Network+ Certification Support Skills 2005

GBdirect Ltd
London,Leeds,Birmingham,Coventry,Edinburgh,Glasgow, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Like A+, Network+ certification was created by CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association). It’s a vendor-neutral certification that supports networks using a TCP/IP client.

Suitable For
Network+ targets individuals with 18-24 months of experience supporting networks.
This is an excellent preparatory certification for those heading to premier networking certifications, such as the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Certified Novell Engineer (CNE).
Network+ Exam/Course Objectives
The skills and knowledge measured by the Network+ examination are derived from industry-wide job task analysis and validated through an industry wide survey. The results of this survey were used in weighing the domains and ensuring that the weighting is representative of the relative importance of the content.

This examination includes blueprint weighting, test objectives and example content. Example concepts are included to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of the content of the examination.

The objectives are in two distinct groups: Knowledge of Networking Technology and Knowledge of Networking Practices. The exam consists of 65 questions and a maximum allowable time of 90 minutes.

I. Knowledge of Networking Technology 77%
Basic Knowledge
Physical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
TCP/IP Fundamentals
TCP/IP Suite: Utilities
Remote Connectivity
Security
II. Knowledge of Networking Practices 23%
Implementing the Installation of the Network
Maintaining and Supporting the Network
Troubleshooting the Network

Outline Course Contents
Note: All percentages are approximate and are subject to change.

I. Knowledge of Networking Technology 77%
Basic Knowledge 18%
Demonstrate understanding of basic network structure, including: the characteristics of star, bus, mesh, and ring topologies, their advantages and disadvantages; the characteristics of segments and backbones
Identify the following: the major network operating systems, including Microsoft Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and Unix, the clients that best serve specific network operating systems and their resources, the directory services of the major network operating systems.
Associate IPX, IP, and NetBEUI with their functions.
Define the following terms and explain how each relates to fault tolerance or high availability:
Mirroring
Duplexing
Striping
Volumes Tape backup
Define the layers of the OSI model and identify the protocols, services, and functions that pertain to each layer.
Recognize and describe the following characteristics of networking media and connectors:
advantages and disadvantages of coax, Cat 3, Cat 5, fiber optic, UTP, and STP
conditions under which they are appropriate
the length and speed of 10Base2, 10BaseT, and 100BaseT
length and speed of 10Base5, 100Base VGAnyLan, 100Base TX
the visual appearance of RJ45 and BNC and how they are crimped.
Identify the basic attributes, purpose, and function of the following network elements: full- and half-duplexing WAN and LAN Server, workstation, and host Server-based networking and peer-to-peer networking Cable, NIC, and router Broadband and baseband Gateway, as both a default IP router and as a method to connect dissimilar systems or protocols.
Physical Layer 6%
Given an installation, configuration, or troubleshooting scenario, select an appropriate course of action if a client workstation does not connect to the network after installing or replacing a network interface card. Explain why a given action is warranted. The following issues may be covered: knowledge of how the network card is usually configured, including EPROM, jumpers, and plug-and-play software use of network card diagnostics, including the loopback test and vendor-supplied diagnostics the ability to resolve hardware resource conflicts, including IRQ, DMA, and I/O Base Address.
Identify the use of the following network components and the differences between them: Hubs MAUs Switching hubs Repeaters Transceivers
Data Link Layer 5%
Describe the following data link layer concepts: bridges, what they are and why they are used the 802 specs, including the topics covered in 802.2, 802.3, and 802.5 the function and characteristics of MAC addresses
Network Layer 5%
Explain the following routing and network layer concepts, including: the fact that routing occurs at the network layer the difference between a router and a brouter the difference between routable and nonroutable protocols the concept of default gateways and subnetworks the reason for employing unique network IDs the difference between static and dynamic routing
Transport Layer 5%
Explain the following transport layer concepts: the distinction between connectionless and connection transport the purpose of name resolution, either to an IP/IPX address or a network protocol.
TCP/IP Fundamentals 16%
Demonstrate knowledge of the following TCP/IP fundamentals: the concept of IP default gateways the purpose and use of DHCP, DNS, WINS, and host files the identity of the main protocols that make up TCP/IP suite, including TCP, UDP, POP3, SMTP, SNMP, FTP, HTTP, and IP the ideas that TCP/IP is supported by every operating system and millions of hosts worldwide the purpose and function of Internet domain name server hierarchies (how email arrives in another country).
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of TCP/IP addressing, including: the A, B, and C classes of IP addresses and their default subnet mask numbers the use of port number (HTTP, FTP, SMTP) and port numbers commonly assigned to a given service.
Demonstrate knowledge of TCP/IP configuration concepts including:
The definition of IP proxy and why it is used the identity of the normal configuration parameters for a workstation, including IP address, DNS, default gateway, IP proxy configuration, WINS, DHCP, host name, and Internet domain name.
TCP/IP Suite: Utilities 11%
Explain how and when to use the following TCP/IP utilities to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity: ARP Telnet NBTSTAT TRACERT NETSTAT Ipconfig/winipcfg FTP PING
Remote connectivity 5%
Explain the following remote connectivity concepts: the distinction between PPP and SLIP the purpose and function of PPTP and the conditions under which it is useful the attributes, advantages, and disadvantages of ISDN and PSTN (POTS)
Specify the following elements of dial-up networking: the modem configuration parameters that must be set, including serial port IRQ, I/O address and maximum port speed the requirements for a remote connection.
Security 6%
Identify good practices to ensure network security, including: selection of a security model (user and share level) standard password practices and procedures the need to employ data encryption to protect network data the use of a firewall.
II. Knowledge of Networking Practices 23%
I.1 Implementing the Installation of the Network 6%
Demonstrate awareness that administrative and test accounts, passwords, IP addresses, IP configurations, relevant SOPs, etc., must be obtained prior to network implementation.
Explain the impact of environmental factors on computer networks. Given a network installation scenario, identify unexpected or atypical conditions that could either cause problems for the network or signify that a problem condition already exists, including: room conditions (e.g., humidity, heat, etc.), the placement of building contents and personal effects (e.g., space heaters, TVs, radios, etc.), computer equipment error messages
Recognize visually, or by description, common peripheral ports, external SCSI (especially DB-25 connectors), and common network componentry, including:
Print servers Peripher ...''

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