CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate

CCNA is the acronym for the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification from Cisco. In speech and in writing, this certification is properly referred to by the initials CCNA rather than the full name.

CCNA certification is a second-level Cisco Career certification that indicates a foundation in apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.

To become a CCNA, a passing score of over 825 on the 640-802 exam must be achieved, or combined passing scores on both the ICND1 640-822 and ICND2 640-816 exams. The final score is based on a scale of 300 – 1000 points. Passing the ICND1 grants you the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT). Passing scores are set by using statistical analysis and are subject to change. At the completion of the exam, candidates receive a score report along with a score breakout by exam section and the passing score for the given exam. Cisco does not publish exam passing scores because exam questions and passing scores are subject to change without notice.

Over the past six months I’ve been studying hard, I’m going to sit the two separate exams (640-822 & 640-816) rather that the one combined exam (640-802). While searching the internet I found a few good websites giving examples and answering general questions that I had, however the majority of websites require payment for full access to training material… therefor I’ve decided to compile my own website.

For anyone that isn’t completely familiar with the CCNA setup, here’s few videos from YouTube that will explain the basics.

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