CCNA Exam Procedures

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CCNA Exam Procedures :

640-821 INTRO

This is the first of the qualifying exam for those pursuing the two exam option and is the introduction to major network components and their purpose and functioning. The areas covered are:

· Network Types

· Network Media

· Switching Fundamentals

· TCPI/IP addressing and routing

· WAN Technologies

· IOS Devices (Operation and Configuration)

· Manage Network Environments

640-811 ICND

The second qualifying exam for those pursuing the two exam option and is related to skills in Interconnection of Cisco Network Devices. The areas covered are:

· Cisco Networking Devices( select, connect, configure and trouble shoot)

· Extending Switched Networks with VLANS

· Determine IP routes

· Manage IP traffic with Access Lists

· Establish Point to Point connections

· Establish Frame relay connections

Registering for the Examination

The CCNA exam is conducted online by Pearson VUE and Thomson Prometric.

Pearson VUE

· Pearson VUE provides innovative electronic testing solutions that enhance the performance, reliability and security of high-stakes testing programs throughout the world. Pearson VUE is the computer-based testing business of Pearson, the international media company. The link for Cisco certification is http://www.vue.com/cisco/

· Individuals can use exam certificates (vouchers) to pay for IT certification exams. CCNA test vouchers can also be purchased by testing centers, corporations, academic institutions and other organizations. These vouchers can be electronically purchased or can be ordered from a store near you place. Look up the website of Pearson VUE to find out more information.

· Vouchers are non-refundable and non-returnable and expire within 12 months. It can be used via the Web, testing center or Pearson VUE call center.

Thomson Prometric

· Thomson Prometric provides a fully integrated testing system for corporations. It has clients with the government, academic and professional Associations. The link to the site is http://securereg3.prometric.com/

· Prepaid certificates called CCNA test vouchers are available for test partners, corporations, schools and government agencies. These vouchers can be purchased electronically or through the regional voucher sales and service team. Look up the website for more information.

· Minimum vouchers per order are three and the vouchers are non-refundable and non-returnable. The expiry date is provided and printed on the voucher at the time of purchase. Vouchers must be redeemed at prometric client and testing programs only.

Jobs and Salaries

The typical work day for this job is checking error and performance logs of the network, building new server for applications to be deployed, troubleshooting the network (bandwidth and remote connectivity issues). As for the salary there are many online surveys for CCNA Cisco certification. The average salary presently is around US $47,173. The openings in network administration are quite a few. The most common job titles for CCNA being Network (support) engineer, Systems administrator, Senior network engineer, Network operations, Consulting systems engineer, Systems engineer, Network Trainer, Network Management (supervisory), IT engineer.

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