And if to do that, you need to understand concepts, and you need to have other knowledge, those details are implied.

So, you should be able to not only configure IPv4 addresses and subnets, but you should understand them well enough to verify that the configuration works, and to troubleshoot problems when it is not working. Note that this one exam topic has three verbs (configure, verify, and troubleshoot). For example, consider the following exam topic, which describes one of the most important topics in both CCENT and CCNA R&S:Ĭonfigure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting The primary exam topics each list one or more verbs that describe the skill level required. Just go to look for the CCENT and CCNA Routing and Switching pages, and navigate until you see the exam topics in Appendix R, â€œExam Topic Cross Reference.â€ This PDF appendix lists two cross references: one with a list of the exam topics and the chapters that include something about each topic, as well as the reverse: a list of chapters, with the exam topics included in each chapter.Ĭisco does more than just list the topic (for example, IPv4 addressing), but they also list the depth to which you must master the topic.

Cisco wants the public to know both the variety of topics, and an idea about the kinds of knowledge and skills required for each topic, for every Cisco certification exam. First, Cisco tells the world the specific topics on each of their exams.

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