork using Cisco technology
Develop an access list to meet user specifications
Choose WAN services to meet customer requirements
Implementation & Operation
Configure routing protocols given user requirements
Configure IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses on routers and hosts
Configure a router for additional administrative functionality
Configure a switch with VLANS and inter-switch communication
Implement a LAN
Customize a switch configuration to meet specified network requirements
Manage system image and device configuration files
Perform an initial configuration on a router
Perform an initial configuration on a switch
Implement access lists
Implement simple WAN protocols
Troubleshooting
Utilize the OSI model as a guide for systematic network troubleshooting
Perform LAN and VLAN troubleshooting
Troubleshoot routing protocols
Troubleshoot IP addressing and host configuration
Troubleshoot a device as part of a working network
Troubleshoot an access list
Perform simple WAN troubleshooting
Technology
Describe network communications using layered models
Describe the Spanning Tree process
Compare and contrast key characteristics of LAN environments
Evaluate the characteristics of routing protocols
Evaluate TCP/IP communication process and its associated protocols
Describe the components of network devices
Evaluate rules for packet control
Evaluate key characteristics of WANs
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