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What it Takes to Pass the 640-822 Tests

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The 640-822 exams’ main focus is on generating expert network engineers for the world. Hence the test is designed strict enough to filter out incompetent technicians. Candidates should pass this test so as to be eligible for the CCNA certifications. The test covers a wide range of topics to check the skills of the candidate. Let us have a glance at what it takes to pass the 640-822 exams.

The main topics covered by the test include:

o Fundamentals of Switching & Routing
o Working knowledge on OSI & TCP/IP
o Networks such as VLANs
o Frame Relay and WAN connections
o IP addressing
o N/W security

Apart from these, the 640-822 exams also cover several other topics. So it is important that the candidates build up their knowledge and skills in the subsequent areas before appearing for the exams.
The candidates should have a theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the various network devices. They should also be aware of: web applications, the components needed for particular networks, networking, TCP/IP models, OSI models and protocols.

Other stuffs to know include: troubleshooting of common network problems, traffic management and network segmentation, network diagrams, verification of network status, the use of utilities like ping, telnet, SSH, traceroute, ipconfig, debugging commands, NAT and its uses, CLI basics, routing concepts, security and security applications, wireless networks, and a good acquaintance with VLANs, VTP, LAN, WAN, RSTP, VLSM etc.

As the syllabus appears rather vast, it is better to get assistance from someone who has already passed this exam. Or you can also go for e-learning programs offered on the web that comes with exam simulations. Taking part in such training courses allows you to be one step ahead of the thousands preparing for this exam. All the best!

USMLE Step 1 Exam – FIVE Fantastic Steps To Scoring Above 230

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If you are getting close to the beginning of your USMLE Step 1 exam preparation, then you have to realize that it is more important now than ever that you get a score well above 200, and even better well above the average of approximately 217. There are almost twice as many people applying for residency than there are spots available, so if you fail to get a top score, you are putting yourself in harm’s way as far as your career goes.

Since there is so much pressure to score well, I’d like to share with you a few tricks that my mentor from medical school shared with me before I started to study for the Step 1.

Step #1 – Gather and master the high-yield information

The best way to do this is with a study guide or a set of notes created by yourself or someone who has recently been through medical school. Take your time to get through these notes and be sure that the high-yield stuff is completely memorized before moving onto step 2.

Step #2 – Take this high-yield information and dig a bit deeper

Now that you have a good grasp on the highest-yield information, dig a bit deeper into every topic. It really isn’t enough to simply know the high-yield information these days, you have to go the extra mile and know more depth, but more depth about the high-yield information is what will get you a good score.

Step #3 – Start doing a question bank

Once you’ve got a great grasp on the high-yield stuff and then the deeper information, start doing a question bank. A good question bank done slowly and with purpose is one of the best ways to round out your exam preparation. Be sure to go slowly and to take really detailed notes from each question.

Step #4 – Add all new qbank information to your high-yield information

Once you’ve been through your question bank, you should turn to your high-yield study notes/guide and add anything extra that you’ve taken from your qbank. This is a great way to finalize your prep notes and give you absolutely everything needed to set yourself up for a top score.

Step #5 – Read and re-read those notes at least 4-5 times through

It isn’t enough to just create your notes and carry them with you, you have to get through them a few times. The best way to ensure you completely absorb everything is to get through it at least 4-5 times, and if you learn slowly you may want to make it even more times than that.