Institute of Technology, Sligo Dept of Computing Net + Certification Semester 4 Chapter 8.

Institute of Technology,Sligo Dept of Computing

Net + CertificationNet + Certification

Semester 4 Chapter 8Semester 4 Chapter 8


Network+ is a CompTIA vendor neutral Network+ is a CompTIA vendor neutral certification that measures the technical certification that measures the technical knowledge of networking professionals knowledge of networking professionals with 18 - 24 months experience in the IT with 18 - 24 months experience in the IT industry. The test is administered by industry. The test is administered by NCS/VUE and Prometric™. NCS/VUE and Prometric™.

Net + CertificationNet + Certification Earning the Network+ certification means Earning the Network+ certification means

that the candidate possesses the that the candidate possesses the knowledge needed to configure and knowledge needed to configure and operate a variety of networking products. operate a variety of networking products. This exam covers a wide range of vendor This exam covers a wide range of vendor and product neutral networking and product neutral networking technologies that can also serve as a technologies that can also serve as a prerequisite for vendor-specific IT prerequisite for vendor-specific IT certifications. certifications.


Novell® accepts the certification exam in Novell® accepts the certification exam in place of their Networking Technologies place of their Networking Technologies exam for all Certified Novell EngineerSM exam for all Certified Novell EngineerSM (CNE® ) candidates. For further (CNE® ) candidates. For further information on Novell's acceptance of information on Novell's acceptance of Network+, please visit Network+, please visit educatoneducaton..novellnovell.com/network+.com/network+

http://education.novell.com/network%2B/





Lotus accepts Network+ as a certification Lotus accepts Network+ as a certification that meets the networking competency that meets the networking competency requirement for Lotus's CLP Domino requirement for Lotus's CLP Domino Messaging Administrator R4 certification. Messaging Administrator R4 certification. For further information on lotus's For further information on lotus's acceptance at network+, please visit acceptance at network+, please visit www.lotus.com/certificationwww.lotus.com/certification..

http://www.lotus.com/certification


3Com Corporation and WestNet offer a 3Com Corporation and WestNet offer a Net Prep curriculum, which is mapped to Net Prep curriculum, which is mapped to Network+.Network+.

Cisco Networking Academy curriculum Cisco Networking Academy curriculum prepares students for Network+ as well as prepares students for Network+ as well as the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certifications.Associate) certifications.


Excelsior College's new IT bachelor Excelsior College's new IT bachelor degree program at degree program at www.www.itdegreeitdegree.com.com, IT , IT professionals can now receive college professionals can now receive college credit for A+® and Network+ certifications credit for A+® and Network+ certifications

http://www.itdegree.com/



3Com Corporation3Com CorporationCompaq ComputersCompaq Computers

Computer World Computer World Element KElement KePresenceePresencegtslearninggtslearning

IBMIBMIntel Intel LotusLotus

Microsoft Microsoft Novell Novell

US West US West Wave Technologies Wave Technologies

companies that originally developed the Network+ Cornerstones include:

The skills and knowledge measured by this The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from an industry-examination are derived from an industry-wide job task analysis (JTA)wide job task analysis (JTA)

validated through an industry wide survey of validated through an industry wide survey of which over 2,500 responses were received which over 2,500 responses were received in April 200l. in April 200l.

JTA Based

The Network+ certification covering The Network+ certification covering the 2001 objectivesthe 2001 objectives

will certify that the successful candidates will certify that the successful candidates know the layers of the OSI model,know the layers of the OSI model,

describe the features and functions of describe the features and functions of network components network components

have skills needed to install, configure, have skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. hardware peripherals and protocols.

