Is Boson ExSim Worth it? | Boson ExSim for CCNA 200-301

[@yagopone7404]

Recently got CCNA and CEH and Boson basically carried me through them

[@Certbros]

That awesome! Great work! What are your thoughts on the CEH?

[@AbdullahAlSebahi]

Planning to do the CEH, what are your tips and suggestions for CEH courses and study plan?

[@betayt1196]

As a result: B.) None of the hosts can ping each other is the correct answer. Without proper VLAN matching or inter-VLAN routing, the hosts cannot communicate with each other, even though they are in the same IP subnet. The native VLAN mismatch will cause the traffic to be misrouted between the switches.

[@BosonMichael]

Glad you enjoy our practice exams, CertBros! :) I enjoy creating them.

[@Certbros]

You guys are awesome Michael! Keep up the great work.

[@BR-hp3tm]

wait do u work for boson...?

[@BosonMichael]

@@BR-hp3tm Yep! I write many of the practice exams you study.

[@RasheedSyd]

Hi Michael, I just bought a practice model for cissp, I am wondering if it has any validity once the key is activated or is it a one time purchase with lifetime validity?

[@BosonMichael]

@@RasheedSyd I believe it is valid for one year.

[@orleydoss3171]

I do prefer the Boston sim over the Cisco one. More intuitive and realistic. Good video 👍

[@SuperDavidBrothers]

Link Local is FE80, and not of the hosts can ping each other because they have different VLAN names to them and are not the same. If host A can ping host C and host B can ping host D, then that would be a different story but unfortunately they don't have that answer available in the question so that is why I say none of the hosts can ping each other.

[@chochanga]

Excelent as allways! Can't wait for your ccna online course!

[@Certbros]

Thanks! The course is coming along nicely. I'll be keeping everyone on the email list updated.

[@betayt1196]

Q3.) D. cannot communicate with other, Mismatch NATIVE VLAN ERROR, unless router is used, it should be good

[@n19ence]

Thank you for this, I am signed up for your CCNA and will use your link for Boson as my main Driver. Fantastic explanation on how to utilize the exam, and please make a CCNP course CertBros your instruction is very professional as well as succinct

[@BrianV114]

Q3: is C. Both hosts are in their respective native vlans. Since the vlans are native, they are not tagged. Since they are in the same subnet, they can communicate.

[@Certbros]

Correct!! Good work. 👍

[@stuarttaylorjersey]

Switch A and switch B have different native VLANs. This would lead to a native VLAN mismatch error, which is likely to cause problems with traffic moving across the trunk. So it’s a bit of a stupid question because the trunk is effectively mis-configured and in real life you wouldn’t do that.

[@Splixy]

@@stuarttaylorjersey Tricky question I was not able to answer it correctly

[@imup9otmyname505]

@@Certbros u can't be serious!!!

[@airsofttrooper08]

@@stuarttaylorjersey yes, I always thought best practice was to only have 1 native vlan, I didn't even know you could have multiple with out issues? this question is very weird to me

[@aakashbharati502]

I really like Boson ExSim and feel like buying it, and 99$ might be a great price for americans or europeans but i am from asia and it's way too much for me :(

[@Certbros]

ExSim is definitely a great tool but you don't NEED it to pass the CCNA! You can 100% get the exam without it so don't worry. You got this! 💪

[@aakashbharati502]

@@Certbros yeah, thanks a lot. By the way during its sale, is it always 25% off or does it vary? And when do you think will be the next sale? And also, do you think i should refer any book, if yes which one? So sorry for so many questions 😅

[@Certbros]

@@aakashbharati502 I don't think it always 25% off but I could be wrong. If I were to guess I would say there might be another one later in the year. I don't know for certain though.

[@aakashbharati502]

@@Certbros ohk thanks

[@mariakhan6090]

I read the reviews, and I'm planning to buy it for CCNA practice. Does anyone know whether it comes with lifetime access, or limited duration access? What if I fail in the first attempt, will I still have access to it for preparing for the second attempt?

[@Certbros]

Hi Maria. I believe you will have lifetime access to that exam however when Cisco updates the CCNA the questions will no longer be valid. You won't loose access if you fail the exam. Hope this helps.

[@iamfcon]

I purchased it not long ago and I thought it said it's only for a year.

[@elnetini]

1 year access

[@ahmedsellami1743]

Hi how did you do on the exam? Was Boson Software worth it?

