ITP Course Practice Test: Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA 200-301

Everything you need to prepare for and pass the CCNA 200-301 exam. Overview The CCNA 200-301 Training Course is a complete, self-paced study solution that is designed to fit into your busy schedule. Learn through expert video-based lessons enhanced with hands-on labs, selected readings, self-study quizzes, plus exclusive Pearson Test Prep practice exams to help you determine your preparedness for the exam. CCNA 200-301 also offers live training events with topical deep dives and practice question review. Designed to take you inside CCNA networking concepts in a unique and interactive way, CCNA 200-301 course will help you master the foundational networking topics that will help you succeed on the exam and on the job. The CCNA 200-301 Training Course covers the full range of topics on the CCNA 200-301 exam, including foundational networking technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, Ethernet switching, routing, wireless networks, network services, and network programmability. This unique product contains multiple types of video presentations, including instructor whiteboarding, real-world demonstrations, animations of network activity, dynamic KeyNote presentations, doodle videos, and hands-on router and switch CLI configuration and troubleshooting in real lab environments, enabling you to learn both the concepts and the hands-on application. Course includes: 16 hours of video-based lessons enhanced with selected readings curated by industry experts Hands-on labs to simulate real-world environments Self-study quizzes to test your progress as you work through the course Flash cards to study key terms Exclusive Pearson Test Prep practice exams to determine your preparedness for the exam Live training events with topical deep dives and practice question review What you will learn Common network components, architectures, and designs Network cabling IPv4 address structure, assignment, verification, and name resolution Types of IPv6 communication Binary numbering Basic and advanced subnetting IPv6 address format and communication IPv6 addressing Ethernet switching fundamentals Neighbor discovery Virtual LANs (VLANs) Trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and EtherChannel Routing fundamentals Static routing and OSPFv2 routing First Hop Redundancy Protocols Wireless network fundamentals Wireless LAN installation and configuration Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Time Protocol (NTP) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Network management protocols Quality of Service (QoS) Network security threats and defense Access Control Lists (ACLs) Layer 2 security features Software Defined Networking (SDN) Configuration management Exam preparation strategies Skill level Beginner Who should take this course? Anyone interested in obtaining their Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification Anyone interested in learning fundamental networking skills Course requirements This complete video training product does not assume any prior knowledge of network administration or configuration, but you should understand the fundamental purposes of a network and be comfortable working with a computer. About Pearson Training Courses Pearson Training Courses offer a set of complete and affordable packages of expert-led, self-paced courses to prepare you for exam success. From technology learning to knowledge retention to test prep, these comprehensive courses will help you take your career to the next level.