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CCNA 640-801

Exam Description

The CCNA exam is the qualifying exam available to candidates pursuing a single-exam option for the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA certification. The CCNA (640-801) exam will test materials from the new Interconnection Cisco Network Devices (ICND) course as well as the new Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) course. The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot the various Cisco networking devices. The exam covers topics on Extending Switched Networks with VLANS, Determining IP Routes, Managing IP traffic with Access Lists, Establishing Point-to-Point connections, and Establishing Frame Relay Connections.

Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam

Exam Number: 640-801
Associated Certifications: CCNA
Duration: 90 minutes (55-65 questions)
Available Languages: English, Japanese in Japan only

Exam Topics

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Introducing Cisco Network Design Exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.  Planning & Designing Design a simple LAN using Cisco Technology Design an IP addressing scheme to meet design requirements Select an appropriate routing protocol based on user requirements Design a simple internetwork using Cisco technology Develop an access list to meet user specifications Choose WAN services to meet customer requirements  Implementation & Operation Configure routing protocols given user requirements Configure IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses on routers and hosts Configure a router for additional administrative functionality Configure a switch with VLANS and inter-switch communication   Implement a LAN Customize a switch configuration to meet specified network requirements Manage system image and device configuration files Perform an initial configuration on a router Perform an initial configuration on a switch Implement access lists Implement simple WAN protocols  Troubleshooting Utilize the OSI model as a guide for systematic network troubleshooting Perform LAN and VLAN troubleshooting Troubleshoot routing protocols Troubleshoot IP addressing and host configuration Troubleshoot a device as part of a working network Troubleshoot an access list Perform simple WAN troubleshooting  Technology Describe network communications using layered models Describe the Spanning Tree process Compare and contrast key characteristics of LAN environments Evaluate the characteristics of routing protocols Evaluate TCP/IP communication process and its associated protocols Describe the components of network devices Evaluate rules for packet control Evaluate key characteristics of WANs

Recommended Training

The following courses are the recommended training for this exam. Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND)

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