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This section includes the outline of the exam objectives for the Network+ exam and the weighting of each objective category.

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Domain 1.0 Media and Topologies (20%)

The objectives for this domain are as follows :

1.1 Recognize the following logical or physical network topologies given a schematic diagram or description (3%):

• Star/hierarchical

• Bus

• Mesh

• Ring

• Wireless

1.2 Specify the main features of 802.2 (LLC), 802.3 (Ethernet), 802.5 (Token Ring), 802.11b (wireless), and FDDI networking technologies, including (3%):

• Speed

• Access

• Method

• Topology

• Media

1.3 Specify the characteristics (e.g., speed, length, topology, cable type, etc.) of the following (3%):

• 802.3 (Ethernet) standards

• 10BaseT

• 100BaseTX

• 10Base2

• 10Base5

• 100BaseFX

• Gigabit Ethernet

1.4 Recognize the following media connectors and/or describe their uses (3%):

• RJ-11

• RJ-45

• AUI

• BNC

• ST

• SC

1.5 Choose the appropriate media type and connectors to add a client to an existing network. (3%)

1.6 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following network components (5%):

• Hubs

• Switches

• Bridges

• Routers

• Gateways

• CSU/DSU

• Network interface cards/ISDN adapters/system area network cards

• Wireless access points

• Modems

Domain 2.0 Protocols and Standards (25%)

The objectives for this domain are as follows:

2.1 Given an example, identify a MAC address. (1%)

2.2 Identify the seven layers of the OSI model and their functions. (2%)

2.3 Differentiate between the following network protocols in terms of routing, addressing schemes, interoperability, and naming conventions (2%):

• TCP/IP

• IPX/SPX

• NetBEUI

• AppleTalk

2.4 Identify the OSI layers at which the following network components operate (2%):

• Hubs

• Switches

• Bridges

• Routers

• Network interface cards

2.5 Define the purpose, function and/or use of the following protocols within TCP/IP (2%):

• IP

• TCP

• UDP

• FTP

• TFTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

• HTTPS

• POP3/IMAP4

• Telnet

• ICMP

• ARP

• NTP

2.6 Define the function of TCP/UDP ports. Identify well-known ports. (2%)

2.7 Identify the purpose of the following network services: DHCP/ bootp, DNS, NAT/ICS, WINS, and SNMP. (2%)

2.8 Identify IP addresses (Ipv4, Ipv6) and their default subnet masks. (2%)

2.9 Identify the purpose of subnetting and default gateways. (2%)

2.10 Identify the differences between public vs. private networks. (2%)

2.11 Identify the basic characteristics (e.g., speed, capacity, media) of the following WAN technologies. (2%)

• Packet switching vs. circuit switching

• ISDN

• FDDI

• ATM

• Frame relay

• SONET/SDH

• T1/E1

• T3/E3

• Oc- x

2.12 Define the function of the following remote access protocols and services (2%):

• RAS

• PPP

• PPTP

• ICA

2.13 Identify the following security protocols and describe their purpose and function (2%):

• IPSec

• L2TP

• SSL

• Kerberos

Domain 3.0 Network Implementation (24%)

The objectives for this domain are as follows:

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 (4%):

• Unix/Linux

• NetWare

• Windows

• Macintosh

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

3.3 Identify the main characteristics of VLANs. (2%)

3.4 Identify the main characteristics of network attached storage. (2%)

3.5 Identify the purpose and characteristics of fault tolerance. (2%)

3.6 Identify the purpose and characteristics of disaster recovery. (2%)

3.7 Given a remote connectivity scenario (e.g., IP, IPX, dial-up, PPPoE, authentication, physical connectivity, etc.), configure the connection. (2%)

3.8 Identify the purpose, benefits, and characteristics of using a firewall. (2%)

3.9 Identify the purpose, benefits, and characteristics of using a proxy. (2%)

3.10 Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on network functionality (e.g., blocking port numbers , encryption, etc.). (2%)

3.11 Given a network configuration, select the appropriate NIC and network configuration settings (DHCP, DNS, WINS, protocols, NetBIOS/host name , etc.). (2%)