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Exam Number N10-001
Exam Status Available
Passing Score 752 out of 900 points
# Of Questions 65
Time Allotted 90
Minutes
EXAM OBJECTIVES
Media & Topologies 20%
Protocols & Standards 25%
Network Implementation 23%
Network Support 32%
Domain 1.0 - Media and Topologies - 20%
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
- 10BASE-T
- 100BASE-TX
- 10BASE2
- 10BASE5
- 100BASE-FX
- 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%
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 (e.g. 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 charachteristics (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
- Ocx
2.12 Define the function of the following remote access protocols and
services - 2%
2.13 Identify the following security protocols and describe their purpose and
function - 2%
Domain 3.0 Network Implementation - 23%
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 - 3%
- UNIX/Linux
- Netware
- Windows
- Macintosh
3.2 Identify the basic capabilities, (i.e., client connectivity, local
security mechanisms, and authentication) of the following clients - 2%
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%
Domain 4.0 Network Support - 32%
4.1 Given a troubleshooting scenario, select the appropriate TCP/IP utility
from among the following - 3%
- Tracert
- Ping
- Arp
- Netstat
- Nbstat
- Ipconfig/Ifconfig
- Winipcfg
- Nslookup
4.2 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a small office/home office
network failure (e.g., xDSL, cable, home satellite, wireless, POTS), identify
the cause of the failure. -2%
4.3 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a remote connectivity problem
(e.g., authentication failure, protocol configuration, physical connectivity)
identify the cause of the problem. - 2%
4.4 Given specific parameters, configure a client to connect to the following
servers.-2%
- UNIX/Linux
- Netware
- Windows
- Macintosh
4.5 Given a wiring task, select the appropriate tool (e.g., wire crimper,
media tester/certifier, punch down tool, tone generator, optical tester, etc.).
- 2%
4.6 Given a network scenario interpret visual indicators (e.g., link lights,
collision lights, etc.) to determine the nature of the problem. - 2%
4.7 Given output from a diagnostic utility (e.g. tracert, ping, ipconfig,
etc.), identify the utility and interpret the output. - 2%
4.8 Given a scenario, predict the imp act of modifying, adding, or removing
network services (e.g., DHCP, DNS, WINS, etc.) on network resources and users.
2%
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 - 4%
- Establish the symptoms
- Identify the affected area
- Establish what has changed
- Select the most probable cause
- Implement a solution
- Test the result
- Recognize the potential effects of the solution
- Document the solution
4.10 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a network
with a particular physical topology (i.e., bus, star/hierarchical, mesh, ring,
and wireless) and including a network diagram, identify the network area
effected and the cause of the problem. - 3%
4.11 Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a client connectivity
problem (e.g., incorrect protocol/client software/authentication configuration,
or insufficient rights/permission), identify the cause of the problem. - 5%
4.12 Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a
wiring/infrastructure problem, identify the cause of the problem (e.g., bad
media, interference, network hardware). - 3%