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Overview Module 1: Foundational Networking Technologies Module 1: Introduction Lesson 1.1: Common Network Components Lesson 1.1 Learning Objectives 1.1.1 Routers 1.1.2 Switches 1.1.3 Security Appliances 1.1.4 Wireless Network Components 1.1.5 Endpoints and Servers 1.1.6 Cisco DNA Center 1.1.7 Virtualized Devices 1.1.8 TCP vs. UDP Protocols Lesson 1.1: Review Lesson 1.1 Quiz Lesson 1.1: Labs Lesson 1.2: Common Network Architectures and Designs Lesson 1.2 Learning Objectives 1.2.1 Collpased Core and Three-Tier Architecture 1.2.2 Spine-Leaf Design for Data Centers 1.2.3 Wide Area Network (WAN) Topologies 1.2.4. Small Office - Home Office (SOHO) Architecture 1.2.5 On-Premise vs. Cloud Architectures 1.2.6 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Topology Recognition Lesson 1.2: Review Lesson 1.2 Quiz Lesson 1.2: Labs Lesson 1.3: Network Cabling Lesson 1.3 Learning Objectives 1.3.1 Copper Media for Network Cables 1.3.2 Fiber Optic Media for Network Cables 1.3.3 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Selecting Network Components 1.3.4 Connectors for Network Cables 1.3.5 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: T569-B Color Coding 1.3.6 Shared Media vs. Point-to-Point Connections 1.3.7 Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1.3.8 Troubleshooting Common Cabling Issues Lesson 1.3: Review Lesson 1.3 Quiz Lesson 1.3 Labs Module 1: Summary Module 1: Review Module 1 Flash Cards Module 1 Quiz Module 2: IPV4 Addressing Module 2: Introduction Lesson 2.1: IPV4 Address Structure Lesson 2.1 Learning Objectives 2.1.1 IPv4 Address Structure 2.1.2 IPv4 Address Classes 2.1.3 Public vs. Private IPv4 Addresses Lesson 2.1: Review Lesson 2.1 Quiz Lesson 2.1: Labs Lesson 2.2: IPV4 Address Assignment, Verification, and Name Resolution Lesson 2.2 Learning Objectives 2.2.1 Manual IPv4 Address Assignment 2.2.2 Dynamic IPv4 Address Assignment 2.2.3 Domain Name System (DNS) Lesson 2.2: Review Lesson 2.2 Quiz Lesson 2.2: Labs Lesson 2.3: Types of IPv4 Communication Lesson 2.3 Learing Objectives 2.3.1 IPv4 Unicast 2.3.2 IPv4 Broadcast 2.3.3 IPv4 Multicast Lesson 2.3: Review Lesson 2.3 Quiz Lesson 2.3: Labs Lesson 2.4: Binary Numbering Lesson 2.4 Learning Objectives 2.4.1 Binary Numbering Overview 2.4.2 Converting Binary Numbers to Decimals 2.4.3 Converting Decimal Numbers to Binary 2.4.4 IPv4 Exercise #1 2.4.5 IPv4 Exercise #2 Lesson 2.4: Review Lesson 2.4 Quiz Lesson 2.4: Labs Lesson 2.5: Basic Subnetting Lesson 2.5 Learning Objectives 2.5.1 IPv4 Subnetting Overview 2.5.2 The Network Address 2.5.3 The Directed Broadcast Address 2.5.4 Calculating Available Subnets 2.5.5 Calculating Available Hosts 2.5.6 IPv4 Exercise #3 2.5.7 IPv4 Exercise #4 2.5.8 IPv4 Exercise #5 2.5.9 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Binary to Decimal Conversion 2.5.10 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Decimal to Binary Conversion 2.5.11 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Calculating Dotted Decimal Notations from Subnet Masks 2.5.12 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Calculating the Number of Hosts in a Subnet 2.5.13 Analyze Subnetting and Addressing Needs 2.5.14 Subnet Mask Conversion - C-head Lesson 2.5: Review Lesson 2.5 Quiz Lesson 2.5: Labs Lesson 2.6: Advanced Subnetting Lesson 2.6 Learning Objectives 2.6.1 Calculating Usable IPv4 Address Ranges 2.6.2 IPv4 Exercise #6 2.6.3 IPv4 Exercise #7 2.6.4 Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) 2.6.5 Subnetting Practice Exercises (PDF) 2.6.5 Subnetting Charts (PDF) 2.6.6 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Troubleshooting IPv4 Addressing Lesson 2.6: Review Lesson 2.6 Quiz Lesson 2.6: Labs Module 2: Summary Module 2: Review