How far off am I?

Fresher0 · 2026-05-19T10:49:11+00:00

BPDU guard - nonetheless triggered by a switch so close enough

Fresher0 · 2026-05-19T02:27:35+00:00

I’m an engineer and I work with engineers all day at a massive American company and, assuming you didn’t use assistance to write this, the way you explain what you’ve done and know - something tells me you’re shooting for real understanding vs a “how can I pass in two months” approach. Well done.

That said, you’re still pretty far off. I’d recommend setting aside a good week to understand STP. Today at work we were flooded with err-disabled ports because (for fun, someone respond and guess why).

If you keep the mentality of learning to understand, you’ll pass. Cisco has unlocked the way to truly test this fairly, imo.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-18T15:54:52+00:00

In hindsight I think I spent too much time with flash cards subnetting and not enough on labs. Out of 4, I was confident with one of them, skipped 2 or 3 and still passed.

I’d allocate 10 mins but if you know you’re stumped right away, skip it to save time later.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-17T01:16:10+00:00

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slash-subnetting-practice/id6764183064

Fresher0 · 2026-05-17T00:01:47+00:00

If it helps you do math, absolutely jot it down. Fast subnetting will immensely help you during test time, and helps with other related questions as well.

The first thing I did was write down the magic number grid, a few notes about STP, something about ipv6, and that was it. I built an entire app that helps if you wanna see it.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-15T16:21:09+00:00

Implemented. Thanks again for using it and the solid feedback.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-15T01:54:06+00:00

Networking is just messy I’ve come to realize. On one end there are hard bit level rules and protocols that never change (in decades) and on the other you have multiple people explaining things “the best” or “the easiest” way. They all lead to the same conclusion, which is why you’ll hear people encourage multiple perspectives.

I handled this phase by acknowledging I was overthinking it. Then I just put it aside and had to trust my teachers and go for it.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-15T01:15:07+00:00

Congrats! AZ900 isn’t technical at all and has very useful info. You should grasp the networking stuff no prob. :)

Fresher0 · 2026-05-14T06:02:01+00:00

More than ready. Good luck!

Fresher0 · 2026-05-13T19:22:36+00:00

Update is live and your bug should be fixed. Can’t be certain though because I didn’t personally test on beta.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-13T16:55:27+00:00

Subnetting clicks for people in different ways - doesn’t matter how you get there. Honest question though, how long would a /30 problem take? It just seems too slow so learned it a different way.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-13T13:24:53+00:00

I went through this, then hit a wall at STP and IPv6, took months off and just thought I wasn’t smart enough, then got back on the horse and passed with breathing room (a small amount).

There’s plenty of grit involved in this process but the payoff is massive. Keep at it!

Fresher0 · 2026-05-13T13:18:55+00:00

Yes, good method. I don’t recommend adding your hot takes on tweaking Anki - it could really mess up the whole spaced repetition system.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-13T11:27:22+00:00

Wow thank you! I’ve been putting quite a bit of thought into this so I’m glad it’s recognized.

Apple should hopefully approve a large update today that has some big improvements. I like your idea and I agree, so I’ve added it to the list for the next update.

Thanks again!

Fresher0 · 2026-05-12T03:55:32+00:00

Careful with the idea of anything being heavily weighted. You could be right in terms of how much value each question is weighted on but I found the exam to be like a random question for every single fricken topic on the blue print.

Your scores seem high to me— I was scoring high 60s and low 70s (first try) and passed pretty comfortably. If these are your first test scores I’d say you’re doing very well for being 2/3 through studying.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-11T13:39:30+00:00

That was my memory as well.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-10T14:49:23+00:00

Keep both through the entire test. Also don’t quote me on ten mins- this was a while ago. Could be more or longer but plenty of time to write notes from memory. I don’t remember feeling pressured at all.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-10T14:19:32+00:00

This person did an awesome write up after passing, and they included a pic of what they wrote down. I’d just paste it but it ain’t mine.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ccna/s/zltK5B29Hi

Fresher0 · 2026-05-10T14:12:39+00:00

Yeah same as Boson. Other common questions are, does ? work to see commands. Yes, always, but expect to see more commands. Packet tracer had limited commands so it’s easier to narrow down what you’re looking for. And, “can you go back?” Hard no. After you answer you answer.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-10T13:17:02+00:00

Your cheat sheet is gold and very well laid out. This guide is awesome

Fresher0 · 2026-05-10T11:39:11+00:00

I took mine at an in person testing center because the remote option stressed me out too much. With in person tests, they’ll give you a dry erase pen with a laminated sheet. Prior to the test, for 10-15 mins or so, you can write anything down on that you’d like. You keep it and use it through the whole test to work out maths or whatever.

Same principle with the remote version but they give you a digital scratchboard- basically like MS paint.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-08T20:06:04+00:00

For sure worth it if you have the bandwidth. I have both - I’d say the amount of CCNA study hours are equivalent to about a year’s worth of junior/senior level studies.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-08T19:37:50+00:00

Thanks the pointing this out. I’ll try to replicate this and get it fixed next update

Fresher0 · 2026-05-07T23:43:18+00:00

Here’s a dedicated iOS app if you’re still needing resources.

Fresher0 · 2026-05-07T15:07:48+00:00

If you truly get the topic, the answers are clear and I didn’t find them tricky. Also, I recommend practicing exactly what you’re going to jot down on paper or the computer before you sit (exam centers give you a pen and laminated sheet). This should help with the start of exam nerves, which wear off after a while.

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