CCNA Exam Topics

Topics On The TestList 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.