Module 2 Flashcards Module 2 Quiz Module 3: IPv6 Addressing Module 3: Introduction Module 3: Introduction Lesson 3.1: IPv6 Address Format and Communication Lesson 3.1 Learning Objectives 3.1.1 IPv6 Address Formatting 3.1.2 Shortening an IPv6 Address 3.1.3 IPv6 Exercise 3.1.4 IPv6 Traffic Flows Lesson 3.1: Review Lesson 3.1 Quiz Lesson 3.1: Labs Lesson 3.2: IPv6 Addressing Lesson 3.2 Learning Objectives 3.2.1 IPv6 Global Unicast 3.2.2 IPv6 Multicast 3.2.3 IPv6 Link Local 3.2.4 IPv6 Unique Look 3.2.5 IPv6 Loopback 3.2.6 IPv6 Unspecified 3.2.7 IPv6 Solicited-Node Multicast 3.2.8 EUI-64 3.2.9 Manual IPv6 Address Assignment 3.2.10 Dynamic IPv6 Address Assignment 3.2.11 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: IPv6 Address Types 3.2.12 Implementing IPv6 Routing Lesson 3.2: Review Lesson 3.2 Quiz Lesson 3.2: Labs Module 3: Summary Module 3: Review Module 3 Flashcards Module 3 Quiz Module 4: Ethernet Switching Module 4: Introduction Module 4: Introduction Lesson 4.1: Ethernet Switch Fundamentals Lesson 4.1 Learning Objectives 4.1.1 Layer 2 vs. Multilayer Switches 4.1.2 Examining the MAC Address Table 4.1.3 Using the Command Line Interface 4.1.4 Configuring Basic Switch Management 4.1.5 Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces Lesson 4.1: Review Lesson 4.1 Quiz Lesson 4.1: Labs Lesson 4.2: Neighbor Discovery Lesson 4.2 Learning Objectives 4.2.1 Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) 4.2.2 Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) Lesson 4.2: Review Lesson 4.2 Quiz Lesson 4.2: Labs Lesson 4.3: Virtual Lans (VLANS) Lesson 4.3 Learning Ojectives 4.3.1 VLAN Theory 4.3.2 VLAN Configuration 4.3.3 PACKET TRACER LAB: VLANs Lesson 4.3: Review Lesson 4.3 Quiz Lesson 4.3: Labs Lesson 4.4: Trunking Lesson 4.4 Learning Ojectives 4.4.1 Trunking Theory 4.4.2 Trunking Configuration 4.4.3 PACKET TRACER LAB: TRACING Lesson 4.4: Review Lesson 4.4 Quiz Lesson 4.4: Labs Lesson 4.5: Spanning Tree Protocol Lesson 4.5 Learning Objectives 4.5.1 STP Port States 4.5.2 STP Exercise 4.5.3 STP Convergence Times 4.5.4 PVST+ Theory and Configuration 4.5.5 PortFast 4.5.6 MSTP Theory 4.5.7 Rapid PVST+ Theory 4.5.8 Rapid PVST+ Configuration 4.5.9 PACKET TRACER LAB: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 4.5.10 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: STP Port States Lesson 4.5: Review Lesson 4.5 Quiz Lesson 4.5: Labs Lesson 4.6: EtherChannel Lesson 4.6 Learning Objectives 4.6.1 Introduction to EtherChannel 4.6.2 EtherChannel Port Options 4.6.3 EtherChannel Load Balancing 4.6.4 Layer 2 EtherChannel Configuration 4.6.5 Layer 3 EtherChannel Configuration 4.6.6 PACKET TRACER LAB: EtherChannel 4.6.7 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: EtherChannel Load-Balancing Lesson 4.6: Review Lesson 4.6 Quiz Lesson 4.6: Labs Module 4: Summary Module 4: Review Module 4 Flashcards Module 4 Quiz Module 5: Routing Module 5: Introduction Module 5: Introduction Lesson 5.1: Routing Fundamentals Lesson 5.1 Learning Objectives 5.1.1 Review of the Routing Process 5.1.2 Administrative Distance 5.1.3 Routing Protocol Comparison 5.1.4 Routing Table Examination 5.1.5 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Routing Protocol Categories Lesson 5.1: Review Lesson 5.1 Quiz Lesson 5.1: Labs Lesson 5.2: Static Routing Lesson 5.2 Learning Objectives 5.2.1 Static Default Route Configuration 5.2.2 Static Network Route Configuration 5.2.3 Static Host Route Configuration 5.2.4 Floating Static Route Configuration Lesson 5.2: Review Lesson 5.2 Quiz Lesson 5.2: Labs Lesson 5.3: OSPVF2 Routing Lesson 5.3 Learning Objectives 5.3.1 OSPF Neighbor Formation 5.3.2 DR and BDR Election 5.3.3 OSPF Network Types 