CCNA Exam Cram 2

by Whitaker, Andrew; Valentine, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780789730190
• ISBN10: 0789730197
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Author Biography

James G. Jones has more than 30 years experience in the information technology industry and has held positions from technician to senior vice president of a Fortune 500 multinational. He holds a B.S. and M.B.A. from Michigan State University and numerous technical certifications including A+, MCSE, MCT, CNE, CCNA, and CCDA. He also holds certifications in the areas of fiber optics and network cabling, and is licensed by the FCC for installation and inspection of commercial radio and microwave applications. Today, in addition to writing books on technology, he regularly consults with leaders in the technology industry including Cisco, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, and Oracle. Jim lives in Geneva, Illinois with his wife Sally and two sons Shaun and Chris. Jim can be reached at [e-mail] Sheldon Barry (B.A., M.ED, CCNA, CCAI, MCSE, MCT) is a program specialist for e-learning, writer, and consultant in Newfoundland, Canada. He is currently employed as program specialist for e-learning at the Avalon West School District (www.awsb.ca). Some of his previous employment positions have included technical writing, educational content consulting, high school department head, and high school teacher. Sheldon completed a bachelor of arts from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1994 and then went on to complete a bachelor of education from Memorial in 1995. Since then Sheldon has completed a masters of education (information technology) degree. He currently enjoys life with his wife, Kelly; his two little girls, Sarah and Anna; and loves to play soccer and golf. Sheldon can be reached at [e-mail].

Table of Contents

1. Cisco Certification Exams. Cisco Certified Network Associate Career Certification (CCNA) Changes. The Exam Situation. Exam Layout and Design. Using Cisco's Exam Software Effectively. Exam-Taking Basics. Question-Handling Strategies. Mastering the Inner Game. Additional Resources. I. INTRODUCTION TO CISCO TECHNOLOGY (EXAM 640-821). OSI Structure and Terms. The OSI Model in Operation. Practice Exam Questions. Need to Know More? Early Bus Networks (10BASE-5 and 10BASE-2). Development of 10BASE-T Wiring. Enter the Switch. Token Passing Topologies. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More? WAN Services. HDLC Overview. PPP Overview. ISDN Overview. Frame Relay. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More? Background and History of TCP/IP. Four Layers of the DoD Model and the TCP/IP Protocol Suite. IP Addressing. Summary of Subnetting. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More? Layer 2 Switching Technology. Cisco LAN Switching Methods. Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). Frame Tagging. Trunk Connections. Configuring VLANs. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More? Routing Activities. Routing Algorithms and Protocols. Distance Vector Versus Link State. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More? II. INTERCONNECTING CISCO NETWORKING DEVICES (EXAM 640-811). Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More? Switch Startup. Configuring the Switch. Configuring TCP/IP Options. VLANs. Frame Tagging. Trunk Connections. Configuring VLANs. Exam Prep Questions. Need to Know More? Router Elements. Managing Configuration Files. Router Passwords. Router Identification and Banner. Initial Configuration of a Cisco Router. PPP Overview. Monitoring PPP. ISDN Overview. Configuring Frame Relay. Monitoring Frame Relay. Upgrading Cisco IOS Software. Routing Protocol Configuration and Review. IP Access Lists. Creating and Applying an IP Standard Access List. Monitoring and Verifying Access Lists. Prep Questions. Need to Know More? III. SAMPLE EXAMS. How to Take the Practice Exams. Exam Taking Tips. Practice Exam #1. Answer Key. Answer Key. IV. APPENDICES. PrepLogic Practice Tests, Preview Edition. An Exclusive Electronic Version of the Text. Exam Simulation. Question Quality. Interface Design. Effective Learning Environment. Software Requirements. Installing PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition. Using PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition. Get More Exams. Customer Service.