Objective Mappings Testout Network Pro Enus 6 - 0 - X

TestOut Network Pro – English 6.0.
Objective Mappings:
TestOut Network Pro
CompTIA N10-008
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Objective Mapping: LabSim Section to TestOut Network Pro Objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Objective Mapping: TestOut Network Pro Objectives to LabSim Section ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Objective Mapping: LabSim Section to CompTIA N10-008 Objectives ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Objective Mapping: CompTIA N10-008 Objectives to TestOut Section ................................................................................................................................................ 65
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Objective Mapping: LabSim Section to TestOut Network Pro Objectives

The TestOut Network Pro course covers the following TestOut Network Pro exam objectives:
Section Title TestOut Network Pro Objectives
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Network Pro Introduction
1.2 Use the Simulator 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions
• 1.1.1 - Connect and reconnect Ethernet networks
1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices
• 1.2.5 - Connect network components
2.0 Networking Basics

2.1 Networking Overview
2.2 OSI Model and Data Encapsulation
2.3 Data Encapsulation
2.4 Network Protocols
3.0 Network Cabling and Hardware Devices

3.1 Copper Cables and Connectors 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions
3.2 Fiber Optic Cables and Connectors 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions

3.3 Wiring Implementation 1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices
• 1.2.4 - Connect patch panel cables

3.4 Troubleshoot Network Media
3.5 Network Adapters 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions
• 1.1.4 - Connect computer and network components

3.6 Networking Devices 1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices
• 1.2.3 - Create a home wireless network

2.2 Configure routers and switches
• 2.2.1 - Configure switches
4.0 Network Addressing and Services

4.1 IP Addressing 2.1 Configure IP addressing
• 2.1.1 - Configure IP addresses
2.3 Configure wireless and VoIP
• 2.3.2 - Connect mobile devices
4.2 APIPA and Alternate Addressing 2.1 Configure IP addressing

4.3 DHCP 3.1 Manage DHCP services
• 3.1.1 - Implement a DHCP server

• 3.1.2 - Configure DHCP options
4.4 DHCP Relay 3.1 Manage DHCP services
• 3.1.1 - Implement a DHCP server

• 3.1.2 - Configure DHCP options
4.5 DNS 3.2 Manage DNS services
• 3.2.1 - Configure DNS addresses

• 3.2.2 - Create standard DNS zones
5.1 Troubleshoot configuration and services
• 5.1.3 - Troubleshoot DNS records

4.6 NTP 2.3 Configure wireless and VoIP
• 2.3.5 - Configure NTP

4.7 IP Version 6 2.1 Configure IP addressing
• 2.1.2 - Configure an IPv6 address

4.8 Multicast
4.9 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Issues 5.1 Troubleshoot configuration and services
• 5.1.2 - Troubleshoot IP configuration

4.10 Troubleshoot IP Communications 2.1 Configure IP addressing

4.11 Troubleshoot DNS 3.2 Manage DNS services
• 3.2.3 - Explore nslookup
5.0 Ethernet
5.1 Ethernet 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions

5.2 Connect Network Devices 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions

5.3 Troubleshoot Physical Connectivity 2.2 Configure routers and switches
• 2.2.5 - Configure routers
5.2 Troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity
• 5.2.1 - Explore physical connectivity

• 5.2.2 - Troubleshoot physical connectivity
6.0 Firewalls and Intrusion Detection

6.1 Firewalls 4.1 Secure firewalls and security appliances
• 4.1.1 - Configure a host firewall

6.2 Firewall Design and Implementation 4.1 Secure firewalls and security appliances
• 4.1.2 - Configure a perimeter firewall

• 4.1.4 - Configure a security appliance
6.3 Screened Subnets (DMZ) 4.1 Secure firewalls and security appliances
• 4.1.3 - Configure a screened subnet

6.4 Intrusion Detection and Prevention 4.5 Secure network exploits
• 4.5.1 - Implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS)
7.0 Switching and Routing

7.1 Switching 4.2 Secure switches and wireless networks
• 4.2.1 - Secure switches

7.2 Basic Switch Configuration 2.2 Configure routers and switches
3.3 Manage device discovery and VLANs
• 3.3.3 - Create and configure VLANs

7.3 Switch Ports 1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices
2.2 Configure routers and switches
• 2.2.2 - Configure ports
• 2.3.4 - Configure trunking

