Cisco Systems CCNA 2 manual Lab exams, Lab Exams

B.5.6 Lab exams

Figure 1: Lab Exams

Lab exams are also known as skills exams. These exams give students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of cable and router configuration. Students use cables and routers to assemble a network in a lab. Their performance task is to connect cables and routers so every router can successfully communicate with the other routers. The number of routers to connect will vary based on equipment access. This process is one that distinguishes the Cisco Networking Academy Program from all other programs. When students graduate from the Academy, they have been tested on their hands-on expertise with equipment. This practice supports authentic assessment and gives students higher credibility in the job market.

Lab exams include all of the following:

•Practical exams

•Performance exams

•Demonstration labs

•Skills-based and performance assessments

•Authentic assessment

•Mastery learning

•Formative and summative exams

Cisco recommends a simple pass or fail grade, with opportunities to retake the skills exam if necessary.

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