How to pass the CCNA Exam

The CCNA certification, which was introduced in April 1998 has been the most highly sought-after entry-level network certification. The CCNA exam demonstrates that you have a solid understanding and ability to use TCP/IP, the OSI Model, switching, basic routing, WANs, and configure Cisco devices. Professionals seek to be CCNA certified to get promoted or increase their job knowledge. Because of the knowledge gained from the exam, employers hire CCNA-certified people.

It is difficult to achieve CCNA certification. Cisco has made it difficult to pass the CCNA exam. They have also changed the requirements of the exam frequently. Many professionals have failed to pass the exam. Some people pass the exam the first time. Others pass it multiple times. Other people fail to pass. It can be expensive and disappointing to fail the CCNA exam the first time. Failure is the worst thing that can happen after all the effort and study.

How can you pass the CCNA exam the first time? What study materials can you use with the surplus CCNA exam material being sold? It will also give you some tips for passing the CCNA exam.

Studying for Exam 

The best way to prepare for the CCNA exam is to use both a primary certification guide and a secondary product. The primary certification guide is used to learn the core material and topics of the exam. You can take the course of SPOTO like the CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide, (CCNA Self Study, exam #640-8211) and CCNA ICND Exam Certification Guide, (CCNA Self Study, exam #640-8811). You will be able to build a solid foundation and understand the technologies and topics covered in the CCNA exam by using a study course. Once you have a solid understanding of the topics and technologies covered on the CCNA exam, you can use a secondary preparation tool. 

Secondary preparation products are used to prepare for the actual exam. They can be used between 30 and 60 days before the actual exam. The Flash Cards and Exam Practice Sheet, published by Cisco Press, is an example of a secondary guide. The secondary guide helps you understand the material and gives you test engines and notes. The study guide will help you to retain the information covered in the exam.

There are two benefits to using both primary and second-hand products. You will gain a solid understanding and a strong foundation for all topics by using two resources in preparation for the CCNA exam. One resource covers the entire exam in detail, while the other gives a more general overview that will help you to recall the topics. You might even forget. You can also use two products to prepare for the exam. You will maximize your learning potential by using the two study guides.

Let's now talk about how to best use the two-study product. This will be discussed using the Cisco Press books as examples. It is important to choose a quiet space and time to study before you start. You will feel the most alert and ready to learn when you schedule your studies. Books cover all topics covered on the CCNA exam. They are easy to read and make the information easily digestible. These books can be used as your primary study guide. Read every chapter and make notes. You can go back to the book and read it again until you understand. If you can, try to get Cisco equipment so that you can use the provided labs.

CCNA flash cards and Exam Practice pack are final exam preparation tools. It includes over 550 flashcards, study sheets, and a powerful test engine that simulates routers. Use the flashcards for memory consolidation 30 days before your exam. Refer to your primary study guide if you require further clarification.

So that the flashcards are permanently stored in your memory, you should study them as often as possible. Use the flashcards as a guideline and then use the test engine and study sheets the week before the exam. The test engine and study sheets will keep you on the right track, while the test engine will prepare you for the format of the exam. The study sheets should be reviewed daily, even several hours before the exam. You can even bring the study sheets with you to the exam. After the exam, review the study sheet before you sit down to take it. Write down all information you can from flash cards, study sheets, and the exam engine on the provided paper before you start. This paper will serve as a reference during your exam.

If you have the right study techniques, passing the CCNA exam is possible. This article will discuss some of the resources and recommended methods to help you get your certification. It is rewarding to pass the CCNA exam for the first time. So study hard, study well, take your time, and good luck!

SPOTO's course is a part of the Certification Self-Study series. It will help you to organize and remember the information that you have learned during training and on the job. A learning program that includes simulation, hands-on training, and self-study products.