The test objectives for Cisco exams are posted on the Cisco Web site at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le3/le2/le37/le10/learning_certification_type_home.html. Tables 1.1 through 1.4 provide a quick chapter-to-test objective cross-reference.
Table 1.1. Chapter to Exam Test Objectives for General Knowledge
Chapter
Test Objective
All
Describe how you can use different WAN technologies to provide remote access to a network, including asynchronous dial-in, Frame Relay, ISDN, cable modem, and DSL
11
Describe traffic-control methods used to manage traffic flow on WAN links
3, 4
Explain the operation of remote network access-control methods
4
Identify PPP components and explain the use of PPP as an access and encapsulation method
13
Describe the structure and operation of virtual private network (VPN) technologies
5
Describe the process of network address translation (NAT)
Table 1.2. Chapter to Exam Test Objectives for Implementation and Operation
Chapter
Test Objective
6
Configure asynchronous modems and router interfaces to provide network access
7
Configure an ISDN solution for remote access
9
Configure Frame Relay operation and traffic control on WAN links
3, 4
Configure access control to manage and limit remote access
10
Configure DSL operation using Cisco IOS
13
Configure VPN operation using Cisco IOS
5
Configure NAT
Table 1.3. Chapter to Exam Test Objectives for Planning and Design
6
Design a Cisco remote access solution using asynchronous dial-up technology
7, 11
Plan a Cisco ISDN solution for remote access or primary link backup
9
Design a Cisco Frame Relay infrastructure to provide access between remote network components
9
Design a solution of access control to meet required specifications
9, 11
Plan traffic shaping to meet required quality of service (QoS) on access links
Table 1.4. Chapter to Exam Test Objectives for Troubleshooting
All
Troubleshoot nonfunctional remote access systems
13
Troubleshoot a VPN system
12
Troubleshoot traffic control problems on a WAN link