5.3.4 OSPF Areas 5.3.5 LSA Types 5.3.6 OSPFv2 Configuration 5.3.7 OSPFv2 Verification 5.3.8 PACKET TRACER LAB: OSPF 5.3.9 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: LSA Types 5.3.10 Using OSPFv2 Interface Subcommands - C-head 5.3.11 Additional OSPF Feartures - C-head 5.3.12 OSPF Neighbor Relationships - C-head Lesson 5.3: Review Lesson 5.3 Quiz Lesson 5.3: Labs Lesson 5.4: First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRPS) Lesson 5.4 Learning Objectives 5.4.1 Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) 5.4.2 HSRP Configuration 5.4.3 Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) 5.4.4 Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) Lesson 5.4: Review Lesson 5.4 Quiz Lesson 5.4: Labs Module 5: Summary Module 5: Review Module 5 Flashcards Module 5 Quiz Module 6: Wireless Networks Module 6: Introduction Module 6: Introduction Lesson 6.1: Overview of Wireless Networks Lesson 6.1 Learning Objectives 6.1.1 Wireless LAN Designs 6.1.2 Selecting WiFi Channels 6.1.3 Service Set Terminology 6.1.4 WiFi Standards Lesson 6.1: Review Lesson 6.1 Quiz Lesson 6.1: Labs Lesson 6.2: Wireless LAN Installation and Configuration Lesson 6.2 Learning Objectives 6.2.1 Options for Connecting to a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) 6.2.2 WLC Configuration via a Graphical Interface Lesson 6.2: Review Lesson 6.2 Quiz Lesson 6.2: Labs Module 6: Summary Module 6: Review Module 6 Flashcards Module 6 Quiz Module 7: Network Services Module 7: Introduction Module 7: Introduction Lesson 7.1: Network Address Translation (NAT) Lesson 7.1 Learning Objectives 7.1.1 NAT Theory 7.1.2 Static NAT Configuration 7.1.3 Dynamic NAT Configuration 7.1.4 Port Address Translation (PAT) Configuration 7.1.5 PACKET TRACER LAB: Static NAT 7.1.6 PACKET TRACER LAB: Dynamic NAT 7.1.7 PACKET TRACER LAB: Port Address Translation (PAT) 7.1.8 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: NAT Address Types Lesson 7.1: Review Lesson 7.1 Quiz Lesson 7.1: Labs Lesson 7.2: Network Time Protocol (NTP) Lesson 7.2 Learning Objectives 7.2.1 NTP Theory 7.2.2 NTP Configuration and Verification Lesson 7.2: Review Lesson 7.2 Quiz Lesson 7.2: Labs Lesson 7.3: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Lesson 7.3 Learning Objectives 7.3.1 DHCP Theory 7.3.2 Configuring Routers as DHCP Clients and Servers 7.3.3 PACKET TRACER LAB: DHCP 7.3.4 Identifiying Host IPv4 Settings - C-head Lesson 7.3: Review Lesson 7.3 Quiz Lesson 7.3: Labs Lesson 7.4: Network Management Protocols Lesson 7.4 Learning Objectives 7.4.1 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Theory 7.4.2 SNMP Configuration 7.4.3 Syslog 7.4.4 Configuring Remote Access with Secure Shell (SSH) 7.4.5 FTP and TFTP 7.4.6 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Selecting a Management Protocol Lesson 7.4: Review Lesson 7.4 Quiz Lesson 7.4: Labs Lesson 7.5: Quality of Service (QOS) Lesson 7.5 Learning Objectives 7.5.1 Fundamentals of QoS 7.5.2 Traffic Markings 7.5.3 Prioritizing Traffic Types 7.5.4 Shaping, Policing, and the Token Bucket 7.5.5 Configuring QoS 7.5.6 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: QoS Mechanisms Lesson 7.5: Review Lesson 7.5 Quiz Lesson 7.5: Labs Module 7: Summary Module 7: Review Module 7 Flashcards Module 7 Quiz Module 8: Network Security Module 8: Introduction Module 8: Introduction Lesson 8.1: Network Security - Threats and Defense Lesson 8.1 Learning Objectives 8.1.1 Common Network Attacks 8.1.2 Common Defense Strategies 8.1.3 Password Protection of Cisco Devices 8.1.4 Authentication Technologies 8.1.5 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 8.1.6 AAA Security 8.1.7 Wireless Security Protocols 