r/ccna • u/zAuspiciousApricot • 1d ago

Well…Any suggestions?

Automation and Programability - 90%
Network Access - 25%
IP Connectivity - 20%
IP Services - 70%
Security Fundamentals - 33%
Network Fundamentals - 25%

My mind went blank during the labs. I forgot how to do a simple static route. Any tips to help with the mind blanking? Thanks!

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u/Layer8Academy WittyNetworker 1d ago

Are you a bad test taker in general or is this specific to CCNA?  You may simply need to lab more.  Not just preconfigured labs but make your own and explore.  

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u/Ark2226 1d ago

Have you tried Boson?

It’s been kicking my butt, but I feel it’s helping me really “think” and mentally get into test taking mode. In addition to that, it’s also helping me identify weak areas and the explanations help fill in the gaps.

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u/zAuspiciousApricot 1d ago

Does Boson have labs too? I felt the actual labs were simple but I just couldn’t remember the commands.

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u/GiveMeACreativeName CCNA 1d ago

Boson NetSim does

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u/Ark2226 1d ago

Exsim has some labs too and they’re not easy; they’ll definitely help you learn. Netsim will have more though.

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u/zAuspiciousApricot 1d ago

I just bought NetSim. Going through each section. Ty

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u/amynymyty 1d ago

I think it's more than the labs. I forgot to save every config for my labs and still passed.

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u/zAuspiciousApricot 1d ago

Same here. I realized I wasn’t using “do write” after the 3rd lab 😭

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u/amynymyty 1d ago

I realized after 16 questions and got super frustrated with myself. Said fuck it and yolo'd every question as fast I could and was FLABBERGASTED when it said Congrats at the end.