Finding the Best Starting Point For You
Because this book is self-paced, you can skip some lessons and revisit them later. The following tables provide a list of the skills measured on certification exam Network+ Examination N10-002. The table lists the skills, as defined in the objectives for the exam, and where in this book you will find the lesson relating to a particular skill.
The exam objectives group the skills into two general areas: knowledge of networking technology and knowledge of networking practices.
Exam objectives are subject to change without prior notice.
Domain 1.0 – Media and Topologies
| Skill Being Measured | Location in Book |
|---|---|
1.1 Recognize the following logical or physical network topologies given a schematic diagram or description:
| Chapter 2, Lesson 1 |
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:
| Chapter 5 |
1.3 Specify the characteristics (such as speed, length, topology, cable type, and so on) of the following:
| Chapter 5, Lesson 1 |
1.4 Recognize the following media connectors and/or describe their uses:
| Chapter 2, Lesson 1 |
1.5 Choose the appropriate media type and connectors to add a client to an existing network. | Chapter 2, Lesson 1 |
1.6 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following network components:
| Chapter 2, Lessons 2 and 3 |
Domain 2.0 – Protocols and Standards
| Skill Being Measured | Location in Book |
|---|---|
2.1 Given an example, identify a MAC address. | Chapter 5, Lesson 1 |
2.2 Identify the seven layers of the OSI model and their functions. | Chapter 1, Lesson 2 |
2.3 Differentiate between the following network protocols in terms of routing, addressing schemes, interoperability, and naming conventions:
| Chapter 6 |
2.4 Identify the OSI layers at which the following network components operate:
| Chapter 2, Lessons 2 and 3 |
2.5 Define the purpose, function, and/or use of the following protocols within TCP/ IP:
| Chapter 6, Lesson 1 |
2.6 Define the function of TCP/UDP ports. Identify well-known ports. | Chapter 7, Lesson 1 |
2.7 Identify the purpose of the following network services:
| Chapter 10, Lesson 1 |
2.8 Identify IP addresses (Ipv4, Ipv6) and their default subnet masks. | Chapter 8, Lesson 2 |
2.9 Identify the purpose of subnetting and default gateways. | Chapter 8, Lesson 2 |
2.10 Identify the differences between public and private networks. | Chapter 8, Lesson 2 |
2.11 Identify the basic characteristics (for example, speed, capacity, and media) of the following WAN technologies:
| Chapter 12, Lessons 1 and 3 |
2.12 Define the function of the following remote access protocols and services:
| Chapter 12, Lessons 1 and 2 |
2.13 Identify the following security protocols and describe their purpose and function:
| Chapter 13, Lesson 4 |
Domain 3.0 – Network Implementation
| Skill Being Measured | Location in Book |
|---|---|
3.1 Identify the basic capabilities (that is, client support, interoperability, authentication, file and print services, application support, and security) of the following server operating systems:
| Chapter 4 |
3.2 Identify the basic capabilities (that is, client connectivity, local security mechanisms, and authentication) of the following clients.
| Chapter 4, Lesson 2 |
3.3 Identify the main characteristics of VLANs. | Chapter 3, Lesson 2 |
3.4 Identify the main characteristics of network attached storage. | Chapter 14, Lesson 2 |
3.5 Identify the purpose and characteristics of fault tolerance. | Chapter 14, Lesson 2 |
3.6 Identify the purpose and characteristics of disaster recovery. | Chapter 16, Lesson 1 |
3.7 Given a remote connectivity scenario (for example, IP, IPX, dial-up, PPPoE, authentication, physical connectivity, and so on), configure the connection. | Chapter 11 |
3.8 Identify the purpose, benefits, and characteristics of using a firewall. | Chapter 13, Lesson 3 |
3.9 Identify the purpose, benefits, and characteristics of using a proxy. | Chapter 13, Lesson 3 |
3.10 Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on network functionality (for example, blocking port numbers, encryption, and so on). | Chapter 13, Lesson 3 |
3.11 Given a network configuration, select the appropriate NIC and network configuration settings (DHCP, DNS, WINS, protocols, NetBIOS/host name, and so on). | Chapter 11 |
Domain 4.0 – Network Support
| Skill Being Measured | Location in Book |
|---|---|
4.1 Given a troubleshooting scenario, select the appropriate TCP/IP utility from among the following:
| Chapter 10, Lesson 2 |
4.2 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a small office/home office network failure (for example, DSL, cable, home satellite, wireless, POTS), identify the cause of the failure. | Chapter 12, Lessons 1 and 3 |
4.3 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a remote connectivity problem (for example, authentication failure, protocol configuration, physical connectivity), identify the cause of the problem. | Chapter 11 |
4.4 Given specific parameters, configure a client to connect to the following servers:
| Chapter 4, Lessons 1 and 2 |
4.5 Given a wiring task, select the appropriate tool (for example, wire crimper, media tester/certifier, punch down tool, tone generator, optical tester, and so on). | Chapter 15, Lesson 2 |
4.6 Given a network scenario, interpret visual indicators (for example, link lights, collision lights, and so on) to determine the nature of the problem. | Chapter 18, Lesson 2 |
4.7 Given output from a diagnostic utility (for example, Tracert, Ping, Ipconfig, and so on), identify the utility and interpret the output. | Chapter 10, Lesson 2 |
4.8 Given a scenario, predict the impact of modifying, adding, or removing network services (for example, DHCP, DNS, WINS, and so on) on network resources and users. | Chapter 10, Lesson 1 |
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:
| Chapter 17, Lesson 2 |
4.10 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a network with a particular physical topology (that is, bus, star/hierarchical, mesh, ring, and wireless) and including a network diagram, identify the network area affected and the cause of the problem. | Chapter 17, Lesson 2 |
4.11 Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a client connectivity problem (for example, incorrect protocol/ client software/authentication configuration or insufficient rights/permission), identify the cause of the problem. | Chapter 4, Lesson 2 |
4.12 Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a wiring/infrastructure problem, identify the cause of the problem (for example, bad media, interference, network hardware). | Chapter 2, Lesson 1 |
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