NETWORK ENGINEERING
CCNA 640-801 primer
SemSim.com
08.19.2004
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The CCNA certification equips you with networking
skills to design, plan, install, configure and operate small to medium
size computer networks. CCNA certified professionals can install,
configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small
networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of
these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP,
Ethernet, Access Lists.
The CCNA certification has grown significantly in popularity over
the last few years. It is a worthwhile addition to the resume of any
networking professional.
CCNA exam tracks
There are two tracks that can be followed in achieving the CCNA (Cisco
Certified Network Associate) certification.
Track 1: Single Exam Path
Passing the 640-801 CCNA exam.
Track 2: Dual Exam Path
Passing the 640-821 INTRO exam and 640-811 ICND exam.
Topics on the test
List of recommended topics is given below. Please note that related
topics not listed below may also be asked on the exam.
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
Review Of CCNA 640-801 exam specifics
Pre Requisites: The CCNA exam has no pre requisites.
Time Allotted: 90 minutes
Total marks: The exam is marked from 300 to 1000. Minimum marks
is 300.
Passing Grade: Cisco revises the ccna passing score
periodically. Last known pass mark is 849/1000.
Score Report: Delivered immediate on test completion.
Certification validation period: 3 years
Number of Questions: Not fixed. In general the questions range
from 55 to 65 in number.
Exam Pattern: The pattern may vary from exam to exam, depending
on how many questions are there to be answered. The question types
found on the CCNA exam are:
- Multiple Choice with Single answer: Student is required to
select a single answer from a range of options (generally 4-5) by
clicking on a radio button.
- Multiple Choice with Multiple answer: Student is required
to select a range of options. The number of options to select is
specified. The selection is made by clicking on a checkbox. A "v"
appears against selected checkboxes.
- Drag And Drop: These questions are graphical in nature.
Student is required to drag options to different drop areas.
- Fill in the Blank: Student is required to type in the
missing text to complete the sentence.
- Router Simulation: Router simulation questions test
knowledge of Cisco IOS in simulated environment. All of Cisco IOS
commands are not supported by the simulator, however the task can be
performed with the available commands in the simulator. Do note that
the exam engine may be slow when switching between the simulator-based
questions and the standard multiple-choice questions.
 SemSim.com provides training
resources for Cisco certification exams: CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CCDP, CCDA.
It offers FREE learning resources to students such as study guides and
router simulation labs at it's online learning center located at http://www.semsim.com/ccna/learn.html.
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