Cisco Ccent Certification A Brief Description

CCENT is the abbreviation of Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician. It is a well-known certification. In June, 2007 it is introduced and it is an introductory level. It is an initial step towards CCNA certification. Only a single exam is required in order to achieve CCENT certification. The exam is of 90 minutes and has 50-60 questions. This exam is available in Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish, and French etc. This certification is very much helpful to obtain introductory level of networking knowledge. The topics that are covered in this exam are very influential.
The summary of the questions which are involved in this exam is illustrated below:
Definitions of WAN, LAN, VoIP and OSI model
Figures of networks
Develop a fundamental network by connecting cables and switches
Working of a switch
Working of routing
Solve problems of Cisco routers
Wireless terms
Wireless problems
Connection of a WAN
IP addresses
If you want to pass a CCENT exam you have to know about the routing protocols. You have to know about EIGRP, OSPF and RIPv2. These have different merits and demerits. The very best way to learn about RIPv2 is to practice on it so that you will be able to understand the working of RIPv2. The very common topic of CCENT exam is IP addresses. In order to interact with one another, computers or routers require IP addresses. So it is very much required to know all about IP addresses in order to pass the exam.
CCENT exam requires a very hard work. You have to study well in order to pass the exam. Many people start the preparation for this exam twelve months before but 3-6 months time period is good enough to prepare for the preparation because there are only 50 to 60 questions in this exam so it is not required to start the preparation a year before. There are many books and programs that you can use in order to study for CCENT exam. Time management is very much required for the preparation of any exam so manage your time. Make sure that you have to save one or two weeks before the exam to revise all the topics because revision is a must thing.
At last, CCENT is very helpful for an individual to start his or her career in the field of networking. It gives you an introductory knowledge about networking.