CCNA - Network Access

About this assessment

This assessment is designed for network professionals and enthusiasts seeking to validate and expand their skills in modern network architecture and management. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, including VLAN configurations, interswitch connectivity, and Layer 2 discovery protocols to ensure robust network design. Participants will delve into Layer 2/Layer 3 EtherChannel configurations with LACP, ensure rapid failover using Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol, and enforce network stability with safeguards like PortFast, Root Guard, and BPDU filters. In addition, the assessment provides a deep dive into wireless architectures, AP modes, WLAN components, and effective device management. Whether you’re an experienced network engineer or advancing your career in IT, this assessment offers practical insights and a comprehensive evaluation of your network configuration and wireless management expertise.

This section contains questions to assess your ability to configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches. The questions are designed at an advanced difficulty level and will test your knowledge and understanding of the VLAN configurations, trunking modes, and related networking concepts.

In this section, you will be tested on your knowledge of configuring and verifying interswitch connectivity. The questions will focus on trunk ports, 802.1Q, and Native VLANs. You are expected to apply advanced concepts to ensure thorough understanding.

This assessment will test your knowledge on configuring and verifying Layer 2 discovery protocols, specifically Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). You will encounter advanced-level questions designed to challenge your understanding and skills in these protocols.

This section consists of advanced questions designed to assess your understanding and proficiency in configuring and verifying Layer 2/Layer 3 EtherChannel using Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). You will be challenged with complex scenarios that require a deep comprehension of network protocols and configurations related to EtherChannel and LACP within Cisco environments.

This section will assess your knowledge of the Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol, focusing on key concepts such as basic operations, port roles (including root port, root bridge, and others), and port states like forwarding and blocking.

This section will assess your advanced understanding of PortFast, Root Guard, Loop Guard, BPDU filter, and BPDU Guard. Each question will address these topics specifically, evaluating your knowledge and application of these concepts in various network scenarios.

This section assesses your understanding of Cisco Wireless Architectures and Access Point (AP) modes. You will be presented with questions designed to challenge your knowledge and expertise in the advanced concepts of Cisco's wireless solutions, including various AP deployment types and architectural components.

This section consists of questions designed to assess your advanced understanding of the physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components, including Access Points (AP), Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), access/trunk ports, and Link Aggregation Groups (LAG). You will be expected to interpret network configurations and apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.

This section assesses the knowledge of various network device management access methods such as Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, TACACS+/RADIUS, and cloud-managed solutions. The questions are designed to evaluate the advanced understanding of these technologies and their implementation.

This section tests your knowledge and understanding of interpreting wireless LAN GUI configurations for client connectivity, including WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced settings. This is an advanced level assessment with 10 unique multiple-choice questions.