7.4 Switch Security 2.2 Configure routers and switches
4.2 Secure switches and wireless networks
• 4.2.1 - Secure switches

• 4.2.2 - Disable switch ports
7.5 Routing 2.2 Configure routers and switches
• 2.2.4 - Implement QoS

7.6 Network Address Translation 2.1 Configure IP addressing
• 2.1.3 - Deploy NAT

7.7 Switching and Routing Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshoot configuration and services
• 5.1.1 - Explore IP configuration

• 5.1.2 - Troubleshoot IP configuration
8.0 Specialized Networks

8.1 Corporate and Datacenter Networks 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions
• 1.1.3 - Configure an iSCSI initiator and target

8.2 Voice over IP (VoIP) 2.3 Configure wireless and VoIP
• 2.3.3 - Configure VoIP

8.3 Virtualization
8.4 Virtual Networking
8.5 Cloud Concepts and Connectivity
8.6 Internet of Things (IoT) 2.3 Configure wireless and VoIP
• 2.3.1 - Connect smart devices
3.3 Manage device discovery and VLANs
• 3.3.1 - Scan for IoT devices
9.0 Wireless Networking

9.1 Wireless Concepts and Standards
9.2 Wireless Configuration 1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices
• 4.2.4 - Secure a home wireless network

9.3 Wireless Network Design 1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices
• 1.2.1 - Design indoor and outdoor wireless networks

9.4 Wireless Network Implementation 1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices
• 1.2.2 - Implement an enterprise wireless network

9.5 Wireless Security 2.3 Configure wireless and VoIP
4.1 Secure firewalls and security appliances
• 4.2.3 - Secure an enterprise wireless network

• 4.2.5 - Secure email accounts on mobile devices
9.6 Wireless Troubleshooting 4.2 Secure switches and wireless networks
• 4.2.3 - Secure an enterprise wireless network
5.2 Troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity
• 5.2.3 - Troubleshoot wireless network problems
10.0 Wide Area Networks (WANs)

10.1 WAN Concepts
10.2 Internet Connectivity 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions

10.3 Remote Access 4.4 Secure remote connections and VPNs
• 4.4.2 - Configure a remote access VPN

10.4 Virtual Private Networks 4.4 Secure remote connections and VPNs
• 4.4.2 - Configure a remote access VPN

• 4.4.3 - Configure a mobile device VPN connection
11.0 Network Operations and Management

11.1 Performance Metrics
11.2 Network Management with SNMP
11.3 Log File Management 4.1 Secure firewalls and security appliances
• 4.2.2 - Disable switch ports

11.4 Monitoring
11.5 Organization Policies
11.6 Redundancy and High Availability 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions
• 1.1.6 - Configure a load balancing server
• 1.2.6 - Configure NIC teaming

11.7 Data Backup and Storage 3.4 Manage backup and restore tasks
• 3.4.1 - Back up files with File History

• 3.4.2 - Recover a file from File History
11.8 Remote Management 4.4 Secure remote connections and VPNs
• 4.4.1 - Allow remote desktop connections
12.0 Network Security

12.1 Security Concepts
12.2 Risk Management
12.3 Physical Security 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions
• 1.1.2 - Implement physical security

12.4 Social Engineering 4.5 Secure network exploits
• 4.5.2 - Respond to social engineering exploits

12.5 Network Threats and Attacks 4.5 Secure network exploits
• 4.5.4 - Crack a password

12.6 Spoofing Attacks 3.1 Manage DHCP services
• 3.1.3 - Configure DHCP snooping
4.5 Secure network exploits
• 4.5.3 - Perform on-path attacks

• 4.5.5 - Identify poisoning attacks
13.0 Hardening and Update Management

13.1 Network Hardening 4.1 Secure firewalls and security appliances
4.3 Secure services and passwords
• 4.3.2 - Enable and disable Linux services

13.2 Authentication
13.3 Hardening Authentication 4.3 Secure services and passwords
• 4.3.3 - Configure account password policies

• 4.3.4 - Change Linux passwords
13.4 Update Management 1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions
• 1.1.5 - Update firmware
14.0 Network Optimization and Troubleshooting

14.1 Optimization
14.2 General Network Issues

14.3 Troubleshooting Utilities 5.1 Troubleshoot configuration and services
• 5.1.4 - Troubleshoot with a network protocol analyzer
A.0 TestOut Network Pro - Practice Exams

A.1 Prepare for TestOut Network Pro Certification
A.2 TestOut Network Pro Domain Review
B.0 CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Practice Exams

B.1 Prepare for Certification
B.2 CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Practice Exams (20 Questions)
B.3 CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Practice Exams (All Questions)
Objective Mapping: TestOut Network Pro Objectives to LabSim Section

The TestOut Network Pro course and certification exam cover the following TestOut Network Pro objectives:
# Domain Module.Section
1.0 Hardware
1.1 Implement Components and Cabling solutions 1.2

3.1, 3.2, 3.5
5.1, 5.2
1.1.1 - Connect and reconnect Ethernet networks
8.1
1.1.2 - Implement physical security
10.2
1.1.3 - Configure an iSCSI initiator and target
11.6
1.1.4 - Connect computer and network components
12.3
1.1.5 - Update firmware
13.4
1.1.6 - Configure a load balancing server
1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices 1.2

3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6
1.2.1 - Design indoor and outdoor wireless networks 7.3
1.2.2 - Implement an enterprise wireless network 9.2, 9.3, 9.4
1.2.3 - Create a home wireless network 11.6
1.2.4 - Connect patch panel cables
1.2.5 - Connect network components
1.2.6 - Configure NIC teaming
2.0 Configuration
2.1 Configure IP addressing 4.1, 4.2, 4.7, 4.10
7.6
2.1.1 - Configure IP addresses
2.1.2 - Configure an IPv6 address
2.1.3 - Deploy NAT
2.2 Configure routers and switches 3.6

5.3
2.2.1 - Configure switches 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
2.2.2 - Configure ports
2.2.3 - Implement Spanning Tree
2.2.4 - Implement QoS
2.2.5 - Configure routers
2.3 Configure wireless and VoIP 4.1, 4.6

7.3
2.3.1 - Connect smart devices 8.2, 8.6
2.3.2 - Connect mobile devices 9.2, 9.5
2.3.3 - Configure VoIP
2.3.4 - Configure trunking
2.3.5 - Configure NTP
3.0 Management
3.1 Manage DHCP services 4.3, 4.4
12.6
3.1.1 - Implement a DHCP server
3.1.2 - Configure DHCP options
3.1.3 - Configure DHCP snooping
3.1.4 - Configure a DHCP relay agent
3.2 Manage DNS services 4.5, 4.11
3.2.1 - Configure DNS addresses

3.2.2 - Create standard DNS zones
3.2.3 - Explore nslookup
3.3 Manage device discovery and VLANs 7.2

8.6
3.3.1 - Scan for IoT devices
3.3.2 - Scan networks

3.3.3 - Create and configure VLANs
3.4 Manage backup and restore tasks 11.7
3.4.1 - Back up files with File History

3.4.2 - Recover a file from File History
4.0 Security
4.1 Secure firewalls and security appliances 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
9.5
4.1.1 - Configure a host firewall 11.3
4.1.2 - Configure a perimeter firewall 13.1
4.1.3 - Configure a screened subnet
4.1.4 - Configure a security appliance
4.2 Secure switches and wireless networks 7.1, 7.4

9.2, 9.5, 9.6
4.2.1 - Secure switches 11.3
4.2.2 - Disable switch ports
4.2.3 - Secure an enterprise wireless network
4.2.4 - Secure a home wireless network
4.2.5 - Secure email accounts on mobile devices
4.3 Secure services and passwords 13.1, 13.3
4.3.1 - Disable network service

4.3.2 - Enable and disable Linux services
4.3.3 - Configure account password policies
4.3.4 - Change Linux passwords
4.4 Secure remote connections and VPNs 10.3, 10.4

11.8
4.4.1 - Allow remote desktop connections

4.4.2 - Configure a remote access VPN
4.4.3 - Configure a mobile device VPN connection
4.5 Secure network exploits 6.4

12.4, 12.5, 12.6
4.5.1 - Implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS)
4.5.2 - Respond to social engineering exploits
4.5.3 - Perform on-path attacks
4.5.4 - Crack a password
4.5.5 - Identify poisoning attacks
5.0 Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshoot configuration and services 4.5, 4.9
7.7
5.1.1 - Explore IP configuration 14.3
5.1.2 - Troubleshoot IP configuration
5.1.3 - Troubleshoot DNS records
5.1.4 - Troubleshoot with a network protocol analyzer
5.2 Troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity 5.3

9.6
5.2.1 - Explore physical connectivity
5.2.2 - Troubleshoot physical connectivity
5.2.3 - Troubleshoot wireless network problems
Objective Mapping: LabSim Section to CompTIA N10-008 Objectives
Section Title Objectives
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Network Pro Introduction
1.2 Use the Simulator
2.0 Networking Basics
2.1 Networking Overview 1.1 Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and
encapsulation concepts.
• 1.1.1 - OSI model
1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• 1.2.1 - Mesh
• 1.2.2 - Star/hub-and-spoke
• 1.2.3 - Bus
• 1.2.4 - Ring
• 1.2.5 - Hybrid
• 1.2.6 - Network types and characteristics
1.2.6.1 - Peer-to-peer
1.2.6.2 - Client-server
1.2.6.3 - Local area network (LAN)
1.2.6.4 - Metropolitan area network (MAN)
1.2.6.5 - Wide area network (WAN)
1.2.6.6 - Wireless local area network (WLAN)
1.2.6.7 - Personal area network (PAN)
1.2.6.8 - Campus area network (CAN)
1.2.6.9 - Storage area network (SAN)
1.2.6.10 - Software-defined wide area network (SDWAN)

1.2.6.11 - Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS)
1.2.6.12 - Multipoint generic routing encapsulation (mGRE)
• 1.2.9 - Provider links
1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for
a solution.
• 1.3.1 - Copper
1.3.1.1 - Twisted pair
• 1.3.2 - Fiber
• 1.3.3 - Connector types
1.3.3.3 - RJ45
1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
• 1.4.1 - Public vs. private

• 1.4.2 - IPv4 vs. IPv6
• 1.4.3 - IPv4 subnetting
2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.
• 2.1.1 - Networking devices
2.1.1.3 - Router
3.3 Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best
solution.
• 3.3.7 - Network device backup/restore
2.2 OSI Model and Data Encapsulation 1.1 Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and
• 1.1.1 - OSI model
1.1.1.1 - Layer 1 – Physical

1.1.1.2 - Layer 2 – Data link
1.1.1.3 - Layer 3 – Network
1.1.1.4 - Layer 4 – Transport
1.1.1.5 - Layer 5 – Session
1.1.1.6 - Layer 6 – Presentation
1.1.1.7 - Layer 7 – Application
2.3 Data Encapsulation 1.1 Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and
• 1.1.2 - Data encapsulation and decapsulation within the OSI model context
1.1.2.1 - Ethernet header

1.1.2.2 - Internet Protocol (IP) header
1.1.2.3 - Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
headers
1.1.2.4 - TCP flags
1.1.2.5 - Payload
1.1.2.6 - Maximum transmission unit (MTU)
2.3 Given a scenario, configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features.
• 2.3.8 - Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

2.4 Network Protocols 1.5 Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives.
• 1.5.1 - File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Ports 20/21

• 1.5.2 - Secure Shell (SSH) Port 22
• 1.5.3 - Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Port 22
• 1.5.4 - Telnet Port 23
• 1.5.5 - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Port 25

• 1.5.6 - Domain Name System (DNS) Port 53
• 1.5.7 - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Ports 67/68
• 1.5.8 - Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) Port 69
• 1.5.9 - Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Port 80
• 1.5.10 - Post Office Protocol v3 (POP3) Port 110
• 1.5.11 - Network Time Protocol (NTP) Port 123
• 1.5.12 - Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) Port 143
• 1.5.13 - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Ports 161/162
• 1.5.14 - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Port 389
• 1.5.15 - Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) [Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)] Port 443
• 1.5.16 - HTTPS [Transport Layer Security (TLS)] Port 443
• 1.5.17 - Server Message Block (SMB) Port 445
• 1.5.18 - Syslog Port 514
• 1.5.19 - SMTP TLS Port 587
• 1.5.20 - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (over SSL) (LDAPS) Port 636
• 1.5.21 - IMAP over SSL Port993
• 1.5.22 - POP3 over SSL Port 995
• 1.5.23 - Structured Query Language (SQL) Server Port 1433
• 1.5.24 - SQLnet Port 1521
• 1.5.25 - MySQL Port 3306
• 1.5.26 - Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Port 3389
• 1.5.27 - Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Ports 5060/5061
• 1.5.28 - IP protocol types
1.5.28.1 - Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