[@starlingmichaelvargas2705]

I want to buy the boson exam but I would like to know if I can use it in several devices or only apply to install it in a machine ?

[@Certbros]

Good question! According to their license, you can only install it on one computer.

[@SsunSsetSsurfer]

Did they get rid of the Exsim none of the links are working for me?

[@Certbros]

Thanks for the heads up Jesse. Not sure what happened there but I have updated all of the links. They haven't got rid of it, my links all decided to break for some reason 🤦‍♂️

[@seanlau8069]

Hi I have a question, if I buy boson exsim, since there are exam A, B and C, does that mean that I can only have 3 times of exam stimulation or I can have unlimited attempts until I'm comfortable to take CCNA ? Also would that be ok if I buy this with my friend, would that have any issue in downloading the application or anything ?

[@Certbros]

You can take each exam as many times as you want. Try not to memorise the questions though. Sharing this with your friend will be against Bosons terms and conditions.

[@Certbros]

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[@airsofttrooper08]

for 3rd question: I always thought best practice was to only have 1 native vlan, I didn't even know you could have multiple with out issues? this question is very weird to me UPDATE: created a packet tracer lab with 4 hosts all in the same ip subnet, 2 hosts connected to either switch just as the diagram shows. then proceeded to make the native VLAN 50 on switch ones trunk port. I then made the opposite switches trunk ports native VLAN 100. Received a level 4 CDP log for the port I trunked saying %CDP-4-NATIVE_VLAN_MISMATCH: Native VLAN mismatch discovered on FastEthernet0/1 (100), with Switch FastEthernet0/1 (1).

[@tombaker8481]

I'm wondering is there is any way to pick out the numbered questions and study them as that group...for example, I might want to study questions 1-30 one day, then 31-60 the next day(of a 60 question group on that subject.) Is Boson able to do this? I've purchased it and have not found a way too for the CCNA 200-301. Thanks!

[@Certbros]

Hi Tom. I just looked but couldn't find a way to do that as you described. I think you would be better off taking the practice exams and then studying the topics you were weak on rather than the exam questions themselves.

[@tombaker8481]

@@Certbros Thank you. I should have expressed that it's been useful in the past to study the topics from the questions I get wrong while taking the simulations...it's been helpful when I can put a limit for daily study instead of trying to "take it all in".

[@Certbros]

@@tombaker8481 Ah ok I see. I couldn't find a way to choose the specific questions but you can filter by keyword if that helps? You can also stop showing questions you've answered correctly 3 times.

[@THEMESSIAHCODE]

I used your link thank you bro 🙏 I will get my ccna

[@Certbros]

Thanks man! You'll smash your CCNA. 🔥 Good luck!

[@shihab6573]

How much days before the exam i have to purchase it. Any reccomedation ?

[@jaeger3010]

Do Boson question is the same question we will see in the real Test ?

[@ashercrush8953]

Hi ,does your course with Boson ExSim 20% discount still valid?

[@Certbros]

Yes, absolutely!

[@shadykracker]

The only reluctance you should have is the price ($85 after discount) , otherwise they are well worth it

[@MrKerol94]

some months ago, I already bought the Boson Exam SIM + full Cisco 200-301 official cert guide + Udemy 200-301 vids by Neil Anderson. till now I still don't have the motivation to learn it all. :\ procrastination/laziness triumphs every single time

[@Certbros]

Motivations a tough one. Everyone does it for their own reasons. All I can say is I've never met anyone who has regretted getting their CCNA, but lots of people regret not trying. Good luck and remember why you started!

[@peteb2441]

How would you rate the Boson engine against Alphaprep?

[@Certbros]

I think the Bosom exams are closer to the real thing. Alphaprep has a more modern feel but it's a monthly fee. My personal recommendation is to go with Boson.

[@peteb2441]

@@Certbros interesting take, what about overlap. I know alot of the material overlaps with diffeent engines out there?

[@Certbros]

I couldn't say for sure because I haven't used Alphaprep much. I know they have a free test on their website so you can get a feel for their questions.

[@65gtotrips]

Why is there talk about STP ? There’s no redundant links here...

[@Certbros]

STP can detect a native VLAN mismatch and bring the interface down.

[@65gtotrips]

CertBros Regular STP, PVST, RSTP or all of them ?

