RE: ccna test 507
Sybex has a "CCNA Virtual Test Center" due out in January that has a fairly in-depth section of questions that cover frame-relay and switching. All questions are based on fundamental knowledge required to pass the CCNA. The benefit though of these questions is in the explanations that have been designed (in most instances) to help fill in the gaps of knowledge left out of the Cisco official curriculum materials (ICND and Cisco Academy). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Douglas Sent: December 9, 2000 6:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ccna test 507 Jennifer The Cisco Academy curriculum stays true to the certification, but you are right about needing more information. Switching and Frame Relay are weaknesses in the curriculum. Diagnostics of STP and setting up a router as a TFTP server are two that come to mind. You should have TCP/IP and subnetting down solid as well as Novell and IPX. I also had a couple of questions on PPP. Good Luck on Monday Jeff "Jennifer Cribbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hello > > This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my > question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: > > I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use > cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I > am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought until > I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. > > It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am > wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It > has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. > > I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my > hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this sybex > book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all I > know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, > switches are switches. No specifics. > > My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff > really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for > ccnp..) > > Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than you > need for future preparations in testing? > > Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... > > Thanks, > Jennifer Cribbs > > > Have a Good Day!! > Jennifer Cribbs > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: ccna test 507
Larry, I don't think you're right about CCNA being an adaptive test? A number of us asked Cisco a couple months ago if they use adaptive testing and they said no. I doubt they have changed that. My advice to Jennifer: Don't second guess yourself. I bet you know the material. One of my students just passed with a score of 950. He was scared to death too, but he didn't need to be. Good luck. Let us know how you do! Priscilla At 08:41 AM 12/9/00, Puckett, Larry (TIFPC) wrote: >Jennifer, I just took the 507 test and can address some of your concerns. >--- scared to death is a little too far. You should be nervous because this >is not a test intended to be easy. It is an adaptive test that will focus on >your weak spots. I believe that although that is hard to swallow if you >don't pass, that it is still 'right' considering the intent of the >certification. Cisco obviously wants CCNAs to not have any weak spots. This >keeps the value of the certification high. > I obviously just experienced not passing. It exposed that I need to >increase my depth of knowledge in access lists. I will now retake the test >soon and if I have another weak spot, I'm sure the test will show it to me >as well. This is all good, although a little humiliating. > >With 4 semesters and the level of confidence that you are showing, I suggest >you have no fear. Go take the test, and pass it!!! If it turns out that you >are weak in an area, it will tell you where. This can relieve some of the >awesome size of the task and let you focus on specific areas, knowing that >you are strong enough in others. > >Go with high confidence and good luck... > >Larry Puckette - LANCP >Temple-Inland >Network Analyst >ph -512/434-1838 >fax-512/434-1861 >cell-512/751-8315 >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Original Message- >From: Jennifer Cribbs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 11:22 PM >To: associate; cisco >Subject:ccna test 507 > >Hello > >This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my >question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: > >I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use >cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I >am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought >until >I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. > >It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am >wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It >has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. > >I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my >hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this >sybex >book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all >I >know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, >switches are switches. No specifics. > >My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff >really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for >ccnp..) > >Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than >you >need for future preparations in testing? > >Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... > >Thanks, >Jennifer Cribbs > > >Have a Good Day!! >Jennifer Cribbs >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >_ >FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: >http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html >Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >_ >FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: >http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html >Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Priscilla Oppenheimer http://www.priscilla.com _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: ccna test 507
Jennifer, I don't think you will have any problem. If you passed all four semester finals with a grade of 80% or better, you should breeze through the exam. I am surprised that you indicated that you didn't have any CAT1900 experience. It is one of the required items for Cisco Networking Academy Labs. We give our students several lab experiments on that piece of equipment, including downloading and installing a new IOS from a TFTP server. The Sybex CCNA book by Lammle is indeed an excellent study reference. We recommend it to all our students. Good luck on your exam. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Tom Lisa, Instructor, CCNA, CCAI Community College of Southern Nevada Cisco Regional Networking Academy Jennifer Cribbs wrote: > Hello > > This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my > question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: > > I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use > cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I > am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought until > I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. > > It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am > wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It > has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. > > I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my > hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this sybex > book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all I > know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, > switches are switches. No specifics. > > My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff > really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for > ccnp..) > > Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than you > need for future preparations in testing? > > Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... > > Thanks, > Jennifer Cribbs > > > Have a Good Day!! > Jennifer Cribbs > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: ccna test 507
I agree!!! I think $100 dollars is a small price to pay for the knowledge you will gain from failing it the first time. Good luck and don't get discouraged. "Chris Boyd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message 003501c061fa$2e9663a0$[EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:003501c061fa$2e9663a0$[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Jennifer, > > I say just got and take it with an open mind and see how you doif > you don't pass who cares at least you will know what to study on for next > timegood luck > > > Thanks, > > Chris Boyd, CCNA > Network Support > Alex Lee, Inc. > 120 4th St SW > Hickory NC 28603 > 828-323-4103 > www.alexlee.com > - Original Message - > From: "Jennifer Cribbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "cisco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 10:37 PM > Subject: ccna test 507 > > > > This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my > > question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: > > > > I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use > > cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. > I > > am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought > until > > I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. > > > > It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am > > wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. > It > > has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. > > > > I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get > my > > hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this > sybex > > book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's > all I > > know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, > > switches are switches. No specifics. > > > > My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff > > really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for > > ccnp..) > > > > Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than > you > > need for future preparations in testing? > > > > Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... > > > > Thanks, > > Jennifer Cribbs > > > > > > Have a Good Day!! > > Jennifer Cribbs > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > _ > > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: > http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: ccna test 507
On Sat, 9 Dec 2000, Puckett, Larry (TIFPC) wrote: > Jennifer, I just took the 507 test and can address some of your concerns. > --- scared to death is a little too far. You should be nervous because this > is not a test intended to be easy. It is an adaptive test that will focus on > your weak spots. I believe that although that is hard to swallow if you Cisco tests are not adaptive. > don't pass, that it is still 'right' considering the intent of the > certification. Cisco obviously wants CCNAs to not have any weak spots. This > keeps the value of the certification high. I don't think this is true. If you are tested on 10 different areas lets say, and you blow one of them totally (0% ), but make passing on the rest.you still pass..you can have weak areas. > I obviously just experienced not passing. It exposed that I need to > increase my depth of knowledge in access lists. I will now retake the test > soon and if I have another weak spot, I'm sure the test will show it to me > as well. This is all good, although a little humiliating. > > With 4 semesters and the level of confidence that you are showing, I suggest > you have no fear. Go take the test, and pass it!!! If it turns out that you > are weak in an area, it will tell you where. This can relieve some of the > awesome size of the task and let you focus on specific areas, knowing that > you are strong enough in others. > > Go with high confidence and good luck... > > Larry Puckette - LANCP > Temple-Inland > Network Analyst > ph -512/434-1838 > fax-512/434-1861 > cell-512/751-8315 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Original Message- > From: Jennifer Cribbs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 11:22 PM > To: associate; cisco > Subject: ccna test 507 > > Hello > > This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my > question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: > > I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use > cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I > am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought > until > I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. > > It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am > wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It > has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. > > I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my > hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this > sybex > book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all > I > know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, > switches are switches. No specifics. > > My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff > really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for > ccnp..) > > Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than > you > need for future preparations in testing? > > Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... > > Thanks, > Jennifer Cribbs > > > Have a Good Day!! > Jennifer Cribbs > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: > http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- Brian Feeny, CCNP+ATM, CCDP [EMAIL PROTECTED] Network Administrator ShreveNet Inc. (ASN 11881) _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: ccna test 507
Jennifer, I just took the 507 test and can address some of your concerns. --- scared to death is a little too far. You should be nervous because this is not a test intended to be easy. It is an adaptive test that will focus on your weak spots. I believe that although that is hard to swallow if you don't pass, that it is still 'right' considering the intent of the certification. Cisco obviously wants CCNAs to not have any weak spots. This keeps the value of the certification high. I obviously just experienced not passing. It exposed that I need to increase my depth of knowledge in access lists. I will now retake the test soon and if I have another weak spot, I'm sure the test will show it to me as well. This is all good, although a little humiliating. With 4 semesters and the level of confidence that you are showing, I suggest you have no fear. Go take the test, and pass it!!! If it turns out that you are weak in an area, it will tell you where. This can relieve some of the awesome size of the task and let you focus on specific areas, knowing that you are strong enough in others. Go with high confidence and good luck... Larry Puckette - LANCP Temple-Inland Network Analyst ph -512/434-1838 fax-512/434-1861 cell-512/751-8315 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Jennifer Cribbs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 11:22 PM To: associate; cisco Subject: ccna test 507 Hello This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought until I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this sybex book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all I know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, switches are switches. No specifics. My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for ccnp..) Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than you need for future preparations in testing? Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... Thanks, Jennifer Cribbs Have a Good Day!! Jennifer Cribbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: ccna test 507
Jennifer, I say just got and take it with an open mind and see how you doif you don't pass who cares at least you will know what to study on for next timegood luck Thanks, Chris Boyd, CCNA Network Support Alex Lee, Inc. 120 4th St SW Hickory NC 28603 828-323-4103 www.alexlee.com - Original Message - From: "Jennifer Cribbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "cisco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 10:37 PM Subject: ccna test 507 > This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my > question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: > > I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use > cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I > am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought until > I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. > > It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am > wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It > has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. > > I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my > hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this sybex > book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all I > know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, > switches are switches. No specifics. > > My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff > really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for > ccnp..) > > Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than you > need for future preparations in testing? > > Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... > > Thanks, > Jennifer Cribbs > > > Have a Good Day!! > Jennifer Cribbs > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: ccna test 507
Jennifer The Cisco Academy curriculum stays true to the certification, but you are right about needing more information. Switching and Frame Relay are weaknesses in the curriculum. Diagnostics of STP and setting up a router as a TFTP server are two that come to mind. You should have TCP/IP and subnetting down solid as well as Novell and IPX. I also had a couple of questions on PPP. Good Luck on Monday Jeff "Jennifer Cribbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hello > > This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my > question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: > > I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use > cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I > am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought until > I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. > > It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am > wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It > has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. > > I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my > hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this sybex > book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all I > know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, > switches are switches. No specifics. > > My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff > really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for > ccnp..) > > Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than you > need for future preparations in testing? > > Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... > > Thanks, > Jennifer Cribbs > > > Have a Good Day!! > Jennifer Cribbs > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ccna test 507
Hello This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought until I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this sybex book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all I know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, switches are switches. No specifics. My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for ccnp..) Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than you need for future preparations in testing? Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... Thanks, Jennifer Cribbs Have a Good Day!! Jennifer Cribbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ccna test 507
This may seem ridiculous to alot of you, but I am forging ahead with my question and I sure hope someone can offer me advice or help: I am finishing up in the cisco academy in mid-month and naturally, we use cisco press materials. I have been taking these classes for 4 semesters. I am taking the CCNA next Monday morning. I feel prepared or so I thought until I looked at a Sybex book for ccna today. It has so much more material in it and is so much more thorough, that I am wondering what the heck I am doing taking this test Monday morning. It has stuff I have never heard of, or considered. I am scared to death. I have the transcender software and take all the on-line stuff I can get my hands on, and I study constantly with the material that I have, but this sybex book has thown me for a loop. The stuff I have, I know well, but that's all I know. I have never even heard of a 1900 switch until today. In school, switches are switches. No specifics. My question: Is cisco press and transcender enough if you know THAT stuff really really well??? (I can tell I definately want sybex material for ccnp..) Is sybex just so much better than cisco press that it gives more info than you need for future preparations in testing? Opinions, advice, critisms...nothing rejected... Thanks, Jennifer Cribbs Have a Good Day!! Jennifer Cribbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
