The Test Objectives

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