CCNA Certification Exam Training: Doing Your Best On Test Day by Chris Bryant
CCNA certification is tough enough without you making it tough on yourself. There are a few simple things you can do that will increase your exam day performance greatly. Let's take a look at these simple yet powerful techniques. First, get plenty of sleep the night before. ... Just doing these few simple things before your exam will help you get the result you want after the exam - the magic letters "CCNA" behind your name. ... Before you start the CCNA exam, you'll be asked if you want to take a tutorial showing you how to answer the various types of questions.

CCNA Tests by Marcus Peterson
Most of the modes for preparing for CCNA Certification - study guides, forums, online and classroom courses, etc., - give the students several CCNA tests to prepare them for the actual CCNA exam. These tests not only sharpen their knowledge but also provide the students with realistic... These tests tend to be the most realistic exam simulations with item types unique to every exam (case studies, active screen, drag and drop, hot area, multiple choice, free response, etc.). ... It should be remembered that one should be extremely careful in choosing a particular test, since a lot of...

Cisco CCNA Candidate FAQ by Chris Bryant
CCNA FAQ Q. What exams do I have to take to get my CCNA? A. The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification offers two paths. You can take the one-exam path by taking the 640-801 CCNA Composite exam. If you want to break it up into two parts, you can take the Introduction To Cisco... I generally recommend the two-exam path, particularly for those CCNA candidates that haven't taken a Cisco exam before. ... The Intro exam offers you a little more time and allows you to become comfortable with the Cisco exam engine, particularly the simulator questions.

Passing Cisco's CCNA and CCNP Exams: Five Tips For Exam Day Success by Chris Bryant
As you get ready to pass the CCNA or CCNP exams, you can feel quite a bit of stress as you enter your last week of study. Let's take a look at a few ways to reduce that stress. 1. Do not stay up late cramming. The CCNA and CCNP are not exams you're going to pass by cramming. ... Again, if you haven't been to the exam center before, you should drive there during morning rush hour traffic before your exam date to make sure you have enough time to get there. ... If you've never been to the center you'll be passing the CCNA in before, go there before the morning of the exam.

Cisco CCNA Exam Tutorial: The Best Time To Schedule Your Exam by Chris Bryant
In preparing for CCNA exam success, one of the basic steps is to schedule your exam! And when should you do that? Schedule your exam NOW. I can hear you now -- " Why should I schedule my exam now? I haven’t started studying yet!" From experience, I can tell you that this technique works. ... You’ll be surprised at how focused your mind becomes when you know the date of your exam before you start. ... By scheduling your exam now, you give yourself a mental deadline. ... I have used this technique for my CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE exams.

Passing The CCNA and CCNP: Three Myths About Cisco Exams by Chris Bryant
One of the drawbacks to the Internet is that it allows myths and "friend of a friend" stories to spread quickly, and usually the story becomes more exaggerated as it's passed along. Cisco exams are no exception. Here are three often-repeated myths and exaggerations regarding the CCNA and CCNP... I've seen posts on the Net saying that if you rank yourself as "great" in a subject, your exam will have harder questions on that topic, and if you rank yourself lower in that same subject, your exam will be filled with questions on this topic.

Cisco Certification: In What Order Should You Take Your CCNP Exams? by Chris Bryant
When you choose to pursue your Cisco Certified Network Professional certification, you've got some decisions to make right at the beginning. Cisco offers a three-exam path and a four-exam path, and you select the order in which you'll take and pass the exams. ... Should you choose the three-exam path, you'll be taking a Composite exam (642-891). ... This exam will demand you put into action the skills you have learned while earning your CCNA and passing the first three exams. ... There is no real advantage in taking one of these before the other, although most candidates take the switching...

The Future Of Computer Certification Exams by Chris Bryant
The format and difficulty of computer certification exams is constantly changing. When I took my first certification exam (Novell NetWare 3.1x CNA, January 1997), there was no such thing as a simulator question, and my practical skills really were not tested. ... There would be more overhead for Cisco with this kind of testing, since lab equipment and lab proctors would be needed, but the already-prized CCNA and CCNP would become that much more valuable in the workplace if employers knew that to earn that certification, the job candidate had to pass a hands-on exam.

The Hidden Value Of Computer Certifcations by Chris Bryant
The web is covered with stories regarding the benefits of professional computer certification, and most of them are backed up with salary surveys and the like. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with making more money and having better job prospects, there’s one benefit of certification that... The confidence you build from truly earning a certification, whether it’s an MCSE, CCNA, or CCIE, cannot be purchased, borrowed, or stolen. ... I should HOPE the test is demanding?” Yes, you should. ... If you buy one of these things and happen to skate by a certification exam, did you learn...

Securing Your Future And Your Network WIth Cisco's CCSP Certification by Chris Bryant
You don't need me to tell you that security is the #1 concern in today's networks. With that in mind, your career path must include some security certifications, or you will be left behind. Cisco's Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification demands a candidate be well-rounded and... Besides the difficultly we've all come to expect from a Cisco exam, this five-exam path covers every major aspect of network security (from Cisco's viewpoint, anyway!) You must hold a valid CCNA certification to earn your CCSP.