CEH_ Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide_ Exam 312-50 - Kimberly Graves [3]
Who Should Buy This Book?
CEH: Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide is designed to be a succinct, portable exam review guide that can be used either in conjunction with a more complete study program, computer-based training courseware, or classroom/lab environment, or as an exam review tool for those want to brush up before taking the exam. It isn't our goal to give away the answers, but rather to identify those topics on which you can expect to be tested.
If you want to become a CEH, this book is definitely what you need. However, if you just want to attempt to pass the exam without really understanding the basics of ethical hacking, this guide isn't for you. It's written for people who want to create a foundation of the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the exam, and then take what they learned and apply it to the real world.
How to Use This Book and the CD
We've included several testing features in the book and on the CD-ROM. These tools will help you retain vital exam content as well as prepare to sit for the actual exam:
Chapter Review Questions To test your knowledge as you progress through the book, there are review questions at the end of each chapter. As you finish each chapter, answer the review questions and then check your answers-the correct answers appear on the page following the last review question. You can go back to reread the section that deals with each question you got wrong to ensure that you answer correctly the next time you're tested on the material.
Electronic Flashcards You'll find flashcard questions on the CD for on-the-go review. These are short questions and answers, just like the flashcards you probably used to study in school. You can answer them on your PC or download them onto a Palm device for quick and convenient reviewing.
Test Engine The CD also contains the Sybex Test Engine. Using this custom test engine, you can identify weak areas up front and then develop a solid studying strategy using each of these robust testing features. Our thorough readme file will walk you through the quick, easy installation process.
In addition to taking the chapter review questions, you'll find sample exams. Take these practice exams just as if you were taking the actual exam (without any reference material). When you've finished the first exam, move on to the next one to solidify your test-taking skills. If you get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, you're ready to take the certification exam.
Glossary of Terms in PDF The CD-ROM contains a useful Glossary of Terms in PDF
(Adobe Acrobat) format so you can easily read it on any computer. If you have to travel and brush up on any key terms, and you have a laptop with a CD-ROM drive, you can do so with this resource.
Tips for Taking the CEH Exam
Here are some general tips for taking your exam successfully:
■ Bring two forms of ID with you. One must be a photo ID, such as a driver's license. The other can be a major credit card or a passport. Both forms must include a signature.
■ Arrive early at the exam center so you can relax and review your study materials, particularly tables and lists of exam-related information.
■ Read the questions carefully. Don't be tempted to jump to an early conclusion. Make sure you know exactly what the question is asking.
■ Don't leave any unanswered questions. Unanswered questions are scored against you.
■ There will be questions with multiple correct responses. When there is more than one correct answer, a message at the bottom of the screen will prompt you to either "Choose two" or "Choose all that apply." Be sure to read the messages displayed to know how many correct answers you must choose.
■ When answering multiple-choice questions you're not sure about, use a process of elimination