| 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 KnowledgeChapter | Test Objective |
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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 OperationChapter | Test Objective |
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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 Design6 | 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 TroubleshootingAll | Troubleshoot nonfunctional remote access systems | 13 | Troubleshoot a VPN system | 12 | Troubleshoot traffic control problems on a WAN link | |