Why This Cheat Sheet Matters for CCT
This cheat sheet covers the most important Cisco IOS CLI concepts tested on the CCT (CCT R&S) certification exam. It contains 2 sections with 12 key points that you should memorize before exam day. Use this as a quick-reference guide during your final review sessions.
2Sections
12Key Points
Troubleshooting
- show interfaces — interface status, errors, counters.
- show ip interface brief — quick interface IP/status overview.
- show ip route — routing table.
- show version — IOS version, uptime, hardware info.
- ping <ip> — test reachability.
- traceroute <ip> — trace path to destination.
Practice Cisco IOS CLI Questions
Put your knowledge to the test with practice questions.
Cisco Command Quick Reference
Cisco IOS commands follow a hierarchical structure: User EXEC mode (>), Privileged EXEC mode (#), Global Configuration mode (config)#, and Interface Configuration mode (config-if)#. Master the transitions between these modes and the key "show" commands for each technology area — they are heavily tested on every Cisco exam.