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640-802 CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam
   	
Exam Number:	   	640-802 CCNA

Associated Certifications:	CCNA

Duration:	90 Minutes (50-60 questions)

Available Languages:	English

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Exam Description    Exam Topics    Recommended Training    Additional Resources

Exam Description

The 640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the composite exam associated with the Cisco 

Certified Network Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting 

Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 and the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 

(ICND2) v1.0 courses. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and 

troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; 

implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the 

TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending 

switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-

to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

Exam Topics

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco Certified Network 

Associate exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order 

to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any 

time without notice.


Describe how a network works

Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices

Select the components required to meet a network specification

Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network

Describe common networked applications including web applications

Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models

Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network

Interpret network diagrams

Determine the path between two hosts across a network

Describe the components required for network and Internet communications

Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach

Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features


Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications

Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and 

hosts

Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks

Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts

Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches

Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management

Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, 

ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands

Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, 

and switch hardware failures

Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)

Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation

Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched 

network.

Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.)


Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise 

branch office network.

Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing

Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS

Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)

Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment

Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network

Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing 

requirements in a LAN/WAN environment

Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual 

stack, tunneling, etc).

Describe IPv6 addresses

Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations


Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices

Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)

Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)

Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and 

hosts

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2

Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM)

Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface

Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities

Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements

Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)

Manage Cisco IOS.

Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF

Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP

Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH)

Troubleshoot routing issues

Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.

Implement basic router security



Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)

Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)

Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct 

access point

Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, 

WPA-1/2)

Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, missconfiguration)


Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats

Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive 

security policy to mitigate the threats

Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications

Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications

Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices


Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

Describe the purpose and types of ACLs

Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: CLI/SDM)

Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using (including: SDM/CLI)

Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment

Troubleshoot ACL issues

Explain the basic operation of NAT

Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)

Troubleshoot NAT issues

Implement and verify WAN links

Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN

Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers

Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues

Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)

Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers

Recommended Training

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0

Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners-the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered 

exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner 

nearest you


Additional Resources

A variety of Cisco Press titles may be available for this exam. These titles can be purchased through the Cisco 

Marketplace Bookstore, directly from Cisco Press.

640-802 CCNA® Exam Topics (Blueprint)
Exam Description
The 640-802 CCNA is the composite exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 and the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 courses. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

Exam Topics
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

Describe how a network works
Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
Select the components required to meet a network specification
Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network
Describe common networked applications including web applications
Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models
Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network
Interpret network diagrams
Determine the path between two hosts across a network
Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach
Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features
Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures
Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)
Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation
Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network.
Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.)
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network
Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS
Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)
Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network
Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).
Describe IPv6 addresses
Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)
Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM)
Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities
Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
Manage Cisco IOS
Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH)
Troubleshoot routing issues
Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.
Implement basic router security
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point
Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, missconfiguration)
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices
Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network
Describe the purpose and types of ACLs
Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: CLI/SDM)
Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using (including: SDM/CLI)
Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment
Troubleshoot ACL issues
Explain the basic operation of NAT
Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)
Troubleshoot NAT issues
Implement and verify WAN links
Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)
Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers