Objectives
        Objectives
         Exam Objective Matrix
         Technology Skill Covered                  Exam Objective                            Exam Objective 
                                                                                             Number
         Network Interface Cards                   Classify how applications, devices,       1.2
                                                   and protocols relate to the OSI model 
                                                   layers.
                                                   • NIC
         Modems
         Media Converters                          Categorize standard media types and  3.1
                                                   associated properties.
                                                   • Media converters:
                                                   • Singlemode fiber to Ethernet
                                                   • Multimode fiber to Ethernet
                                                   • Fiber to Coaxial
                                                   • Singlemode to multimode fiber
         Repeaters and Hubs                        Classify how applications, devices,       1.2
                                                   and protocols relate to the OSI model 
                                                   layers.
                                                   • Hub
         Bridges and Switches                      Classify how applications, devices,       1.2
                                                   and protocols relate to the OSI model 
                                                   layers.
                                                   • Switch
                                                   • Multilayer switch
                                                   • Bridge
        Objectives
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         Exam Objective Matrix
         Technology Skill Covered                Exam Objective                          Exam Objective 
                                                                                         Number
                                                 Explain the purpose and properties of  1.4
                                                 routing and switching.
                                                 • Spanning Tree Protocol
                                                 • VLAN (802.1q)
                                                 • Port mirroring
                                                 Given a scenario, install and configure  2.1
                                                 routers and switches.
                                                 • VLAN (trunking)
                                                 • Managed vs. unmanaged
                                                 • PoE
                                                 • Diagnostics
                                                 • VTP configuration
                                                 • Port mirroring
         Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit  Identify components of wiring           3.8
         (CSU/DSU)                               distribution.
                                                 • CSU/DSU
        Objectives
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         Exam Objective Matrix
         Technology Skill Covered                  Exam Objective                            Exam Objective 
                                                                                             Number
         Routers and Firewalls                     Classify how applications, devices,       1.2
                                                   and protocols relate to the OSI model 
                                                   layers.
                                                   • Router                                  5.5
                                                   Given a scenario, install and configure 
                                                   a basic firewall.
                                                   • Types:
                                                   • Software and hardware firewalls
                                                   • Firewall rules:
                                                   • Block/allow
                                                   • Implicit deny
                                                   • ACL
         Servers                                   Summarize DNS concepts and its            1.7
                                                   components.
                                                   • DNS servers
                                                   • DNS records (A, MX, AAAA, CNAME, 
                                                   PTR)
                                                   • Dynamic DNS                             2.3
                                                   Explain the purpose and properties of 
                                                   DHCP.
                                                   • Static vs. dynamic IP addressing
                                                   • Reservations
                                                   • Scopes
                                                   • Leases
                                                   • Options (DNS servers, suffixes)
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         Exam Objective Matrix
         Technology Skill Covered                 Exam Objective                          Exam Objective 
                                                                                          Number
                                                  Explain the purpose and features of     4.1
                                                  various network appliances.
                                                  • Proxy server
         Additional Specialized Network           Classify how applications, devices,     1.2
         Devices                                  and protocols relate to the OSI model 
                                                  layers.
                                                  • Encryption devices                    4.1
                                                  Explain the purpose and features of 
                                                  various network appliances.
                                                  • Load balancer                         5.6
                                                  Categorize different types of network 
                                                  security appliances and methods.
                                                  • IDS and IPS:
                                                  • Behavior based
                                                  • Signature based
         Wireless Devices                         Given a scenario, install and configure  2.2
                                                  a wireless network.
                                                  • Compatibility (802.11 a/b/g/n)
                                                  Compare and contrast different          3.3
                                                  wireless standards.
                                                  • 802.11 a/b/g/n standards
                                                  • Distance
                                                  • Speed
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         Exam Objective Matrix
         Technology Skill Covered                Exam Objective                          Exam Objective 
                                                                                         Number
         Virtual Networking                      Identify virtual network components.    1.9
                                                 • Virtual switches
                                                 • Virtual desktops
                                                 • Virtual servers
                                                 • Virtual PBX
                                                 • Onsite vs. offsite
                                                 • Network as a Service (NaaS)