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Introduction
Each chapter begins with a list of the topics covered related to the CCNP
Switching test, so make sure to read them over before working through the
chapter. In addition, each chapter ends with review questions specifically
designed to help you retain the knowledge presented. To really nail down
your skills, read each question carefully, and if possible, work through the
chapters' hands-on labs.
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. For the location of a testing
center near you, call (800) 755-3926. Outside the United States and Canada,
contact your local Sylvan Prometric Registration Center.
To register for a Cisco Certified Network Professional exam:
1.
Determine the number of the exam you want to take. (The Switching
exam number is 640-504.)
2.
Register with the nearest Sylvan Prometric Registration 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 an exam up to six weeks in
advance or as soon as one working day prior to the day you wish to
take it. If something comes up and you need to cancel or reschedule
your exam appointment, contact Sylvan Prometric at least 24 hours in
advance. Same-day registration isn't available for the Cisco tests.
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 CCNP Exam
The CCNP Switching test contains about 70 questions to be completed in
90 minutes. However, the number of exam questions and time may vary.
Many questions on the exam have answer choices that at first glance look
identical--especially the syntax questions! Remember to read through the
choices carefully because "close enough" doesn't cut it. If you get commands
in the wrong order or forget one measly character, you'll get the question
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