Ccna

[simon275]

So this morning I went and sat and failed the test to get my CCNA 640-802. According to their system I need 825 out of 1000 to pass. The first time I sat the test I wasn't very confidant and I got 776 fair enough. The second time I studied pretty hard and got 804. :dead: Has anybody on TBCS gone through this before? Or did you get your CCNA first time?

Any tips you would like to share? I know what area's I need to go over again. I am trying to decide whether I should try again next week or leave it a few weeks before trying. One of my pratical questions was the same both times which helps.

[Drum Thumper]

CCNA is, by all accounts, a bitch of a test. Studying might need to be complimented by hands on. Everyone is different though.

I commend you on attempting the test. Wish I could be of more help.

[simon275]

Thanks man. I know what areas I need to bone up on. Hopefully 3 times is a charm. Also I am thinking of building a lab with a few routers and switches to practice a bit more as you can only do so much with a simulator. I am surprised on one here has attempted it or has it.

Cheers

[TheGreatSatan]

+rep to keep on trying

[simon275]

Thanks I will go back to the books in a few weeks!

[Luke122]

Definitely keep at it! I wrote my MCSE Enterprise exam 3 times! It was tough!

[gramatton]

That test is a complete bitch. I took it with a buddy of mine, we both missed it by a very slim amount. Haven't retaken it though so I commend you on keeping up with it.

Good luck, third times the charm

[SgtM]

Took it back in 2002. It's a tough test. A lab is a really good idea. Best of luck on the next try.

[simon275]

Thanks all!


Took it back in 2002. It's a tough test. A lab is a really good idea. Best of luck on the next try.

Did u. Let it expire?

[Kayin]

Currently working on it. It IS a beeyotch.

[Drum Thumper]

I *think* there is software that simulates the switches. Might be a bit cheaper than actual Cisco equipment.

[simon275]

I have used a number of them. They are all lacking in some way shape or form. The best one I have found so far is Cisco's Packet Tracer. Very easy to use. I know there are some simulators you can actually load and emulate real cisco ios's but they are a bit clunky.

Also you can resell the equipment for about what you bought it for. Also I might keep it anyway and put it to use.

[simon275]

/necro

Hi all so I finally got my CCNA got 860/1000 pretty happy. 3rd try's a charm.

Now to study for ccnp in a few years.

[OvRiDe]

Congrats!!! Great job, glad you stuck with it!

[simon275]

Congrats!!! Great job, glad you stuck with it!

Thanks. I will start on CCNP next year? Anybody else thinking about studying it?

[Snowman]

Wow really keep after this man you did a great job and it will definitely help, just reminds me of the fact that i never have the money to take this test...

[x88x]

just reminds me of the fact that i never have the money to take this test...
It helps when your employer will cover the cost. ;)

Congrats on the pass, simon!