|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
CCNA
Guide |
|
 |
|
|
| |
|
Overview of CCNA Exam Certification |
|
The Cisco Certified
Network Associate (CCNA) is the first step in your Cisco certification
journey. It is the foundation and prerequisite to achieve higher level Cisco
certification status and therefore it is the most popular certification.
Many IT professionals regard CCNA as a ticket to enter the Cisco networking
world. Many networking engineers get CCNA certified as a way to obtain more
recognition and rewards from their existing jobs. They are heading the right
way! In today's world, IT and networking industry do not see certification
as something prestigious. Rather, getting certified is often a requirement
in applying for a role.
Although CCNA is the most basic Cisco certification, it
is not an easy exam in any way. No body should expect to pass by merely
reading a book for a week or two and then sit for the exam. Cisco expects
all CCNA candidates to fully understand the routing and switching concepts
being tested. The exam has been created in a way to make sure that the
candidates posses the knowledge and skills required to support a simple
Cisco network. Fill-in-the-blank questions that ask you to type in a correct
IOS command, select and place (drag and drop) questions, and especially the
newly introduced router and switch simulation questions have been
specifically designed to raise the level of difficulty of the exam. By
maintaining or even increasing the exam standard, Cisco wants to make sure
that every CCNA is actually better than those who are not certified.
However, please do not get discouraged by this. While
difficult, passing the exam is certainly attainable with proper training and
preparation. We are here to help anybody with a willingness to achieve
success. If you plan your study correctly and assess your knowledge using
our sophisticated SavvyEngine test simulator, you will have a good chance to
pass the CCNA exam the first time.
CCNA Routing and Switching (CCNA 640-607) is the latest
version of CCNA exam released by Cisco. The exam is the only requirement to
achive a CCNA Routing and Switching certification. It will test the CCNA
candidates basic Cisco routing and switching knowledge and skills. With the
latest addition of a simulation type question, Cisco again increase the
level of difficulty and therefore raising the value of CCNA certification.
With this new question type, a test candidate is required to enter Cisco IOS
commands as he/she would expect to get from a real Cisco router/switch in a
real world environment. While its version and features have been updated,
the exam still refer to the existing exam guidelines and course materials. |
|
|
SavvyEngine Practice Exam Simulator for CCNA Exam 640-607 |
SavvyEngine CCNA #640-607 is
the only practice exam simulator you need to pass the CCNA exam. With
coverage of all question types on the actual exam and 430 highly realistic
questions, SavvyEngine will greatly increase your chance of passing the CCNA
exam, the first time!
SavvyEngine is also full featured with a
state-of-the-art exam simulation interface. The following are features of
SavvyEngine CCNA 640-607:
- Multiple choices
- Fill-in-the-blank
- Drag-and-drop (select-and-place)
- Router simulations
- Study Mode, Exam Mode, and Custom Mode
- Randomize questions and answers
- Select questions from category
- Mark and jump to questions
- Review incorrect and incomplete answers
- Breakdown of category scores
- Detailed explanations
- References to Cisco approved study guides
- Coverage of the latest Cisco exam curriculum / test objectives
- Unlimited test question bank updates (subject to our discretion)
The eight exam categories of SavvyEngine CCNA 640-607 exam are divided
into:
|
Exam Objectives
|
# Questions
|
|
Cisco Basics, IOS and Network Basics |
92 |
|
OSI Reference Model and Layered Communications |
91 |
|
Bridging/Switching |
35 |
|
LAN Technologies |
29 |
|
Routed Protocols |
79 |
|
Routing Protocols |
50 |
|
Network Management |
27 |
|
WAN Protocols |
67 |
SavvyEngine covers all the question types including a custom build router
and switch simulator. The following are comparison of SavvyEngine Practice
Test Simulator with the actual exam to justify your purchasing decision. |
|
|
Features Comparison |
|
|
Exam Feature
|
Actual CCNA Exam
|
SavvyEngine CCNA Practice Test Simulator
(Full and Enhanced Release)
|
|
# of questions |
45-55 |
470 |
|
Question type |
Multiple choice single answer |
Multiple choice single answer |
|
Multiple choice multiple answer |
Multiple choice multiple answer |
|
Fill in the blank |
Fill in the blank |
|
Drag and drop |
Drag and drop |
|
Simulation |
Simulation |
|
Time allowed |
60-75 min |
75 min or as specified by you |
|
Objectives |
Based on recent Cisco curriculum |
Based on recent Cisco curriculum,
has the ability to test by exam objectives |
|
Question review |
Not available |
Detailed explanations with
reference to Cisco authroized study guides |
|
References |
Not available
|
Cisco authorized study materials |
|
| |
|
|
|
What can a CCNA Do ? |
|
The CCNA certification indicates knowledge of networking
for the small-office, home-office (SOHO) market and the ability to work in
small businesses or organizations whose networks have fewer than 100 nodes,
including but not limited to these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Async Routing,
AppleTalk, Extended Access Lists, IP RIP, Route Redistribution, RIP, Route
Summarization, OSPF, VLSM, BGP, Serial, Frame Relay, ISDN, ISL, X.25, DDR,
PSTN, PPP, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists, 802.10, FDDI, Transparent and
Translational Bridging
A CCNA certified individual can do the following:
- Install and configure Cisco switches and
routers in multiprotocol internetworks using LAN and WAN interfaces
- Provide Level 1 troubleshooting service
- Improve network performance and security
|
|
|
Free CCNA Exam 640-607 Practice Test Simulator |
Are you still not sure and
want to have a test drive on SavvyEngine CCNA 640-607? Don't worry, we are
happy to provide you a free version of the Practice Test Simulator. You can
download and review the free version of the SavvyEngine CCNA 640-607
Practice Test Simulator below. Don't forget to come back here again to get
the full version with nearly 400 questions afterwards.
