Summary

The CCNA exams are computer based - no need for paper and pencil at all. They have multiple choice questions only. The 640-802 Composite Exam covers:Describe how a network worksConfigure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communicationsImplement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devicesExplain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLANDescribe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threatsImplement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.Implement and verify WAN links Topics that have to be dealt with in the Security exam include:Common Security Threats Securing Cisco Routers AAAThreat Mitigation with ACLsSecure Management and ReportingMitigating Layer 2 AttacksIOS Firewall Feature SetCisco IOS IPSSite-to-Site VPNsWe give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exams, you'll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios.THESE ARE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMS. These exams are not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive - a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exams do not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. To succeed in the exams, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything!This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome.