Afterpreparing for what I am sure was too long a period of time, I finally scheduled, paid for, prayed about, and sat for the new CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) 200-301 Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions exam. Unlike previous Cisco Associate level exams, the new CCNA exam covers a ton of topics that range from routing and switching, security, architectures, network design, cloud, wireless, and virtualization.
In the past, to master all these different subject matters, a candidate would have to take several courses and pass more than a single exam. Personally, I tend to want to be over-prepared, as this minimizes the risk that I will not pass the first examination. To that end, I read, studied, and reviewed hundreds of pages of material and tested myself rigorously on the topics covered. Even still, with all that preparation, I always have this nagging feeling in my gut that I will not be prepared for success. Luckily, I am usually wrong, but that is the feeling I get every time.
With regard to the actual exam, I think it safe to share with everyone some high-level details. I hope you know that the way Cisco tests your subject matter knowledge is by building an adaptive exam and giving that a version number. You cannot see this, but the goal is that if you fail on any attempt, the testing engine can ask generally the same questions but formatted in a way that is different with each attempt. This is why memorizing exam questions is a waste of time.
As you prepare for the exam, I wish you all the best of success. I was really happy with how I did, but I think it worth mentioning that prior to the new exam, I held Cisco Associate certifications in Route/Switch, Wireless and Security. Happy examing everyone!
Jim Goughenour is a Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI) and holds Master's Degrees in Network and Communications Management and Information Systems Management. He also holds graduate certificates in Security Technologies and Wireless Technologies. Jim started his career in communications in the US Army Signal Corps in 1982. He holds Cisco certifications in Route/Switch, Wireless, and Security, and contributes to Cisco Advanced Services instruction in DNA Center and FirePower. When not working, he enjoys travel, smoking a good cigar, and taking an occasional motorcycle ride.
This is a place to keep old questions of the older versions of the CCNA exam. Please notice that these questions are just for practicing purpose and they do not appear in the current exam. But we believe they are still very helpful for you to gain more networking knowledge.
Once again please notice these questions do not appear in the current exam. They are just for practicing. If you are going to take the exam then please practice with the current Composite Quizzes at -ccna-composite-quizzes.
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