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Introduction

How to Use This Book

This book can provide a solid foundation for the serious effort of preparing
for the Cisco Certified Network Professional Switching exam. To best ben-
efit from this book, use the following study method:

Take the assessment test immediately following this introduction.
(The answers are at the end of the test.) Carefully read over the expla-
nations for any question you get wrong, and note which chapters the
material comes from. This information should help you plan your
study strategy.

Study each chapter carefully, making sure you fully understand the
information and the test objectives listed at the beginning of each
chapter. Pay extra close attention to any chapter where you missed
questions in the assessment test.

Complete all hands-on exercises in the chapter, referring to the chap-
ter so that you understand the reason for each step you take. If you do
not have Cisco equipment available, make sure to study the examples
carefully. Also, check www.routersim.com for a router simulator.

Answer the review questions related to each chapter. (The answers
appear at the end of the chapter, after the review questions.) Note the
questions that confuse you, and study those sections of the book
again.

Take the practice exam in Appendix A. The answers appear at the end
of the exam.

Try your hand at the bonus practice exam that is included on the CD
that comes with this book. The questions in this exam appear only on
the CD. This will give you a complete overview of what you can expect
to see on the real thing.

Use the products on the CD included with this book. The electronic
flashcards, the Boson Software utilities, and the EdgeTest exam prep-
aration software have all been specifically picked to help you study for
and pass your exam. Study on the road with the CCNP: Switching
Study Guide electronic book in PDF, and be sure to test yourself
with the electronic flashcards.

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