Cisco’s latest qualifying examination for the advanced level certifications is 642-901 examination. Qualifying certifications include Cisco certified design professional (CCDP), Cisco certified network professional (CCNP ) and Cisco certified internetwork certification (CCIP) etc. From this certification, candidates will gain important knowledge that will be very useful for the candidates to provide services in IP routing as well as addressing in implementation of Cisco ISR routers that are connected to local area as well as wide area network.

Learning methods for642-901 examination:

The following are detailed description about the learning methods of 642-901 examination and they are:

1) Self study option: BSCI (Building Scalable Cisco Internetwork) – 3rd edition book is readily available from Cisco and it is recommended study guide for 642-901 examination from Cisco. Candidates who are interested in self study option can choose this book for the exam preparation. This book cost will vary depending upon the demand for the examination. Candidates can buy the study guide along the time of exam registration by paying the examination as well as book fee together.

2) Practice test: Candidates interested in taking up free test in the online can make use of this facility from the internet. Through search engine websites like Google and Yahoo, candidates can easily find out free practice test from various websites. By taking these free practice tests, candidates can able to know about the time management that is required for the examination. Time management is important for this examination because candidates need to complete approximately 60 questions in 90 minutes time duration. Only by taking possible practice tests, candidates can learn more about 642-901 examination.

3) Other resources available for the examination are audio exam (MP3 format audio), video examination, Question and answers, E-books etc. Based on the conveniences, candidates can select their appropriate study materials for practice.