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Introduction
appendix, working through the written and hands-on labs, and
answering the review questions should prepare you well for the
CCNA exam.
Appendix C lists all the Cisco IOS commands used in this book. It is
a great reference if you need to look up what a certain command does
and is used for.
The Glossary is a handy resource for Cisco terms. This is a great tool
for understanding some of the more obscure terms used in this book.
Where Do You Take the Exams?
You may take the exams at any of the more than 800 Sylvan Prometric
Authorized Testing Centers around the world (www.2test.com), or call 800-
204-EXAM (3926). You can also register and take the exams at a VUE
authorized center as well (www.vue.com) or call (877) 404-EXAM (3926).
To register for a Cisco Certified Network Professional exam:
1.
Determine the number of the exam you want to take. (The CCNA
exam number is 640-507.)
2.
Register with the nearest Sylvan Prometric Registration Center or
VUE testing center. At this point, you will be asked to pay in advance
for the exam. At the time of this writing, the exams are $100 each and
must be taken within one year of payment. You can schedule exams
up to six weeks in advance or as late as the same day you want to take
it--but if you fail a Cisco exam, you must wait 72 hours before you
will be allowed to retake the exam. If something comes up and you
need to cancel or reschedule your exam appointment, contact Sylvan
Prometric or VUE at least 24 hours in advance.
3.
When you schedule the exam, you'll get instructions regarding all
appointment and cancellation procedures, the ID requirements, and
information about the testing-center location.
Tips for Taking Your CCNA Exam
The CCNA test contains about 50 questions to be completed in about
90 minutes. This can change per exam. You must get a score of about 82%
to 85% to pass this exam, but again, each exam can be different.
Many questions on the exam have answer choices that at first glance look
identical--especially the syntax questions! Remember to read through the
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