This book includes the following features to help you prepare for the CSI exam:
"Do I Know This Already?" quiz Each chapter begins with a quiz that helps you determine the amount of time you need to spend studying that chapter. The first table in each chapter outlines the major topics discussed and the "Do I Know This Already?" quiz questions that correspond to those topics. After completing the quiz, use this table to help determine which topics of the chapter you need to focus on most.
Foundation Topics This is the core section of each chapter that explains the protocols, concepts, and configuration for the topics in the chapter.
Foundation Summary Near the end of each chapter, a summary collects the most important lists, tables, and figures from the chapter. The "Foundation Summary" section is designed to help you review the key concepts in the chapter if you score well on the "Do I Know This Already?" quiz, and these sections are excellent tools for last-minute review.
Q&A These end-of-the-chapter questions focus on recall, covering topics in the "Foundation Topics" section by using several types of questions. Because the "Do I Know This Already?" quiz questions can help increase your recall as well, you might find that some are restated in the Q&A sections. The Q&A is also an excellent tool for final review when your exam date is approaching.
CD-ROM-based practice exam The companion CD-ROM contains a large number of questions that you can answer by using the simulated exam feature or by using the topical review feature. This is the best tool for helping you prepare for the test-taking process.