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| mitchflorida 2003-01-04, 6:44 am |
| I just passed the CCNA exam, and was surprised that there was not one question regarding the IPX protocol, which is stressed in most of the texts I have seen. Nor is it mentioned in the Exam description. What is going on here? When was it dropped from the CCNA exam?
To pass the test, you need to know subnetting backwards and forwards, IPX not even mentioned!
Exam Description
The Cisco Certified Network Associate exam (CCNA) is the only exam required to achieve a CCNA Routing and Switching certification.
Exam Topics
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
Distinguish between cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching
Describe the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits
Verify the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol on the switch
Describe the operation and benefits of VLANs
Configure VLANs on a switch
Configure VTP and trunking on switches
Compare and contrast switches and bridges
Identify anomolies in VLAN, trunking, and VTP operation
Configure a switch for basic operations
OSI Reference Model & Layered Communication
Describe data link and network addresses and identify key differences between them
Identify at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered model
Define and explain the conversion steps of data encapsulation and de-encapsulation
Describe connection-oriented network service and connectionless network service, and identify their key differences
Describe the functions of each the seven layers of the OSI model and their corresponding applications
Compare the OSI model with the TCP/IP stack
Match networking devices to their OSI layer(s)
Use the OSI model as a conceptual strategy to identify network problems
Routed Protocols
Describe the different classes of IP addresses including subnetting and private addresses
Configure IP addresses
Troubleshoot IP address schemes
Develop an IP addressing scheme to meet requirements
Identify the fundamental uses of various TCP/IP application layer protocols
Convert between decimal, hexadecimal, and binary
Define flow control and describe the three basic methods used in networking
Explain the functions of the TCP/IP network and transport layer protocols
Routing Protocols
Configure a router for inter-VLAN communication
Verify IP routing with show and debug commands
Compare and contrast the key operations that distinguish distance-vector, link-state, and hybrid protocols
Identify exterior and interior routing protocols
Configure static and default routes on a router
Enable RIP and IGRP on a router
Identify routing metrics used by IGRP and RIP
WAN Protocols
Explain key Frame Relay terms and features
Configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces
Identify ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points, and channels
Differentiate between the following WAN services: LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN/LAPD, HDLC, PPP, and DDR
Identify PPP operations to encapsulate WAN data on Cisco routers
Use show commands to display network operational parameters so that anomalies are detected
Configure ISDN BRI and legacy dial-on-demand routing (DDR)
Configure a serial connection with PPP encapsulation
Network Management
Monitor and verify selected access list operations on the router
Configure authentification types (CHAP/PAP) on PPP links
Manage configuration files from the privilege EXEC mode
Manage IOS images and device configuration files
Load Cisco IOS software from: Flash memory, a TFTP server, or ROM
Perform backup, upgrade, and loading of Cisco IOS software and configuration files
Configure access lists to meet specified operational requirements
Use CDP to identify a network topology
Use ICMP to verify network connectivity and locate network problems
LAN Technologies
Determine the appropriate uses for full- and half-duplex Ethernet operation.
Describe the causes and effects of network congestion in Ethernet networks
Describe the benefits of network segmentation with various networking devices
Identify the cause(s) of LAN connectivity problem
Describe the function, operation, and primary components on a LAN
Cisco Basics, IOS & Network Basics
Describe router elements (RAM, ROM, Flash, NVRAM, config register)
Configure router passwords, identification, and banner
Use the context-sensitive help facility
Use the command history and editing features
Perform the initial router configuration (including using the setup mode).
Use show commands to display basic network operational parameters
Describe router start-up sequence
Establish connectivity from a host to the appropriate network device to perform configuration tasks
In accordance with open standards, interconnect network devices
Differentiate between routed and routing protocols | |
| MaulerJ 2003-01-04, 2:25 pm |
| Thanks | |
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| damn, now i remember why i took me eight months of serious training and studying.but i wouldn't trade those months for anything.good luck to you all earning your CCNA |
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