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How to Use This Book to Pass the Exam
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How to Use This Book to Pass the Exam
There are five sections in each chapter: a short pre-assessment quiz, the main topics of the
chapter, a summary of the key points of the chapter, a test to ensure that you have mastered the
topics in the chapter, and finally (when applicable), a scenario section with scenario-related
questions and exercises.
Each chapter begins with a quiz, which is broken into "quizlets." If you get a high score on these
quizlets, you might want to review the "Foundation Summary" section at the end of the chapter
and then take the chapter test. If you score high on the test, you should review the summary to
see if anything else should be added to your crib notes for a final run-through before taking the
live test.
The "Foundation Summary" section in each chapter provides a set of "crib notes" that can be
reviewed prior to the exam. These notes are not designed to teach, but merely to remind the
reader what was in the chapter. Each "Foundation Summary" section consists of charts and raw
data that complement an understanding of the chapter information.
If you score well on one quizlet, but low on another, you are directed to the section of the
chapter corresponding to the quizlet on which you scored low. You'll notice that the questions
in the quizlet are not multiple-choice in most cases. This testing format requires you to think
through your answer to see if the information is already where you need it--in your brain! If
you score poorly on the overall quiz, it is recommended that you read the whole chapter because
some of the topics build on others.
At the end of most chapters are scenarios that require a compilation of all information in the
chapter to complete. Much like an English teacher requiring you to write a sentence using a
newly learned word because the word is no good if it cannot be applied, the scenarios provide
an opportunity to apply the chapter data.
All quizlet and end-of-chapter questions, with answers, are in Appendix A, "Answers to the `Do
I Know This Already?' Quizzes and Q&A." These conveniently located questions can be read
and reviewed quickly prior to taking the live test. The CD has testing software, as well as many
additional questions similar to the format of the Remote Access exam. These questions should
be a valuable resource when making final preparations for the exam.
Anyone preparing for the Remote Access exam can use the guidelines at the beginning of each
chapter to guide his or her study. However, if you would like some additional guidance, the final
parts of this chapter give additional strategies for study, based on how you have prepared before
buying this book. So, find the section that most closely matches your background in the next
few pages, and then read some additional ideas to help you prepare. There is a section for the
reader who has passed other CCNP exams and is ready for the Remote Access Exam, one for
the reader who has passed the CCNA and is starting the CCNP track, and one for the reader that
has no Cisco certifications and is starting the CCNP track.