Study material for beating ROUTE information into my head

Jackace

I have watched the CBT videos, read the OCG and worked through the lab manual once. I plan to go through the lab manual again and work on some more labs from various sites online. I'm looking for a study guide that beats the little, hard to remember without looking it up, things into my head. I find myself drawing a blank at times on exact definitions or exact descriptions. I understand all the topics pretty well at this point, but I can't always remember all the little details and I know that is what will get me on the test.

7of9

For some things, I find making my own flashcards helpful. I'm talking the picky little details like EIGRP K values or OSPF LSA types, that sort of thing. Beyond that, I find that doing more labs helps the details "stick" better. For me, something becomes more concrete when I actually do it and have to monkey with it to get it to work, debug it, fix it, etc.

MrXpert

I had my other half test me by reading through the sections and asking me questions.We would do this 2-3 times a week and use different sources.Sometimes spending an hour on it. I also created a 80cm x 50cm glossy wall chart with mind map info on ospf and eigrp stuff on it and i'd read it every so often (its stuck on my wall) to keep those funny bits of info fresh in my mind. There's still some space left on it so if I needed to add stuff I can.

spd3432

MrXpert wrote: »

I had my other half test me by reading through the sections and asking me questions.We would do this 2-3 times a week and use different sources.Sometimes spending an hour on it.

Lucky you. I'm pretty sure I'd be laughed at if I asked my wife to read this stuff to me. And that's after offering to help her when her work required her to take Security+ 3 years ago.

I also created a 80cm x 50cm glossy wall chart with mind map info on ospf and eigrp stuff on it and i'd read it every so often (its stuck on my wall) to keep those funny bits of info fresh in my mind. There's still some space left on it so if I needed to add stuff I can.

I think I've seen the term "mind map" before. Is that one of the chart things with a bunch of entries and lines linking "bit of info a" with "bit of info e" and "bit of info x"?

MrXpert

yes that's the mind map stuff. It seemed to help me and was fun sticking the ideas down like that. A bit like a family tree i suppose.
To be honest I would never have passed if it were not for my wife's help and encouragement. I probably would have given up half way through ccna. She is a true beacon of inspiration to me. *soft violins playing*

Jackace

7of9 wrote: »

For some things, I find making my own flashcards helpful. I'm talking the picky little details like EIGRP K values or OSPF LSA types, that sort of thing. Beyond that, I find that doing more labs helps the details "stick" better. For me, something becomes more concrete when I actually do it and have to monkey with it to get it to work, debug it, fix it, etc.

This is exactly the type of info I'm trying to remember. I know the topics, but the specific details are what I have a hard time recalling. I will have to try the flashcards then.

7of9

MrXpert wrote: »

yes that's the mind map stuff. It seemed to help me and was fun sticking the ideas down like that. A bit like a family tree i suppose.
To be honest I would never have passed if it were not for my wife's help and encouragement. I probably would have given up half way through ccna. She is a true beacon of inspiration to me. *soft violins playing*

That is really sweet. I've had my husband quiz me with flash cards for exams and he's sat in the room snickering through CBT videos. It really helps having a supportive team at home.

llllvllll

The best thing to remember everything even small details is to teach someone. Try teaching some of your friends and believe me it really helps alot.
I've started teaching CCNP and i know i wont forget these little things like Lsa's hello Packets details etc ever.

Try it once.

Good Luck.

Danielh22185

I came across this information in another thread

How to study for your CCIE

I applied the same concepts to my Route studies and I love it! I feel like I am retaining more knowledge that I ever have! I highly suggest trying this.

Roguetadhg

What's your routine, Daniel?

Danielh22185

I follow the same guidelines in the article as far as repetitions go. I use this for my reading studies.