[@Certbros]

@@65gtotrips I believe its PVST+ and RPVST+

[@BR-hp3tm]

hi guys once again an important vide & Thnx for the info. And as i can see the questions that you have put in your video are the questions which i have practiced yesterday ...so my question is does ccna 200-301 repeat old questions. and if he/she knows all BOSON ExSim 300+ questions by heart for 200-301 then can he/she crack it ?

[@dipankarray1743]

If i buy Boson ex-sim for ccna does it help me in ccnp in future or i have to buy boson exam-sim again??

[@Certbros]

You will need to purchase the CCNA and CCNP (ENCOR) practice exams separately.

[@danielruzicka3858]

Question 3: Host A and D are able to communicate because theier VLANs are NATIVE

[@StreetNomad]

ExSim-Max free?

[@roasted_guava5706]

Is CCNA 200-301 the same ass CCNA v7 ?

[@Certbros]

The CCNA 200-301 is the current exam you need to pass to become CCNA certified. CCNA v7 I believe is the netacad course. Hope this helps.

[@roasted_guava5706]

@@Certbros So do I have too sit physically for exams in order to pass??

[@Certbros]

Yes. To become CCNA certified you will need to sit the CCNA exam. Hope that help.

[@roasted_guava5706]

@@Certbros Thanks for the info!

[@JokeSwag]

Yes

[@KenSherman]

👌🏽

[@anantgaonkar941]

I am 2 months away from exam, halfway prep done. should i order now ? is it OK to order it 2 months prior. is there any problem with guarantee if someone does that ? Please reply.

[@Certbros]

Hi Anant. Now would be a great time to purchase the ExSim practice exams because of the discount. Regarding the guarantee, it looks they they normally require you to take it within 6 months but because of covid they have changed this to 30 days after taking the exam. I hope this helps.

[@anantgaonkar941]

@@Certbros just wanna ask 1 more thing before i buy using your link.. "Is it like i buy ExSim and i have to appear for exam within an month?"

[@Certbros]

@@anantgaonkar941 I believe it is 30 days after you failed the test but let me speak to Boson to confirm this for you.

[@anantgaonkar941]

@@Certbros I would be really thankful if you can clarify that

[@Certbros]

@@anantgaonkar941 No problem. Working on it now.

[@jhilmarmolina2691]

Q2: Answer is A. Q3: Answer is D. Is it right?

[@Certbros]

Q2 is correct. Take another look at Q3. Think about how native VLANs work.

[@mortenfjeldheim6691]

@sbutler44 _ I believe its answer C. As Host D is in the same VLAN as the Switch B's native VLAN, and Host A is in the same VLAN as Switch A's native VLAN. That means (if I am not wrong) that the ping from Host D get it's VLAN tag (111) removed by the trunk port on Switch B and is sent untagged (?) over the trunk to Switch A which applies it's default VLAN to it (11) and sends it off to Host A. Either this or I agree 100% it should be answer D. This was a question hard on the mind haha.

[@Certbros]

Hi guys, thought I better give everyone the answer. The answer to this question is C. Morten is 100% correct. The ping is sent across the trunk untagged to switchA. SwitchA will then assume the ping belongs to its native VLAN which is VLAN 11.

[@Certbros]

@sbutler44 _ It's great you're disputing and labing this! In real life, STP will likely bring the interface down BUT the question didn't mention anything about STP. Some questions can have multiple 'correct' answers and you need to figure out what answer THEY want. This is the same in real Cisco exams as I've seen many like this before. Try the lab again but disable STP with the command 'no spanning-tree vlan *vlan ID*'

[@Certbros]

@sbutler44 _ I agree with you. I've seen these type of questions in real Cisco exams, where there could be more than one correct answer. The trick is to read between the lines and try to figure out what answer THEY are looking for. I will pass your comments over to Boson.

[@giancarlopantino7857]

Is there a discount? hahaha I'm planning to buy it now hahaha

[@Certbros]

Ah man you just missed their sale! I'm sure there will be one later in the year though of you can wait?

[@giancarlopantino7857]

@@Certbros nooo. Anyway done already on my udemy videos I just need the exam practice. It's OK w/o discount.

[@Certbros]

Good luck with the exam! You'll smash it! 👍

[@jackgleeson8321]

I would recommend packet tracer instead of netsim

[@Certbros]

I think packet tracer is needed for CCNA. Netsim is a great extra resource if you have the spare cash.

[@sirusvirtus5885]

Purchase 🤭

[@kingstyle89]

David Bombal giveaway on Boson courses was a scam!

[@hanumanthanumant5726]

Boson

[@hanumanthanumant5726]

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