Domain 2.0 - Protocols and Standards
2.1
Given an example identify a MAC address
2.2 Identify the seven layers of
the OSI model and their functions
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2.3 Differentiate between
the following network protocols
in terms of routing, addressing
schemes, interoperability, and
naming conventions |
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TCP/IP
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IPX/SPX
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NetBEUI
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AppleTalk
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2.4 Identify the OSI
layers at which the following
network components operate |
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Hubs
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Switches
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Bridges
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Routers
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Network Interface Cards
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2.5 Define the purpose,
function and/or use of the
following protocols within
TCP/IP |
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IP
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TCP
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UDP
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FTP
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TFTP
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SMTP
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HTTP
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HTTPS
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POP3/IMAP4
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TELNET
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ICMP
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ARP
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NTP
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2.6 Define the function
of TCP/UDP ports. Identify
well-known ports. |
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2.7 Identify the purpose
of the following network
services (e.g. DHCP/bootp, DNS,
NAT/ICS, WINS, and SNMP) |
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2.8 Identify IP addresses
(Ipv4, Ipv6) and their default
subnet masks. |
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2.9 Identify the purpose
of subnetting and default
gateways. |
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2.10 Identify the
differences between public vs.
private networks |
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2.11 Identify the basic
characteristics (e.g., speed,
capacity, media) of the
following WAN technologies |
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Packet switching vs. circuit
switching
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ISDN
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FDDI
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ATM
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Frame Relay
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Sonet/SDH
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T1/E1
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T3/E3
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Ocx
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2.12 Define the function
of the following remote access
protocols and services |
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2.13 Identify the
following security protocols and
describe their purpose and
function |
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Domain 3.0 Network
Implementation
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3.1 Identify the basic
capabilities (i.e. client
support, interoperability,
authentication, file and print
services, application support,
and security) of the following
server operating systems |
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UNIX/Linux
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Netware
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Windows
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Macintosh
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3.2 Identify the basic
capabilities of client
workstations (i.e., client
connectivity, local security
mechanisms, and authentication) |
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3.3 Identify the main
characteristics of VLANs |
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3.4 Identify the main
characteristics of network
attached storage |
3.5
Identify the purpose and characteristics
of fault tolerance
3.6 Identify the purpose and
characteristics of disaster recovery
3.7 Given a remote connectivity
scenario (e.g., IP, IPX, dial-up, PPPoE,
authentication, physical connectivity
etc.), configure the connection.
3.8 Identify the purpose,
benefits and characteristics of using a
firewall.
3.9 Identify the purpose,
benefits and characteristics of using a
proxy.
3.10 Given a scenario, predict
the impact of a particular security
implementation on network functionality
(e.g.
blocking port numbers, encryption, etc.)
3.11 Given a network
configuration, select the appropriate
NIC and network configuration settings (DHCP,
DNS,
WINS, protocols, NETBIOS/host name,
etc.).
Domain 4.0 Network Support
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4.1 Given a
troubleshooting scenario, select
the appropriate TCP/IP utility
from among the following |
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Tracert
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Ping
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Arp
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Netstat
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Nbtstat
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Ipconfig/Ifconfig
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Winipcfg
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Nslookup
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4.2 Given a
troubleshooting scenario
involving a small office/home
office network failure (e.g.,
xDSL, cable, home satellite,
wireless, POTS), identify the
cause of the failure. |
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4.3 Given a
troubleshooting scenario
involving a remote connectivity
problem (e.g., authentication
failure, protocol configuration,
physical connectivity) identify
the cause of the problem. |
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4.4 Given specific
parameters, configure a client
to connect to the following
servers |
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UNIX/Linux
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Netware
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Windows
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Macintosh
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4.5 Given a wiring task,
select the appropriate tool
(e.g., wire crimper, media
tester/certifier, punch down
tool, tone generator, optical
tester, etc.). |
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4.6 Given a network
scenario interpret visual
indicators (e.g., link lights,
collision lights, etc.) to
determine the nature of the
problem. |
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4.7 Given output from a
diagnostic utility (e.g. tracert,
ping, ipconfig, etc.), identify
the utility and interpret the
output. |
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4.8 Given a scenario,
predict the impact of modifying,
adding, or removing network
services (e.g., DHCP, DNS, WINS,
etc.) on network resources and
users. |
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4.9 Given a network
problem scenario, select an
appropriate course of action
based on a general
troubleshooting strategy. This
strategy includes the following
steps |
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Establish the symptoms
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Identify the affected area
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Establish what has changed
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Select the most probable
cause
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Implement a solution
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Test the result
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Recognize the potential
effects of the solution
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Document the solution
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4.10 Given a
troubleshooting scenario
involving a network with a
particular physical topology
(i.e., bus, star/hierarchical,
mesh, ring, and wireless) and
including a network diagram,
identify the network area
effected and the cause of the
problem. |
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4.11 Given a network
troubleshooting scenario
involving a client connectivity
problem (e.g., incorrect
protocol/client
software/authentication
configuration, or insufficient
rights/permission), identify the
cause of the problem. |
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4.12 Given a network
troubleshooting scenario
involving a
wiring/infrastructure problem,
identify the cause of the
problem (e.g., bad media,
interference, network hardware).
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