|
Obj
#
|
Objective
Text |
|
1 |
Outline the major tasks of each of
the layers of the OSI reference model and list the
addresses needed to deliver most network services and
the corresponding OSI layer of each. |
|
2 |
Contrast the characteristics and uses
of the physical and logical topologies that are used in
computer networks. |
|
3 |
Map the functions of network
interface boards, repeaters, active hubs, intelligent or
switching hubs, bridges, routers and gateways to the
appropriate OSI layers. |
|
4 |
Identify the function of the IEEE
802.x standards in computer networks. |
|
5 |
Identify the media access procedures,
transmission media, connectivity devices, and basic
design rules of the IEEE 802.3 standard and
Ethernet. |
|
6 |
Identify the media access procedures,
transmission media, connectivity devices and basic
design rules of the IEEE 802.3u standard and Fast
Ethernet. |
|
7 |
Identify the media access procedures,
transmission media, connectivity devices, and basic
design rules of the IEEE 802.5 standard and Token
Ring. |
|
8 |
Identify the media access procedures,
transmission media, connectivity devices, and basic
design rules of FDDI. |
|
9 |
Identify the Wide Area Network
protocols SLIP, PPP, X.25, Frame Relay, ISDN and
ATM. |
|
10 |
List three benefits of bridging and
three types of bridges. |
|
11 |
Explain transparent bridge
operation. |
|
12 |
Configure spanning tree network and
explain how the spanning tree algorithm functions. |
|
13 |
Explain source-routing bridge
operation. |
|
14 |
Explain the use of switching
hubs. |
|
15 |
Identify the benefits of using token
ring switches. |
|
16 |
Identify and describe distance vector
and link state dynamic routing protocols. |
|
17 |
Identify the characteristics of
nonroutable protocols, and name a method for dealing
with a nonroutable protocol. |
|
18 |
Decide when to use bridges, switches
and routers. |
|
19 |
Define the IP address
structure. |
|
20 |
Identify network classes. |
|
21 |
Identify how to obtain a registered
IP address. |
|
22 |
Register a domain name. |
|
23 |
Assign addresses to hosts. |
|
24 |
Describe the function of host names,
host tables, and DNS. |
|
25 |
Explain the purpose of subnets. |
|
26 |
Define a subnet mask. |
|
27 |
Describe how subnet addresses are
used. |
|
28 |
Assign subnet addresses. |
|
29 |
Create subnet masks and assign subnet
addresses for a sample company. |
|
30 |
Describe the purpose of
supernets. |
|
31 |
Identify the IP address criteria used
for supernets. |
|
32 |
Describe routing considerations when
using supernets. |
|
33 |
Identify the components of the TCP/IP
protocol suite as they relate to the OSI and DOD
model. |
|
34 |
Describe IP routing and disadvantages
of RIP and distance vector routing. |
|
35 |
Describe link state routing with
IP. |
|
36 |
Determine which protocol from the
TCP/IP protocol suite should be evaluated or implemented
to provide a needed functionality or correct an error
condition. |
|
37 |
Identify the uses of protocol
analyzers in managing a TCP/IP network. |
|
38 |
Describe IPv6. |
|
39 |
Describe the purpose of Internetwork
Packet Exchange (IPX) and Sequenced Packet Exchange
(SPX). |
|
40 |
Identify and describe the components
and characteristics of IPX addresses. |
|
41 |
Identify the components of the
IPX/SPX protocol suite as they relate to the OSI
model. |
|
42 |
Describe the IPX routing protocols
RIP and SAP. |
|
43 |
Describe Link State Routing with IPX
NLSP and compare RIP/SAP, NLSP, and OSPF
functionality. |
|
44 |
Identify the uses of protocol
analyzers in managing an IPX/SPX network. |
|
45 |
Identify the features, directory
structure, and components of X.500. |
|
46 |
Identify the purpose of LDAP and map
LDAP to the OSI model. |