The Network+ certification covering The Network+ certification covering the 2001 objectivesthe 2001 objectives

A typical candidate should haveA typical candidate should have A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, but A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, but

A+ certification is not required. A+ certification is not required. In addition to A+ certification level knowledge, In addition to A+ certification level knowledge,

candidates are encouraged to have at least 9 candidates are encouraged to have at least 9 months of experience in network support or months of experience in network support or administrationadministration

Network + Certification Domain %Network + Certification Domain %

1.0 Media & Topologies 20%2.0 Protocols & Standards 25%3.0 Network Implementation 23%4.0 Network Support 32%

Total 100%

Domain 1.0 - Media and Domain 1.0 - Media and Topologies – 20%Topologies – 20%

1.1 Recognize the following logical or 1.1 Recognize the following logical or physical network topologies given a physical network topologies given a schematic diagram or descriptionschematic diagram or description Star/hierarchicalStar/hierarchical busbus meshmesh ringring wirelesswireless


1.2 Specify the main features of 802.2 1.2 Specify the main features of 802.2 (LLC), 802.3 (Ethernet), 802.5 (token ring), (LLC), 802.3 (Ethernet), 802.5 (token ring), 802.11b (wireless) and FDDI802.11b (wireless) and FDDI networking technologies, includingnetworking technologies, including

SpeedSpeed AccessAccess MethodMethod TopologyTopology MediaMedia


1.3 Specify the characteristics (e.g., speed, 1.3 Specify the characteristics (e.g., speed, length, topology, cable type, etc.) of the followinglength, topology, cable type, etc.) of the following 802.3 (Ethernet) standards802.3 (Ethernet) standards 10BASE-T10BASE-T 100BASE-TX100BASE-TX 10BASE210BASE2 10BASE510BASE5 100BASE-FX100BASE-FX Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet


1.4 Recognize the following media 1.4 Recognize the following media connectors and/or describe their usesconnectors and/or describe their uses RJ-11RJ-11 RJ-45RJ-45 AUIAUI BNCBNC STST SCSC


1.5 Choose the appropriate media type 1.5 Choose the appropriate media type and connectors to add a client to an and connectors to add a client to an existing network.existing network.


1.6 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the 1.6 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following network componentsfollowing network components HubsHubs SwitchesSwitches BridgesBridges RoutersRouters GatewaysGateways CSU/DSUCSU/DSU Network Interface Cards/ISDN adapters/system area network Network Interface Cards/ISDN adapters/system area network

cardscards Wireless access pointsWireless access points ModemsModems

Domain 2.0 – Protocols and Domain 2.0 – Protocols and Standards – 25%Standards – 25%

2.1 Given an example identify a MAC 2.1 Given an example identify a MAC addressaddress

2.2 Identify the seven layers of the OSI 2.2 Identify the seven layers of the OSI model and their functionsmodel and their functions


2.3 Differentiate between the following 2.3 Differentiate between the following network protocols in terms of routing, network protocols in terms of routing, addressing schemes, interoperability,and addressing schemes, interoperability,and naming conventionsnaming conventions TCP/IPTCP/IP IPX/SPXIPX/SPX NetBEUINetBEUI AppleTalkAppleTalk


2.4 Identify the OSI layers at which the 2.4 Identify the OSI layers at which the following network components operatefollowing network components operate HubsHubs SwitchesSwitches BridgesBridges RoutersRouters Network Interface CardsNetwork Interface Cards


2.5 Define the purpose, function and/or use of 2.5 Define the purpose, function and/or use of the following protocols within TCP/IPthe following protocols within TCP/IP

IPIP TCPTCP UDPUDP FTPFTP TFTPTFTP SMTPSMTP HTTPHTTP HTTPSHTTPS POP3/IMAP4POP3/IMAP4 TELNETTELNET ICMPICMP ARPARP NTPNTP


2.6 Define the function of TCP/UDP ports. 2.6 Define the function of TCP/UDP ports. Identify well-known ports.Identify well-known ports.

2.7 Identify the purpose of the following 2.7 Identify the purpose of the following network services (e.g. DHCP/bootp, DNS, network services (e.g. DHCP/bootp, DNS, NAT/ICS, WINS, and SNMP)NAT/ICS, WINS, and SNMP)

2.8 Identify IP addresses (Ipv4, Ipv6) and 2.8 Identify IP addresses (Ipv4, Ipv6) and their default subnet masks.their default subnet masks.


