Are Prerequisites Required to Pass the Exam?
Attaining the CCNA certification is not a requirement to pass this exam. It is theoretically possible to pass this exam without first taking the CCNA exam; however, it would be extremely difficult to pass this exam with having a CCNA-equivalent level of knowledge. Much of this exam is dependent on familiarization with Cisco equipment features and how to configure those features. In some cases, those features are available on Cisco routers, and the CCNA exam tests the student's level of knowledge of and familiarization with the Cisco IOS command line and basic concepts in networking. It is not required that you first take the CCNA exam before you take any of the CCSP exams, but you will not receive the CCSP certification without it.