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Cisco Networking Challenge

-Gayathri Eleswarapu, Katrina Bui, and Sanjana Nandi

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What is the Cisco Networking Challenge?

  • Approx. 25% of CyberPatriot score
  • Consists of 2 sections: Networking Quiz and Packet Tracer
  • Every round contains information from a set collection of chapters from the Cisco Networking Academy
  • Must be completed at the same time as the images - 6 hours
  • Teaches networking concepts from subnetting IP networks to implementing virtual private networks
  • Good introduction to Cisco equipment and software
  • Good starting point for a career in networking

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Networking Quiz

  • 10 questions each round
  • All multiple choice
  • Based on certain modules from the Cisco Networking Academy course told - changes every round
  • Tests students on the fundamentals of the modules being tested in that round

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Packet Tracer

  • Powerful network simulation program created by CISCO
  • Teams are given a scenario with a compromised network and instructions that they have to follow to fix it
  • Tests the students’ practical application of the fundamentals in the module being tested

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A packet tracer file with a network topology

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Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad)

  • 14 courses, divided into 3 rounds
  • Course material is relevant with both the quiz and packet tracer
  • Same concepts studied by Cisco Networking and IT specialists (CCNA)
  • Subjects include:
    • Routing and switching
    • LANs
    • Network protocols and standards
    • IP Addressing
    • Encapsulation

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Conclusion

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Thank you for listening!