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NetRiders Latin America and the Caribbean 2011 Frequently Asked Questions
NetRiders Latin America and the Caribbean 2011 Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Who is the organizer?
A: The NetRiders competition is organized by Cisco Systems. The Proydesa Foundation is providing the technical coordination, Bradesco Foundation is providing some translation support. Area academy managers and CATCs will support local implementation of the competition.
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A: The globally-recognized NetRiders competition encourages students to advance their IT careers and helps increase their visibility within the labor market. The competition will also help identify skilled students in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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A: NetRiders will be hosted in the following countries within Latin America and the Caribbean:
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A: This competition is open to any individual who: a) is enrolled in a Networking Academy CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration course nine (9) months prior to the first day of the competition registration start date; b) is at least 18 years old by December 31, 2011; c) provides a valid Academy Connection username when registering; d) has Internet access for participation; e) resides in a country in Latin America or the Caribbean (refer to the chart above).
Return to Top Q: How much does it cost to participate in this competition?
A: Registration and participation in the NetRiders competition is free of charge.
Return to Top Q: Who CANNOT participate?
A: Individuals are NOT eligible for participation if they i) have an instructor role; ii) previously won a NetRiders Study Trip prize; iii) are direct or subcontracted employees at Cisco or the Proydesa Foundation or are subsidiaries, agents, promotion partners, or affiliates; iv) are employees or inside contractors for Cisco v) are employees or contractors from government companies or agencies; vi) have immediate relatives that meet any of these conditions.
Return to Top Instructors of every academy and CATC in Latin America and the Caribbean are also excluded. This exclusion applies to every individual that is part of the organizer committee, pedagogical technicians, and test executives. Q: Where can I find information about competition requirements and rules?
A: Information can be found in the Mecánica y requisitos (mechanics and requirements) section and in the Rules section.
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A: The language will be offered in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Each participant will select one of the above languages to compete in when they register.
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A: The participants with the highest score in the 4 regions (see list below) in the last phase of the competition will receive a study trip to San Jose, California from January 8-14, 2012 (see Rules for details).
Return to Top Q: What are the 4 regions?
A: The four regions are divided by the four different Cisco Area Academy Managers. They are:
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Q: Are there other prizes or awards?
A: Yes.
Return to Top After Phase 2, the top score in each participating country will receive a Certificate of Recognition, as well as acknowledgement and visibility. In addition, top score per each country will win a $50 USD Visa Gift Card. Q: What type of material is covered in the competition?
A: The competition focuses on CCNA-level knowledge and skills. The questions are based on the contents of CCNA Discovery (1-4) and CCNA Exploration (1-4) and are CCNA certification oriented.
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A: Registration, Practice Test period and 3 Competition Phases.
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Q: Who can participate in each phase?
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Q: When will registration begin?
A: Registration is available from August 15 to September 15, 2011, 24 hours a day
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Q: What is the enrolment key?
A: latam2011
Return to Top Q: Can instructors register their students in the competition?
A: No, each student must register their own profile on the www.academynetriders.com
Return to Top  site and then use the enrolment key to register in the competition language they want to compete in. During this process they have to click to accept the legal terms and conditions of the competition which is why each student must register themselves. We encourage instructors to have their students register using school computers because if there are any issues accessing the site we want to troubleshoot them before the competition day.Q: Why should I register using my academy’s computer rather than my personal computer?
A: Some school’s block Internet access to websites. To ensure that your academy’s computer is able to access the competition site, we encourage all students to register from their academy’s computers to allow IT departments to modify proxy or firewall settings before the competition dates. While we strongly encourage all participants to be proctored during Phase 1, proctoring by your Instructor will be required if you advance to Phase 2. Phase 2 exams take place between October 1-8, 2011. The actual date and time within the above timeframe must be determined by the proctoring instructor.
Return to Top Q: I am having issues registering on the site. What can I do?
A: There could be a number of reasons you cannot register. If you are not a current student or recent alumni, the site will not allow you to register because you do not meet the eligibility requirements. If you do meet eligibility requirements and still have issues:
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Q: How is the Phase 1 exam structured?
A: During Phase 1, participants must complete a 60 minute online exam that includes 70 theoretical exam questions and 10 questions based on a Packet Tracer activity. The Phase One PT Activity is embedded within the Phase One Exam and Contestants must complete both the activity and all 80 questions within the 60 minute timeframe. Packet Tracer 5.3.2 is required to complete this phase.
Return to Top As students answer the questions, they will be able to see how much time has elapsed. The clock starts as soon as the first question appears on the screen. The test is automatically disabled after 60 minutes. It is important to submit scores before the time runs out. Once you begin an exam, you will not be able to pause that exam. We highly recommend taking the test on a computer with a fast and stable Internet connection. We strongly encourage students to be proctored by their Cisco Networking Academy Instructor for this phase. Q: How will the exams in phases 2 and 3 be carried out?
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Phase 2 exams are organized into two parts:
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Phase 3 exams are organized into two parts:
Q: Where will the exams be taken?
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Q: If I am not currently enrolled in a Cisco Networking Academy course, how do I meet the proctoring requirement if I advance to Phase 2?
A: It is your responsibility to ask your former instructor or an instructor at the academy you attend or attended to proctor you during Phase 2. We purposely allowed over a week of time to take the Phase 2 exams so that you could coordinate a good time to be proctored.
Return to Top Q: What can I do if I have trouble with my Internet connection?
A: Participants are responsible for their connectivity issues.
Return to Top Q: Who can I contact for support during the test?
A: Participants can contact the help desk at NetRiders_LATAM@extermal.cisco.com. Problems resulting from a connection failure are the sole responsibility of the competitor.
Return to Top Q: What will happen in case of a tie in phase 2?
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In the event of a tie in Phase 2 or 3, the judges shall use the following tiebreakers, and in the following order.
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Q: Who settles ties in phase 1?
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In the event of a tie in phase 1, the judges shall use the following tiebreakers:
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Q: How will the winners from phases 1 and 2 know they won?
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The winners will be notified on the following dates:
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Q: What are the conditions to accept prizes in phase 3?
A: Phase 3 winners will be announced on October 26, 2011.
Return to Top Unless restricted by law, each participant is required to certify his/her signature before a notary public or equivalent authority in his/her country, and shall submit the following form to Cisco within the terms set forth on the document: Sworn Statement of Eligibility, Publicity, and Transfer of Responsibility Q: What will happen if a winner doesn't meet the conditions for accepting a prize?
A: If a winning participant (or his/her parents or guardian) is unable to provide the required documents or cannot accept a prize for any reason, the prize will be awarded to the competitor with the next highest score, and this procedure shall be repeated until one of the competitors fulfills the requirements
Return to Top Q: Who do I contact if I still have questions about this competition?
A: If you did not find your answer above, please send an email to NetRiders_LATAM@external.cisco.com. Include your full name, country, academy name, academy connection username, and indicate whether you are a student, instructor or academy administrator along with your question.
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