2.9 Identify the purpose of subnetting and 2.9 Identify the purpose of subnetting and default gateways.default gateways.

2.10 Identify the differences between 2.10 Identify the differences between public vs. private networkspublic vs. private networks


2.11 Identify the basic charachteristics (e.g., speed, 2.11 Identify the basic charachteristics (e.g., speed, capacity, media) of the following WAN technologiescapacity, media) of the following WAN technologies

Packet switching vs. circuit switchingPacket switching vs. circuit switching ISDNISDN FDDIFDDI ATMATM Frame RelayFrame Relay Sonet/SDHSonet/SDH T1/ E1T1/ E1 T3/E3T3/E3 OcxOcx


2.12 Define the function of the following 2.12 Define the function of the following remote access protocols and servicesremote access protocols and services RASRAS PPPPPP PPTPPPTP ICAICA


2.13 Identify the following security 2.13 Identify the following security protocols and describe their purpose and protocols and describe their purpose and functionfunction IPsecIPsec L2TPL2TP SSLSSL KerberosKerberos

Domain 3.0 Network Domain 3.0 Network Implementation – 23%Implementation – 23%

3.1 Identify the basic capabilities (i.e. client 3.1 Identify the basic capabilities (i.e. client support, interoperability, authentication, file and support, interoperability, authentication, file and print services,print services, application support, and security) of the following application support, and security) of the following

server operating systemsserver operating systems UNIX/LinuxUNIX/Linux NetwareNetware WindowsWindows MacintoshMacintosh


3.2 Identify the basic capabilities of client 3.2 Identify the basic capabilities of client workstations (i.e., client connectivity, local workstations (i.e., client connectivity, local security mechanisms, and authentication)security mechanisms, and authentication)

3.3 Identify the main characteristics of 3.3 Identify the main characteristics of VLANsVLANs

3.4 Identify the main characteristics of 3.4 Identify the main characteristics of network attached storagenetwork attached storage


3.5 Identify the purpose and 3.5 Identify the purpose and characteristics of fault tolerancecharacteristics of fault tolerance

3.6 Identify the purpose and 3.6 Identify the purpose and characteristics of disaster recoverycharacteristics of disaster recovery

3.7 Given a remote connectivity scenario 3.7 Given a remote connectivity scenario (e.g., IP, IPX, dial-up, PPPoE, (e.g., IP, IPX, dial-up, PPPoE, authentication, physical connectivity etc.), authentication, physical connectivity etc.), configure the connection.configure the connection.


3.8 Identify the purpose, benefits and 3.8 Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall.characteristics of using a firewall.

3.9 Identify the purpose, benefits and 3.9 Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a proxy.characteristics of using a proxy.

3.10 Given a scenario, predict the impact 3.10 Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on of a particular security implementation on network functionality (e.g. blocking port network functionality (e.g. blocking port numbers, encryption, etc.)numbers, encryption, etc.)


3.11 Given a network configuration, select 3.11 Given a network configuration, select the appropriate NIC and network the appropriate NIC and network configuration settings (DHCP, DNS, configuration settings (DHCP, DNS, WINS, protocols, NETBIOS/host name, WINS, protocols, NETBIOS/host name, etc.).etc.).

Domain 4.0 Network Support Domain 4.0 Network Support – 32%– 32%

4.1 Given a troubleshooting scenario, select the 4.1 Given a troubleshooting scenario, select the appropriate TCP/IP utility from among the followingappropriate TCP/IP utility from among the following TracertTracert PingPing ArpArp NetstatNetstat NbstatNbstat Ipconfig/IfconfigIpconfig/Ifconfig WinipcfgWinipcfg NslookupNslookup


4.2 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a 4.2 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a small office/home office network failure (e.g., small office/home office network failure (e.g., xDSL, cable, homexDSL, cable, home

satellite, wireless, POTS), identify the cause of satellite, wireless, POTS), identify the cause of the failure.the failure.

4.3 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a 4.3 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a remote connectivity problem (e.g., authentication remote connectivity problem (e.g., authentication failure, protocol configuration, physical failure, protocol configuration, physical connectivity) identify the cause of the problem.connectivity) identify the cause of the problem.