|
|
|
Other Preparation Materials |
|
Combined with SavvyEngine CCNA Exam 640-607, we strongly
suggest the following study materials:
Click here
to download a demo of our new TransTrainer IT training videos.
|
|
|
Ways to Prepare for the CCNA Exam 640-607 |
|
There are several different ways to prepare and pass the
exam, depending on how much training bugdet you have:
If you have any doubts and want to have a bit of chat
with us regarding every aspects of this exam, you can contact us at
consult@certsavvy.com.
This is a
free non-obligatory exam consulation line that we provide to all customers
who purchase our products. Even if you have not purchased any of our
products yet, it may pay to drop us a line or two, and when we had time, you
will probably get a reply. |
|
CCNA Exam Syllabus |
|
The following topics are general guidelines for the
content likely to be included on the CCNA Exam 640-607. However, other
related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam
(excerpts from Cisco Certification web site).
1. Cisco Basics, IOS & Network Basics
1.1. Examine router elements.
1.2. Manage configuration files from the privilege EXEC mode.
1.3. Control router passwords, identification, and banner.
1.4. Identify the main Cisco IOS software commands for router startup.
1.5. Log in to a router in both user and privilege modes.
1.6. Check an initial configuration using the setup command.
1.7. Use the context-sensitive help facility.
1.8. Use the command history and editing features.
1.9. List the commands to load Cisco IOS software from: Flash memory, a TFTP
server, or ROM.
1.10. Prepare to backup, upgrade, and load a backup Cisco IOS software
image.
1.11. List problems that each routing type encounters when dealing with
topology changes, and describe techniques to reduce the number of these
problems.
1.12. Prepare the initial configuration of your router and enable IP.
2. OSI Reference Model & Layered Communications
2.1. Describe data link and network addresses and identify key differences
between them.
2.2. Define and describe the function of the MAC address.
2.3. List the key internetworking functions for the OSI Network layer.
2.4. Identify at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered model.
2.5. Describe the two parts of network addressing; then identify the parts
in specific protocol address examples.
2.6. Define and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation.
2.7. Describe connection-oriented network service and connectionless network
service, and identify their key differences.
2.8. Identify the parts in specific protocol address examples.
2.9. Describe the advantages of LAN segmentation.
2.10. Describe LAN segmentation using bridges.
2.11. Describe LAN segmentation using routers.
2.12. Describe LAN segmentation using switches.
2.13. Describe the benefits of network segmentation with bridges.
2.14. Describe the benefits of network segmentation with routers.
2.15. Describe the benefits of network segmentation with switches.
3. Bridging/Switching
3.1. Name and describe two switching methods.
3.2. Distinguish between cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching.
3.3. Describe the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits.
3.4. Describe the benefits of virtual LANs.
4. LAN Technologies
4.1. Determine the appropriate uses for full- and half-duplex Ethernet
operation.
4.2. Describe the causes and effects of network congestion in Ethernet
networks
4.3. Describe the benefits of network segmentation with various networking
devices
4.4. Identify the cause(s) of LAN connectivity problem
4.5. Describe the function, operation, and primary components on a LAN
5. Routed Protocols
5.1. Describe the different classes of IP addresses including subnetting and
private addresses
5.2. Configure IP addresses
5.3. Troubleshoot IP address schemes
5.4. Develop an IP addressing scheme to meet requirements
5.5. Identify the fundamental uses of various TCP/IP application layer
protocols
5.6. Convert between decimal, hexadecimal, and binary
5.7. Define flow control and describe the three basic methods used in
networking
5.8. Explain the functions of the TCP/IP network and transport layer
protocols
6. Routing Protocols
6.1. Configure a router for inter-VLAN communication
6.2. Verify IP routing with show and debug commands
6.3. Compare and contrast the key operations that distinguish
distance-vector, link-state, and hybrid protocols
6.4. Identify exterior and interior routing protocols
6.5. Configure static and default routes on a router
6.6. Enable RIP and IGRP on a router
6.7. Identify routing metrics used by IGRP and RIP
7. Network Management
7.1. Monitor and verify selected access list operations on the router
7.2. Configure authentification types (CHAP/PAP) on PPP links
7.3. Manage configuration files from the privilege EXEC mode
7.4. Manage IOS images and device configuration files
7.5. Load Cisco IOS software from: Flash memory, a TFTP server, or ROM
7.6. Perform backup, upgrade, and loading of Cisco IOS software and
configuration files
7.7. Configure access lists to meet specified operational requirements
7.8. Use CDP to identify a network topology
7.9. Use ICMP to verify network connectivity and locate network problems
8. WAN Protocols
8.1. Explain key Frame Relay terms and features
8.2. Configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces
8.3. Identify ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points, and
channels
8.4. Differentiate between the following WAN services: LAPB, Frame Relay,
ISDN/LAPD, HDLC, PPP, and DDR
8.5. Identify PPP operations to encapsulate WAN data on Cisco routers
8.6. Use show commands to display network operational parameters so that
anomalies are detected
8.7. Configure ISDN BRI and legacy dial-on-demand routing (DDR)
8.8. Configure a serial connection with PPP encapsulation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Send
Us Suggestions
