CCDA Exam Details and Objectives

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This exam requires basic knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged networks based on borderless network architecture. CCDA certified professionals could design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, wireless, and broadband access using Cisco devices for small to medium organizations.

Exam Number:                 640-864 DESGN
Number of Questions:           50 - 60 questions
Duration:                             75 minutes
Available Languages:            English, Japanese
Register:                              Pearson VUE

Exam Topics:

10%     1.0   Describe the Methodology Used to Design a Network

1.1   Describe developing business trends

1.2   Identify network requirements to support the organization

1.3   Describe the tools and process to characterize an existing network

1.4   Describe the top down approach to network design

1.5   Describe network management protocols and features

13%     2.0   Describe Network Structure and Modularity


        2.1   Describe the network hierarchy
         
        2.2   Describe the modular approach in network design
         
        2.3   Describe network architecture for the enterprise
         
27%     3.0   Design Basic Enterprise Campus Networks

3.1   Describe campus design considerations

3.2   Design the enterprise campus network

3.3   Design the enterprise data center

3.4   Describe enterprise network virtualization tools

10%     4.0   Design Enterprise Edge and Remote Network Modules


        4.1   Describe the enterprise edge, branch, and teleworker design
                characteristics
         
        4.2   Describe physical and logical WAN connectivity
         
        4.3   Design the branch office WAN solutions
         
        4.4   Describe access network solutions for a remote worker
         
        4.5   Design the WAN to support selected redundancy methodologies
         
        4.6   Identify Design Considerations for a Remote Data Center
         
21%     5.0   Design IP Addressing and Routing Protocols

5.1   Describe IPv4 addressing

5.2   Describe IPv6 addressing

5.3   Identify routing protocol considerations in an enterprise network

5.4   Design a routing protocol deployment

19%     6.0   Design Network Services


        6.1   Describe the security lifecycle
         
        6.2   Identify Cisco technologies to mitigate security vulnerabilities
         
        6.3   Select appropriate Cisco security solutions and deployment
                  placement
         
        6.4   Describe high level voice and video architectures
         
        6.5   Identify the design considerations for voice and video services
         
        6.6   Describe Cisco Unified Wireless Network architectures and features
         
        6.7   Design wireless network using controllers