Can you use short commands on Exam CLI sim?

willywonka

Hello all,

I was told that you cant use the short commands on the exam in the simulations. Such as:

configure terminal

would be

conf t

Is this true?

Taking the exam tomorrow so I want to be speedy on the simulation.

Thanks

Monkerz

From what Jeremy said on my CBT Nuggets videos, you will be allowed to use shorthand, as well as the tab key AND the "?".

captobvious

You're worried about 2-3 seconds that it'll take to type the full command?

+1 to Monkerz

ColbyG

Yea, but make sure to use the tab key to verify completion of the command.

xenodamus

I just took the exam and the sims had instructions that said the tab command would not work. I actually never tried it, though. I use truncated forms of every command I type, so I know that works.

"sh ip int b" is my favorite command to type....I just feel so efficient

fly351

From Cisco's site:

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadBody/2386-102-1-6573/CCNA%20Prep%20from%20Networkers.pdf

• Sim questions are always answered by configuring
• something!
• The Exam Engine grades the running config, not the
• startup config
• Before exam day …
  • Practice as much as you can (real gear, simulators, sample
  • tests, read every configuration in books, repeat labs while in
  • class, etc.)
  • Use multiple sources for practice/review of configurations
• Exam day …
  • Do what you can—partial credit!!!
  • Start with “show running-config”
  • There are no style points!

Akiii

I took my exam 2 days ago, and the tab was working. For the "?" it was just blank for me and when I pressed it I had to reload the switch\router in order to go further.

dairou18

Yes, you can use the short version of commands on the exam.