Interface and Line Config Question

ss1020

I'll keep this as short as possible. I've worked with various Cisco routers and Pix boxes. I also have taken the ICND course and have studied various other books in prep for my CCNA test. My question is this -
Is there a standard I can go by to make sure that I don't flub the test questions that require actual device configuration?
I am used to saying for instance,
Router(config) int E0
and then configuring the interface. On some simulators, that does not work.
Again
Router(config) con 0
Do i need to actually spell out the entire name of the interface, such as
Router(config) Ethernet 0
If so, why do I need to put the space after the interface type?
I'm testing next Wed. and this has me pulling my hair (whats left of it) out...

Webmaster

I took the CCNA exam before the simulations where in it, but I figure they use the same for the BSCI exam which I took 2 months ago. It contained a rather advanced simulator, I was able to use the TAB to autocomplete commands, and even the help (?) function worked entirely.

But to answer your questions more directly:
- yes, you can abbreviate commands.
- and yes you can use leave the space out (if not, it will not accept the command...)

I think the simulators are actually one of the more easier questions in the CCNA exam if you actually know how to configure a router (from hands-on experience or a simulator)

Relax, they are not out to trick you

ss1020

Thanks.
I'm just trying to make sure that I have everything down.
so i'll just go with the int e0 and hope for the best.

sikdogg

check and confirm the type of router that the sim is using. If its a 2500, then the shortcut E0 should work. If on the other hand the simulated router is a 2600, the interface may not be Ethernet but FastEthernet. In that case the shortcut will be fa0 or fa0/0 or something to that effect depending on which module the interface is on.