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You Have Experience and Want to Skip the Classroom Experience and Take the Remote Access Exam
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Before the test, make your own notes using the "Foundation Summary" sections and your own
additions. Writing something down, even if you are copying it, makes it easier to remember.
Once you have your bank of notes, study them, and then take the final practice exam on the CD
testing engine three or four times. Each time you take the test, force yourself to read each
question and each answer, even if you have seen them before. Again, repetition is a super
memory aid.
Scenario 2: You DO NOT Have a CCNA Certification
Why don't you have the certification? The prerequisite for the CCNP certification is to be
certified as a CCNA, so you really should pursue your CCNA certification before tackling the
CCNP certification. Beginning with the Remote Access exam gives you a skewed view of what
is needed for the Cisco Professional certification track.
That being said, if you
must
pursue the certifications out of order, follow the spirit of the book.
Read each chapter and then do the quiz at the front of the chapter to see if you caught the major
points. After you have completed all 12 chapters, do the scenarios and see if you can apply the
knowledge. Once that is done, try the test and pay particular attention to the Sylvan-way of
testing so that you are prepared for the live test.
Good luck to all!