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CCNA Exam Notes: Cisco Certified Network Associate

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Lammle's Study Guide is well written and well organized. I took Cisco's ICND class, which I was told would prepare you for the CCNA, but Lammle's text cuts to the chase and tells you what topics are really important for the test. (ie, only ethernet, only IP & IPX, etc.)

A word of caution: using Lammle's text to become a "paper CCNA" probably won't work. You need to know something already about networking. He tells you that you need to understand the OSI model and gives some details, but you really need to understand it beyond the book. (he suggests another text by his publisher for more details on most topics)

All in all, tho, I would highly recommend this book. There are a few errors, and access to a Cisco router to practice on is helpful, but the bottomline is that this book is what I primarily used to prepare for the exam, and scored a 906 out of 1000 on the exam. (755 is passing) 'Nuff said.

I read through this study guide and actually found the questioning (and answers) to be helpful. This study guide should be considered just that - a study guide with Q&A. To pass the Cisco CCNA test you will HAVE to study in-depth access-lists, the OSI layers, ISDN, Frame-relay, Novell frame types, default admin distances, routing updates times, switches and types. In my test I was expecting and was prepared for a lot of sub-netting and but only had a few questions. The book I used as my primary study book was "Cisco Certified Network Associate" by Syngress Media. I also used the Boson Tests as recommended by Todd Lammle. These proved very, very helpful. One more thing, it is also very helpful to practice on a router (at least one). There are 78 questions in 90 minutes and no going back. I passed with a 822. Now I am studying for the ACRC test. Good luck everyone.

This book breaks each objective down to the stuff you really need to know. I also used the larger Cybex book, also by Lammle, just for more background info. However, this book is really all you need to pass the exam. I got a 906 out of 1000 using primarily this book!

Hi everyone, I passed the CCNA this morning Dec. 22 with an 897. Todd's book was a concise source of review for the exam. Be warned, you should buy another source besides this book, as you won't know what yer talking about if you only use Exam Notes.

Took the test about 2 weeks ago and missed it with 61% (68% to pass); took it again yesterday and passed with 87%. Wish I could have gotten my hands on this book earlier! Very concise and points out essential items to know for the exam. I also have the Study Guide (which is good), but I had a hard time studying with it (info overload). As I don't have much hands-on experience with routers, I also used CBTs and watched a couple CCNA prep videos (starring Mr Lammle himself). If you're familiar with routers and general networking, this book should be enough. If not, get your hands on some other training materials.

Just past my exam a few hours ago w/832 and am evaluating that rather painful process. . .

Several things surprised me including the difficulty of the test and the lack of any single valid source to prepare. I used several

Even though this book was to me the foundation of success, it still had HUGE holes regarding test prep. Certainly, the Cisco Press book is ALSO necessary along with IOS experience - I suppose one could get this via router simulations.

I also used test engines: Edge Tests, from hind site were most reliable. Transcenders were somewhat disappointing, though marginally worth the money.

There is no doubt in my mind now that Cisco means business when they say they will prosecute those who divulge test materials. This is especially evident in these training materials as again, NONE were exact representation of the test. Very different experience for me, from my MCSE/Novell background, where evidently most all publishers and practice test developers seemed far in bed w/MS.

Again, this test is very different from any book, any test engine, however, Lammle with the Cisco Press may suffice, if you have some experience. If I can do it, no doubt, you can too . . .

I used this book only for exam preparation and I passed with 888. I found another review on this book and that guy wrote that he laso passed with 888. 2 events - it's not a big statistics but you have something to think about ...

And now serious stuff. It's possible to pass exam using only this book - it's true. And it's not so difficult. But some things like ISDN or Frame-Relay are covered very breifly and I had no idea what to answer on some questions during the test because it wasn't explained in the book at all. But this books gives you very strong background in other parts and the the chances to get passing score are very good.

I mainly used the CCNA book by Laura Chappell to study with, but the day before and the morning of the test I used CCNA Exam Notes to review with. At the end of each chapter are sections titled: 'Exam Essentials', 'Key Terms and Concepts', and 'Sample Questions'. These sections were EXTREMELY useful to me while reviewing for the test. I wouldn't recomend this book as your primary study guide, but I would DEFINITLY buy it to review with. With the help of this book, I passed the test with an 860.

The books method of reviewing the same highlights and hammering the important items in, in quick succession is a great method for teaching. He knows the material, and what is important.

Everything for the exam is in this guide. I may have read it three times, needless to say I passed the exam with this book and the full version study guide. Todd made it easy. Thanks Man.