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Cisco CCNA Candidate FAQ |
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CCNA FAQ
Q. What exams do I have to take to get my CCNA?
A. The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification
offers two paths. You can take the one-exam path by taking
the 640-801 CCNA Composite exam. If you want to break it up
into two parts, you can take the Introduction To Cisco Networking
Technologies (INTRO 640-821) and the Interconnecting Cisco
Networking Devcies (ICND 640-811) exams.
Q. Chris, which path do you recommend?
A. I generally recommend the two-exam path, particularly
for those CCNA candidates that haven't taken a Cisco exam
before. The Intro exam offers you a little more time and allows
you to become comfortable with the Cisco exam engine, particularly
the simulator questions. Let's face it, the CCNA single exam
covers a lot of material, from basic networking to OSPF to
router on a stick. Most candidates are better off breaking
this huge amount of material into two distinct parts.
Don't get me wrong, I've had plenty of students and customers
pass the CCNA composite. It can be done!
Q. Do I have to recertify my CCNA, or is it mine forever
after I pass?
A. One way Cisco protects the value of its certifications
is to enforce strict recertification policies. When you earn
your CCNA, you must recertify within three years.
Q. How do I recertify my CCNA?
A. There is a lot of confusion out there on this question.
The latest information from Cisco is that you recertify your
CCNA by doing any of the following three things:
1. Pass the current CCNA Composite or ICND exam.
2. Pass any 642-level professional level exam or any Cisco
Qualified Specialist exam, not including Sales Specialist
exams.
3. Pass any CCIE written exam.
Q. How do I register for the CCNA exam?
A. You can take the CCNA exam at any Prometric or VUE testing
center. To find a Prometric testing center near you and register
online, visit www.2test.com . For a VUE site, register at
www.vue.com .
Q. Can you give me a braindump for the exam?
A. Boy, do you have the wrong guy!
About the Author:
Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933, is the owner of The Bryant Advantage,
home of free CCNA and CCNP tutorials, The Ultimate CCNA Study
Package, and Ultimate CCNP Study Packages. For a FREE copy
of his latest e-books, “How To Pass The CCNA” and
“How To Pass The CCNP”, visit the website and download
your free copies. You can also get FREE CCNA and CCNP exam
questions every day! Pass the CCNA exam with The Bryant Advantage!
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