4.4 Given specific parameters, configure a 4.4 Given specific parameters, configure a client to connect to the following serversclient to connect to the following servers

UNIX/LinuxUNIX/Linux NetwareNetware WindowsWindows MacintoshMacintosh


4.5 Given a wiring task, select the appropriate 4.5 Given a wiring task, select the appropriate tool (e.g., wire crimper, media tester/certifier, tool (e.g., wire crimper, media tester/certifier, punch down tool, tone generator, optical tester, punch down tool, tone generator, optical tester, etc.).etc.).

4.6 Given a network scenario interpret visual 4.6 Given a network scenario interpret visual indicators (e.g., link lights, collision lights, etc.) to indicators (e.g., link lights, collision lights, etc.) to determine the nature of the problem.determine the nature of the problem.


4.7 Given output from a diagnostic utility 4.7 Given output from a diagnostic utility (e.g. tracert, ping, ipconfig, etc.), identify (e.g. tracert, ping, ipconfig, etc.), identify the utility and interpret the output.the utility and interpret the output.

4.8 Given a scenario, predict the impact of 4.8 Given a scenario, predict the impact of modifying, adding, or removing network modifying, adding, or removing network services (e.g., DHCP, DNS, WINS, etc.) services (e.g., DHCP, DNS, WINS, etc.) on network resources and users.on network resources and users.


4.9 Given a network problem scenario, select an 4.9 Given a network problem scenario, select an appropriate course of action based on a general appropriate course of action based on a general troubleshooting strategy. This strategy includes the troubleshooting strategy. This strategy includes the following stepsfollowing steps1. Establish the symptoms1. Establish the symptoms2. Identify the affected area2. Identify the affected area3. Establish what has changed3. Establish what has changed4. Select the most probable cause4. Select the most probable cause5. Implement a solution5. Implement a solution6. Test the result6. Test the result7. Recognize the potential effects of the solution7. Recognize the potential effects of the solution8. Document the solution8. Document the solution


4.10 Given a troubleshooting scenario 4.10 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a network with a particular involving a network with a particular physical topology (i.e., bus star / physical topology (i.e., bus star / hierarchical, mesh, ring, and wireless) and hierarchical, mesh, ring, and wireless) and including a network diagram, identify the including a network diagram, identify the network area effected and the cause of the network area effected and the cause of the problem.problem.


4.11 Given a network troubleshooting 4.11 Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a client connectivity scenario involving a client connectivity problem (e.g., incorrect protocol/client problem (e.g., incorrect protocol/client software/authentication configuration, or software/authentication configuration, or insufficient rights/permission), identify the insufficient rights/permission), identify the cause of the problem.cause of the problem.


4.12 Given a network troubleshooting 4.12 Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a wiring/infrastructure scenario involving a wiring/infrastructure problem, identify the cause of the problem problem, identify the cause of the problem (e.g., bad media, interference, network (e.g., bad media, interference, network hardware).hardware).

The examThe exam

There are 65 questions on the Network+ There are 65 questions on the Network+ test.test.

You will have 90 minutes to take the You will have 90 minutes to take the Network+ test.Network+ test.

Once you are CompTIA-certified, you are Once you are CompTIA-certified, you are certified for life.certified for life.

The code is N10-001.The code is N10-001.

Minimim Passing ScoreMinimim Passing Score

Effective February 28, 2001, Network+ Effective February 28, 2001, Network+ exam scores will be presented in a scaled exam scores will be presented in a scaled format. The scaled score will represent a format. The scaled score will represent a score from 100 through 900. The scaled score from 100 through 900. The scaled score pass requirement is 752. The score pass requirement is 752. The minimum passing scaled score of 752 is minimum passing scaled score of 752 is equivalent to the minimum passing equivalent to the minimum passing percentage score of the Network+ exam. percentage score of the Network+ exam.

CostCost

Corporate Member $140.00Corporate Member $140.00 Non Member $ 190.00Non Member $ 190.00

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