The document discusses the Cisco 640-822 ICND1 exam. It focuses on installing, operating, and troubleshooting small office networks. Topics covered in the exam include data network operations, implementing small switched and routed networks, IP addressing, wireless LANs, network security, and verifying LAN links. Cisco recommends training through the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 course to prepare for the 90-minute, 40-50 question exam.

1. Appearing For 640-822 ICND1
Cisco is a leading name in the IT industry, and it has set standards in
computing and related aspects. Under its IT Certification and Career
Paths section, it has launched a variety of exams that people can
undertake. These exams can be taken by students or fresh graduates
who are looking for a way to make their resume for impressive, and at
the same time, these can also be undertaken by professionals already
holding jobs in the IT industry to give them a competitive edge. The 640-
822 exam focuses on, "Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part
1". This exam is actually associated with the Cisco Certified Entry
Network Technician certification. Moreover, clearing this exam also
helps in achieving Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.
In general, the 640-822 Exam tests a candidate's ability to successfully
install operate and troubleshoot a small ranch office network. The topics
that are covered in the exam include description of the operation of data
networks; implementing a small switched network; implementing an IP
addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a
small branch office; implementing a small routed network; explaining and
selecting the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN;
identifying security threats to a network and describing general methods
to mitigate those steps; and implementing and verifying LAN links.
Cisco recommends the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1
(ICND1) v1.0 training for taking the 640-822 Exam. Cisco also offers
Cisco Certified Instructors and Cisco Learning Partners who provide with
the right type of training needed for this exam. Moreover, candidates
appearing for the exam can also access various additional resources
such as Cisco Press Titles which can be easily purchased from the
Cisco Marketplace Bookstore. The exam duration is of 90 minutes with
around 40- 50 questions that need to be answered.