CCNA PASS-IT Exam Preparation (4th Edition)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 226 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall
• Edition: 4th Edition October 17, 2001
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 013094386X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0130943866
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 11.5 ounces

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The Marcraft Pass IT CCNA Exam Preparation Course is designed to prepare students and technicians for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam (CCNA 640-507), which is the only exam required to achieve a CCNA Routing and Switching certification.

Marcraft's Test Prep Guide covers the following CCNA exam topics:


* Bridging/Switching
* Network Protocols
* Routing
* WAN Protocols
* Network Management
* LAN Design
* Cisco Basics, IOS, & Network Basics


Marcraft is confident that you will be thoroughly prepared for exam success.

Our Test Prep Guide gives you easy access to content areas and to the ExamGear simulation software included on the CD-ROM. ExamGear is a custom-developed set of fully functioning software applications, and in conjunction with the Test Prep Guide provides you with:


* Exam Tips get you ready for the test.
* Study Strategies help you study more efficiently.
* Review Questions at the end of each chapter gauge your retention.
* Electronic reference material provides quick explanations for each question and compact, mobile study.
* Practice Exam provides a complete exam that puts your study to the test.
* ExamGear software simulates the exam situation you'll encounter at the testing center.


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As a Cisco instructor, I saw a need to condense the CCNA material into a neat little handbook to make your life easier as you prepare for the CCNA examination (640-507). 1 decided to present only the material that is necessary, and eliminate all the filler that other authors put into their books.

When using this test preparation tool, you must remember that I have provided only the information necessary to pass the examination. What does this mean? Well, it means that you will pass the test, but may not have a detailed understanding of the subject. First things first-pass the test, then go out and get that 30-pound technical book to help you prepare for the real world.

Getting the CCNA certification will open many doors to you that were previously closed. Don't worry if you feel like a "paper CCNA." You will get the job that you want and then, through on-the-job training, you will get the experience needed to keep the job. After all, how does anybody get experience with routers if they are not given the opportunity to try?

There is another group of people out there: those who are already working with routers, but cannot pass the test or are afraid to take it. This book will provide those people with the knowledge to successfully take the test. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I give my acknowledgments to my loving wife Denise and my two wonderful children Nicole and Ashley. Ashley will be taking her CCNA in December and she is only in the 10th grade. I also acknowledge B and R Associates for providing me with the opportunity to write this book and for their assistance and encouragement in the book's preparation. I especially would like to thank Ray and Ben of B and R Associates for their support.


Reader Reviews
Ready to take the CCNA exam but want a last minute review. Need to find a book that points out the finer exam objectives for CCNA. Here is the answer to those situations. Tailored made for the final exam prep PASS IT is an excellent choice. Laid out over the 225 pages are the exam objectives and topics such as OSI model, Cisco 3 Layer design model, topologies, layer 2 devices like bridges and switches. I liked the break down differences of the switch and the bridge. Also covered is VLANs, router configuration, IOS and management. TCP/IP, IP and IPX routing with the use of access lists for both and SAP as well. WAN protocols like HDLC, Frame Relay, PPP and ISDN. The book has exam tips to help when taking the test, exam review questions at the end of each section. A cd-rom has been included with more exam tips, practice questions and even a practice exam. For the money there should be more questions included but overall the material covered should make studying easier.