Whether you attend a formal class on a specific topic to get ready for an exam or use written materials to study on your own, some preparation for the Cisco certification exams is essential. At $125 a try, pass or fail, you want to do everything you can to pass on your first try. That's where studying comes in. I have included in this book several practice exam questions for each chapter and two practice exams, so if you don't score well on the chapter questions, you can study more and then tackle the practice exams at the end of the book. If you don't earn a score of at least 66% on Practice Exam 1 and 70% on Practice Exam 2, you'll want to investigate the other practice test resources available via the Web. (Locate them by using your favorite search engine.) For any given subject, consider taking a class if you've tackled self-study materials, taken the test, and failed anyway. If you can afford the privilege, the opportunity to interact with an instructor and fellow students can make all the difference in the world. For information about Cisco classes, visit the Certification Program page at http://www.cisco.com. If you can't afford to take a class, visit the Certification Program page anyway because it also includes pointers and additional resources. Even if you can't afford to spend much at all, you should still invest in some low-cost practice exams from commercial vendors because they can help you assess your readiness to pass a test better than any other tool. Check with the http://www. boson .com Web site for other available resources.
|