The official selfstudy test preparation guide for the Cisco CCNA INTRO exam 640821 Master CCNA INTRO exam topics, including: TCP/IP and OSI networking models Operating Cisco routers and LAN switches LAN switching basics, VLANs, and Trunking IP addressing and subnetting Basic router configuration and operation Discovering information about an IP network Dynamic routing protocols Analog modems, PAP/CHAP, DSL and Cable CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide is a bestofbreed Cisco® exam study guide that has been completely updated to focus specifically on the objectives for the CCNA INTRO exam. Senior instructor and bestselling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and testtaking tips to help you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual and handson knowledge. This new edition is organized in a modular fashion, segmenting larger chapters into smaller, more easily digestible components. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Do I Know This Already? quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Chapter subject lists and Foundation Summary tables make referencing easy and give you a quick refresher whenever you need it. Challenging chapterending review questions help you assess your knowledge and reinforce key concepts. Scenariobased exercises help you think about exam objectives in realworld situations, thus increasing recall during exam time. The companion CDROM contains a powerful new testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams from INTRO or unified CCNA test banks. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and presents feedback on a modulebymodule basis, providing questionbyquestion remediation to the text and laying out a complete study plan for review. The CDROM also includes a wealth of handson practice exercises and a copy of the Boson NetSim for CCNA INTRO, Learning Edition, network simulation software that allows you to practice your handson skills in a virtual lab environment that has been customized for the labs in the book. The supporting website keeps you fully informed of any exam changes. Wellregarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and handson exercises, this book helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems® that includes simulation and handson training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and selfstudy products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructorled, elearning, and handson instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining. Companion CDROM The CDROM contains more than 400 practice questions for the ICND, INTRO, and CCNA exams, including simulationbased questions. Also contains handson exercises and a customized copy of the NetSim LE network simulation software. CDROM test engine powered by www.boson.com. Boson Software is a Cisco Learning Partner. This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.
