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
    - 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:
Who Should Take The Single Exam Approach?
Take the Single Exam Approach to the CCNA if:
Two Exam Approach (CCNA ICND & CCNA INTRO) Advantages:
Who Should Take The Two Exam Approach?
Take the Two Exam Approach to the CCNA if:
You will be successful following either approach if:
The CCNA exam is the precursor to other higher level Cisco certifications. Successfully completing the CCNA exam will allow a candidate to pursue other Cisco certifications such as:
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