CCNP Routing Practice Exam

About the CCNP Routing Exam

The CCNP Routing exam is part of the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification track and focuses on advanced routing techniques and technologies. This exam evaluates candidates' knowledge and skills in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routed networks using Cisco devices and technologies. Topics covered include routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), IPv6, route redistribution, route summarization, and network services.

Skills Required:

• Advanced Routing Protocols: Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting advanced routing protocols such as OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol), and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol).
• IPv6 Implementation: Understanding of IPv6 addressing, routing protocols, and transition mechanisms, and ability to implement IPv6 in a network environment.
• Route Redistribution: Knowledge of route redistribution concepts, including redistributing routes between different routing domains and managing routing information between protocols.
• Route Summarization: Ability to summarize routes to optimize routing table size, reduce network traffic, and improve routing efficiency.
• Network Services: Familiarity with network services such as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), NAT (Network Address Translation), and NTP (Network Time Protocol).
• Troubleshooting Routed Networks: Skill in diagnosing and resolving common issues and performance problems in routed networks, using troubleshooting methodologies and tools.

Who should take the Exam?

The CCNP Routing exam is suitable for:

• Network engineers, administrators, and technicians responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex routed networks using Cisco devices.
• IT professionals seeking to advance their careers in networking and obtain the CCNP certification as a validation of their skills and expertise.
• Individuals preparing for roles such as network architect, network consultant, or senior network engineer that require in-depth knowledge of routing technologies and solutions.
• Candidates aiming to enhance their proficiency in Cisco routing technologies and demonstrate their ability to design and troubleshoot scalable and resilient routed networks.

Detailed Course Outline:

The CCNP Routing Exam covers the following topics -

Module 1: Advanced Routing Protocols:

• OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
• EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)
• BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
• Advanced Routing Protocol Configuration and Troubleshooting

Module 2: IPv6 Implementation:

• IPv6 Addressing and Routing
• IPv6 Transition Mechanisms
• Implementing IPv6 in a Network Environment

Module 3: Route Redistribution:

• Route Redistribution Concepts
• Redistribution Between Different Routing Domains
• Managing Routing Information Between Protocols

Module 4: Route Summarization:

• Route Summarization Concepts
• Summarizing Routes to Optimize Routing Tables
• Route Summarization Configuration and Troubleshooting

Module 5: Network Services:

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
• DNS (Domain Name System)
• NAT (Network Address Translation)
• NTP (Network Time Protocol)

Module 6: Troubleshooting Routed Networks:

• Troubleshooting Methodologies
• Common Routing Issues and Solutions
• Troubleshooting Tools and Commands
• Hands-on Labs and Case Studies

Module 7: Exam Preparation and Review:

• Review of Key Concepts and Technologies
• Practice Exams and Sample Questions
• Test-Taking Strategies and Tips
• Guidance on Exam Readiness