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• Simulation – The third level is called simulation. This is the most open-ended
environment. This level is not scripted. Therefore, it supports a wide variety of
hardware and software behavior. For command-line interfaces such as IOS or
UNIX, many commands can be issued in any order. The best example of this third
level simulation environment is eSIM, which is available and free to all CCNA and
CCNP students.
Flash simulations are meant to complement hands-on experience with lab equipment and
actual programming. These simulations have many cognitive benefits. For example,
simulations allow students to perform a simulative lab activity prior to an actual lab activity.
This helps students increase their level of comprehension in a simulated environment before
they are required to demonstrate a final proficiency with equipment and programming. In the
future, many more simulations across the curricula will be developed for the Cisco Networking
Academy Program.
B.2.5 Sponsored curriculum labs Figure 1: Sponsored Curriculum Labs