Topic Guidelines
for CCNA Exam
The following topics are
general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the CCNA
exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific
delivery of the exam.
Bridging/Switching
- Name and describe
two switching methods
- Distinguish between
cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching.
- Describe the operation
of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits.
- Describe the benefits
of virtual LANs.
OSI
Reference Model & Layered Communications
-
Describe
data link and network addresses and identify key differences between
them.
-
Define
and describe the function of the MAC address.
-
List
the key internetworking functions for the OSI Network layer.
-
Identify
at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered model.
-
Describe
the two parts of network addressing; then identify the parts in
specific protocol address examples.
-
Define
and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation.
-
Describe
connection-oriented network service and connectionless network service,
and identify their key differences.
-
Identify
the parts in specific protocol address examples.
-
Describe
the advantages of LAN segmentation.
-
Describe
LAN segmentation using bridges.
-
Describe
LAN segmentation using routers.
-
Describe
LAN segmentation using switches.
-
Describe
the benefits of network segmentation with bridges.
-
Describe
the benefits of network segmentation with routers.
-
Describe
the benefits of network segmentation with switches.
Network
Protocols
-
Describe
the different classes of IP addresses (and subnetting).
-
Identify
the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocol.
-
Identify
the functions performed by ICMP.
-
Configure
IP addresses.
-
Verify
IP addresses.
-
List
the required IPX address and encapsulation type.
Routing
-
Define
flow control and describe the three basic methods used in networking.
-
Add
the RIP routing protocol to your configuration.
-
Add
the IGRP routing protocol to your configuration.
WAN
Protocols
-
Recognize
key Frame Relay terms and features.
-
List
commands to configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces.
-
List
commands to monitor Frame Relay operation in the router.
-
State
a relevant use and context for ISDN networking.
-
Identify
ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points, and channels.
-
Identify
PPP operations to encapsulate WAN data on CISCO routers
Network
Management
-
Configure
standard access lists to figure IP traffic.
-
Configure
extended access lists to filter IP traffic
-
Monitor
and verify selected access list operations on the router.
LAN
Design
-
Describe
full- and half-duplex Ethernet operation.
-
Describe
network congestion problem in Ethernet networks.
-
Describe
the features and benefits of Fast Ethernet.
-
Describe
the guidelines and distance limitations of Fast Ethernet.
Cisco
Basics, IOS & Network Basics
-
Examine
router elements.
-
Manage
configuration files from the privilege EXEC mode.
-
Control
router passwords, identification, and banner.
-
Identify
the main CISCO IOS software commands for router startup.
-
Log
in to a router in both user and privilege modes.
-
Check
an initial configuration using the setup command.
-
Use
the context-sensitive help facility.
-
Use
the command history and editing features.
-
List
the commands to load CISCO IOS software from: Flash memory, a TFTP
server, or ROM.
-
Prepare
to backup, upgrade, and load a backup CISCO IOS software image.
-
List
problems that each routing type encounters when dealing with topology
changes, and describe techniques to reduce the number of these problems.
-
Prepare
the initial configuration of your router and enable IP.
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| Exam |
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Introduction to Cisco Technology (INTRO) |
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| Test |
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| Information |
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| Who
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|
| 640
- 811 CCNA Second Test |
| Exam |
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Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND) |
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| Test |
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| Information |
Cost
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| Who
Should take this exam? |
Current CCNA may
use this exam to recertify. |
| Students
can take Paper 811 & 821 or 801 |
| 640
- 801 NEW CCNA Exam |
| Exam |
CCNA
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| Test |
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CCNA
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