Cisco has recently introduced CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry-level Networking Technician) exam. The exam topic are provided below for reference:
| Exam Number: | | 640-822 ICND1 |
| Associated Certifications: | CCENT and CCNA | |
| Duration: | 90 Minutes (50-60 questions) | |
| Available Languages: | English |
Describe the operation of data networks.
- Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
- Select the components required to meet a given network specification
- Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network
- Describe common networking 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
Implement a small switched network
- 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 technologies
- Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
- Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts
- Perform, save 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
- Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports)
- Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office
- Describe the need and role of addressing in a network " Create and apply an addressing scheme to a network
- Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in a LAN environment
- Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP
- Describe and verify DNS operation
- Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
- Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation using CLI and ping
- 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
- Identify and correct IP addressing issues
Implement a small routed network
- 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 CLI to set basic parameters
- 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
- Implement password and physical security
- Verify network status and router operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
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
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
- Explain today's increasing network security threats and 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 and verify WAN links
- Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
- Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
