CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide - FTP Server

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don’t need to send your score to them. If you pass the exam, you’ll receive
confirmation from Cisco, typically within two to four weeks.
How to Use This Book
This book can provide a solid foundation for the serious effort of preparing
for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. To best benefit
from this book, use the following study method:
1. Take the assessment test immediately following this introduction.
(The answers are at the end of the test.) Carefully read over the explanations
for any question you get wrong and note which chapters the
material comes from. This information should help you plan your
study strategy.
2. Study each chapter carefully, making sure that you fully understand
the information and the test topics listed at the beginning of each
chapter. Pay extra-close attention to any chapter where you missed
questions in the assessment test.
3. Complete all hands-on exercises in the chapter, referring to the chapter
so that you understand the reason for each step you take. If you do
not have Cisco equipment available, be sure to study the examples
carefully. Also, check www.routersim.com for a router simulator.
4. Answer the review questions related to that chapter. (The answers
appear at the end of the chapter.) Note the questions that confuse you
and study those sections of the book again.
5. Take the practice exam in Appendix A. The answers appear at the end
of the exam.
6. Try your hand at the bonus practice exam that is included on the CD
that comes with this book. The questions in this exam appear only on
the CD. This will give you a complete overview of what you can expect
to see on the real thing.
7. Remember to use the products on the CD included with this book. The
electronic flashcards, the Boson Software utilities, and the EdgeTest
exam preparation software have all been specifically chosen to help
you study for and pass your exam. You can also study on the road
with the CCNA Study Guide electronic book in PDF format.