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Post #116

nickelby — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:45:04 +0800

Well ... the 640-802 is actually a combination of ICND1 and ICND2 but with roughly the same amount of questions. The 640-802 is geared towards people who are confident enough to understand the entire CCNA syllabus and want to finish off the exam in one shot.

However for those who wants to focus on certain topics on the CCNA one at a time then the ICND1 and ICND2 route is better. Personally if you are a fast learner, the 640-802 is a quicker way to earn your CCNA. But if you take the ICND1 and ICND2 route, you will get an extra cert - CCENT (passing ICND1 will get you your CCENT :-)).

There are NO pre-requisites for CCNA. When you do your CCNA, part of it is actually your CCENT. Your CCNA will touch on topics that relates to very basic stuff like the 7 layers of the OSI, what's the difference between hub and switch, why drink beer, etc.

QUOTE(Auvex @ Nov 14 2008, 05:41 PM)

I think the test does consist of around 60+ questions... Btw, for the CCNA there's 2 ways of getting it.

ICDN1 & ICDN2 and 640 - 802.

May someone please enlighten me as to whats the difference between these 2?
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Post #115

dudey — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:55:15 +0800

May i ask, what are the pre-requirement for CCNA. I mean, do i need any basic knowledge before i take this CCNA course?

Post #114

Auvex — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:41:31 +0800

Post #113

CyberTroop — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:51:42 +0800

Edit: Nvm found out.

There is another thing bothering me, what is this simulation questions you guys talking about?

As for the exam, it consists of 50 - 60 objective questions?

Post #112

wasabi — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:25:34 +0800

QUOTE(ojp @ Nov 3 2008, 09:03 AM)

I dunno tcp/ip either....am i still ok to enroll for ccna ?
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then, do u know what is 192.168.1.257

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QUOTE(hands.on.labs @ Nov 3 2008, 12:40 PM)

I am trying to form a class on Hands-on Computer Networking in KL during weekdays on a part-time basis. Each session is for 2 hours i.e. 7pm - 9pm. Total 16 hours. The training is conducted by an instructor with more than 10 years of experience in computer systems and networks.

You get to work with real switches and routers. Syllabus follows closely to CCNA 1 & 2.

Course fee is RM 1,200. The price can be marked down if you can bring some friends along.

Interested please write to hands.on.labs@gmail.com. Thanks.
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very fast!!!!!!

( just register?)

Post #111

hands.on.labs — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:40:42 +0800

Post #110

ojp — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:03:15 +0800

QUOTE(wasabi @ Nov 1 2008, 09:22 AM)

if u know tcp/ip , very simple jer =)
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I dunno tcp/ip either....am i still ok to enroll for ccna ?

Post #109

wasabi — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:22:33 +0800

QUOTE(ojp @ Oct 31 2008, 12:23 PM)

Actually i'm totally zero in networking knowledge and now i would like to enter the world of networking. Do you guys think CCNA Suit me ? or maybe i start with CCENT ?
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if u know tcp/ip , very simple jer =)

Post #108

ojp — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:23:23 +0800

Actually i'm totally zero in networking knowledge and now i would like to enter the world of networking. Do you guys think CCNA Suit me ? or maybe i start with CCENT ?

Post #107

Spiv — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:40:28 +0800

QUOTE(iZZiDeltA @ Oct 25 2008, 11:26 PM)

hi, recently i bought 2 ccna 1 n 2 books, 1 lab and the other text reference

jz for curiosity sake, is this 2 books sufficient to pass ccna 1 n 2 if i do self study?
is there any other htings else? lik exam paper, trial paper etc or any stimulation tools or software or practice i ned to undergo b4 go tackle that exam?

coz not planning of joinin courses, if it is optional....
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Actually this is kinda a hard question, regarding if you have never touch or see how to configure cisco switch/router. I am not sure if other simulation tools for Cisco switch can provide enough practices for "Simulation Questions". At the moment there are simulator that can simulate a real cisco router but not switch. I feel the questions nowadays is getting harder since many failure within this year.
So I do feel if just read the book you can score well in objectives but in simulations or case study you might not be able to do well and that where determine whether you will pass or failed.

Post #106

wasabi — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:50:49 +0800

QUOTE(iZZiDeltA @ Oct 25 2008, 11:26 PM)

sufficient? if u are bookworm, 1 book is very sufficient..if u have a basic of networking, u can do self-study......

