With the latest version of the CCNA exam, Cisco offers two possible exam track options of either one or two exams.
1) The Single Exam Approach
Exam Number: 640-801 CCNA
The exam consists of 55-65 questions over 90 minutes and covers all CCNA exam topics
The topics covered on the exam include:
- Planning and Designing
- Implementation and Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Technology
2) The Two Exam Approach
Exam Numbers: 640-821 and 640-811
The two exam approach consists of 640-821 exam (Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies, or CCNA INTRO) and 640-811 (Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, or CCNA ICND)
640-821 CCNA consists of 45-55 questions over 75 minutes and covers the topics:
- Planning and Designing
- Implementation and Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Technology ·
640-811 CCNA consists of 40-50 questions over 60 minutes and covers the topics:
- Design and Support
- Implementation and Operation
- Technology
Either approach will allow you to successfully become a CCNA after passing the required exams. There are advantages to taking either of the exam tracks and these include:
Single Exam Approach (640-801 CCNA) Advantages:
- Only one exam required to become a CCNA and it covers all topics
- More time efficient than taking two exams
- More cost effective than taking two exams. Exam cost when taking this approach is $125.00 US versus $200.00 US for the Two Exam approach.
Who Should Take The Single Exam Approach?
Take the Single Exam Approach to the CCNA if:
- You cannot afford the expenses of the two exam approach
- You are looking to reduce the time spent obtaining the CCNA
- If you are well prepared for the exam topics on the CCNA exam than the single exam approach - continued below ...