8.1.8 Configuring a Wireless LAN for WPA2 with a Pre-Shared Key Lesson 8.1: Review Lesson 8.1 Quiz Lesson 8.1: Labs Lesson 8.2: Access Control Lists (ACLs) Lesson 8.2 Learning Objectives 8.2.1 ACL Overview 8.2.2 Numbered Standard ACLs 8.2.3 Numbered Extended ACLs 8.2.4 Named ACLs 8.2.5 ACL Considerations 8.2.6 INTERACTIVE EXERCISE: Wildcard Masks Lesson 8.2: Review Lesson 8.2 Quiz Lesson 8.2: Labs Lesson 8.3: Layer 2 Security Features Lesson 8.3 Learning Objectives 8.3.1 DHCP Snooping 8.3.2 Dynamic ARP Inspection 8.3.3 Port Security Lesson 8.3: Review Lesson 8.3 Quiz Lesson 8.3: Labs Module 8: Summary Module 8: Review Module 8 Flashcards Module 8 Quiz Module 9: Network Programmability Module 9: Introduction Module 9: Introduction Lesson 9.1: Software Defined Network (SDN) Lesson 9.1 Learning Objectives 9.1.1 Overview of Software Defined Networking (SDN) 9.1.2 REST APIs 9.1.3 JSON Formatting 9.1.4 Cisco SDN Controllers 9.1.5 Software Defined Architectures 9.1.6 Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) Lesson 9.1: Review Lesson 9.1 Quiz Lesson 9.1: Labs Lesson 9.2: Configuration Management Lesson 9.2 Learning Objectives 9.2.1 The DevOps Lifecycle 9.2.2 Configuration Management Tools Lesson 9.2: Review Lesson 9.2 Quiz Lesson 9.2: Labs Module 9: Summary Module 9: Review Module 9 Flashcards Module 9 Quiz Module 10: Exam Preparation Module 10: Introduction Lesson 10.1: How to Register for the Exam Lesson 10.1 Learning Objectives Lesson 10.2: Study Strategies Lesson 10.2 Learning Objectives Lesson 10.3: What to do on Exam Day Lesson 10.3 Learning Objectives Module 10: Summary

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Course experts Kevin Wallace - Author, network specialist, and technical trainer With Cisco experience dating back to 1989, Kevin Wallace (CCIEx2 #7945) has been a Network Design Specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort, a Network Manager at Eastern Kentucky University, an instructor for Cisco Learning Partners, an author of multiple Cisco Press books, and a Distinguished Speaker at Cisco Live. Currently, Kevin owns and operates Kevin Wallace Training, LLC (kwtrain.com), a provider of self-paced training materials that simplify computer networking. Wendell Odom - Author, network engineer, and instructor Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, is the most respected author of Cisco networking books in the world. His past titles include books on the entry-level Cisco certifications (CCENT and CCNA), the more advanced CCNP, and the industry-renowned CCIE. Wendell has worked as a network engineer, consultant, instructor, course developer, and book author, and he has produced videos, software, and blogs related to Cisco certifications. His web site with links to various study tools and resources is at certskills.com. Sean Wilkins - Networking consultant and writer Sean Wilkins (@Sean_R_Wilkins) is an accomplished networking consultant and writer for infoDispersion (www.infodispersion.com) who has been in the IT field for more than 25 years, working with several large enterprises. Sean holds certifications from many different vendors including Cisco, Microsoft, and CompTIA. His educational accomplishments include a Master's of Science in Information Technology with a focus in Network Architecture and Design, a Master's of Science in Organizational Management, a Master's Certificate in Network Security, a Bachelors of Science in Computer Networking, and an Associates of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems. Sean spends most of his time working with a variety of companies doing everything from creating course content to technology-specific products.