Post #105

iZZiDeltA — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:53:51 +0800

tnx for ur suggestion
hehe, i m jz a student la, oni 19 years old, but graduatin uni next year, yeaa, hope i m 1 of the youngest phd in mysia?
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Post #104

allspark — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:06:41 +0800

QUOTE(iZZiDeltA @ Oct 25 2008, 11:26 PM)

If u are jobless right now, u can join Job Camp organize by MeCD. U can join CCNA course for free, u can refer it here
CCNA Course

Post #103

iZZiDeltA — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:26:09 +0800

Post #102

spikeee — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:52:00 +0800

i'm not sure BUT i have the questions bank paper for sale if you need help with your examination

please pm me

Post #101

nicknuck — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:09:32 +0800

just want to ask..anybody here take IINS 640-553 for CCNA security ??

Post #100

skystrike — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:32:30 +0800

QUOTE(Xonius @ Oct 14 2008, 05:56 PM)

hey guys, just wanna ask simple questions which some of them does not seem to have definite answers (in this thread).

1. Is it really mandatory or extremely recommended to have a hands-on experience with the equipments? if so do i really need to buy them? (Cisco routers/switches), or should i just get the Books.

2. For the exam, is it electronic (online) or a written test at a specific physical location? and if so are the tests multiple choice questions or essays (or both)?.

3. I read that you can take either 1 test or 2 tests to get certified, which one would you (the already test takers/CCNA holders) recommend? Also which would cost me more?

4. Whats with the pass4sure thingy about? why if we pass using it, it's not good?

5. Whats the salary advantage of CCNA holders? a.k.a the average starting salary.
As for me, i did study the basics of networking back in my 1st year in uni, i know the basics and fundamentals of it, just that i have no experience whatsoever in doing so with cisco equipments. So how hard is the exam?

Thanks in advance.
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1. its recommended but not necessary....

2. its electronics(online test)....consist multiple choice question, drag n drop question and a bit of simulation question...no essay...

3. take 640-802 test...becoz i take that...not really know about taking 2 test...

4. pass4sure is a practice question for ccna...good for practising ccna test....

5. i think almost same with fresh grads starting salary...ccna is a access to enter the networking field.....and the exam is not really hard...so i bet that u can pass ccna exam.... to pass this exam u need to score minimum 825/1000 marks....

all of this answer is just my opinion...

Post #99

Xonius — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:56:07 +0800

hey guys, just wanna ask simple questions which some of them does not seem to have definite answers (in this thread).

1. Is it really mandatory or extremely recommended to have a hands-on experience with the equipments? if so do i really need to buy them? (Cisco routers/switches), or should i just get the Books.

2. For the exam, is it electronic (online) or a written test at a specific physical location? and if so are the tests multiple choice questions or essays (or both)?.

3. I read that you can take either 1 test or 2 tests to get certified, which one would you (the already test takers/CCNA holders) recommend? Also which would cost me more?

4. Whats with the pass4sure thingy about? why if we pass using it, it's not good?

5. Whats the salary advantage of CCNA holders? a.k.a the average starting salary.

As for me, i did study the basics of networking back in my 1st year in uni, i know the basics and fundamentals of it, just that i have no experience whatsoever in doing so with cisco equipments. So how hard is the exam?

Thanks in advance.

Post #98

nickelby — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:42:49 +0800

QUOTE(iZZiDeltA @ Oct 13 2008, 11:37 PM)

Jz wondering

Is the CCNA cert valid for life?
I mean if i enroll in the course now and get certified, do i need to take for any resit for the exam in the future? i heard some ppl say mz refresh once every 3 years?
and roughly the fee of a ccna course any1 tnx?
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No Cisco cert is valid for life :-). You need to recertify your CCNA every 3 years. Failing to do so will void your certification and you will need to retake it again especially if it is a pre-requisite for a more advanced certification e.g. CCNP.

If you look search throughout this thread you will find the approximate price of a CCNA course. You can also ask Patrick (his posting is just above yours) for more info on the cost of courses as of today. The other members here might have updated fees as well. Note that the exam fee for a CCNA is now USD 250.

Post #97

iZZiDeltA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:37:25 +0800