1.5.28.2 - TCP
1.5.28.3 - UDP
1.5.28.4 - Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
1.5.28.5 - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
1.5.28.5.1 - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) - Authentication Header
(AH)/Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)
• 1.5.29 - Connectionless vs. connection-oriented
3.0 Network Cabling and Hardware

Devices
3.1 Copper Cables and Connectors 1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for
a solution.
• 1.3.1 - Copper

1.3.1.1.1 - Twisted pair - Cat 5
1.3.1.1.2 - Twisted pair - Cat 5e
1.3.1.1.4 - Twisted pair - Cat 6a
1.3.1.2 - Coaxial/RG-6
1.3.1.3 - Twinaxial
1.3.1.4 - Termination standards
1.3.1.4.1 - Termination standards - TIA/EIA-568A
1.3.1.4.2 - Termination standards - TIA/EIA-568B
• 1.3.2 - Fiber
1.3.3.2 - RJ11
1.3.3.3 - RJ45
1.3.3.4 - F-type connector
5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate
tools.
• 5.2.1 - Specifications and limitations
5.2.1.1 - Throughput
5.2.1.2 - Speed
5.2.1.3 - Distance
• 5.2.2 - Cable considerations
5.2.2.1 - Shielded and unshielded

5.2.2.2 - Plenum and riser-rated
• 5.2.5 - Common tools
5.2.5.1 - Cable crimper
3.2 Fiber Optic Cables and Connectors 1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for
a solution.
• 1.3.2 - Fiber
1.3.2.1 - Single-mode
1.3.2.2 - Multimode
1.3.3.1 - Local connector (LC), straight tip (ST), subscriber connector (SC),
mechanical transfer (MT), registered jack (RJ)
1.3.3.1.1 - Local connector (LC), straight tip (ST), subscriber connector (SC),
mechanical transfer (MT), registered jack (RJ) - Angled physical contact (APC)
1.3.3.1.2 - Local connector (LC), straight tip (ST), subscriber connector (SC),
mechanical transfer (MT), registered jack (RJ) - Ultra-physical contact (UPC)
1.3.3.5 - Transceivers/media converters
1.3.3.6 - Transceiver type
1.3.3.6.1 - Transceiver type - Small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
1.3.3.6.2 - Transceiver type - Enhanced form-factor pluggable (SFP+)
1.3.3.6.3 - Transceiver type - Quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP)
1.3.3.6.4 - Transceiver type - Enhanced quad small form-factor pluggable
(QSFP+)
3.3 Wiring Implementation 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• 1.2.7 - Service-related entry point
1.2.7.1 - Demarcation point
1.2.7.2 - Smartjack
a solution.
• 1.3.1 - Copper

1.3.1.1.2 - Twisted pair - Cat 5e
1.3.1.1.4 - Twisted pair - Cat 6a
1.3.1.4 - Termination standards
1.3.1.4.1 - Termination standards - TIA/EIA-568A
1.3.1.4.2 - Termination standards - TIA/EIA-568B
1.3.3.3 - RJ45
• 1.3.4 - Cable management
1.3.4.1 - Patch panel/patch bay

1.3.4.2 - Punchdown block
1.3.4.2.1 - Punchdown block - 66
1.3.4.2.2 - Punchdown block - 110
1.3.4.2.3 - Punchdown block - Krone
1.3.4.2.4 - Punchdown block - Bix
tools.
• 5.2.3 - Cable application
5.2.3.3 - Power over Ethernet

5.2.5.7 - Cable tester
3.4 Troubleshoot Network Media 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• 1.2.7 - Service-related entry point
1.2.7.2 - Smartjack
a solution.
• 1.3.2 - Fiber
1.3.3.1 - Local connector (LC), straight tip (ST), subscriber connector (SC),
tools.
5.2.1.2 - Speed
5.2.1.3 - Distance
5.2.2.1 - Shielded and unshielded

5.2.2.2 - Plenum and riser-rated
5.2.3.1 - Rollover cable/console cable

5.2.3.2 - Crossover cable
5.2.3.3 - Power over Ethernet
• 5.2.4 - Common issues
5.2.4.1 - Attenuation
5.2.4.2 - Interference
5.2.4.3 - Decibel (dB) loss
5.2.4.4 - Incorrect pinout
5.2.4.5 - Bad ports
5.2.4.6 - Open/short
5.2.4.7 - Light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators
5.2.4.8 - Incorrect transceivers
5.2.4.9 - Duplexing issues
5.2.4.10 - Transmit and receive (TX/RX) reversed
5.2.4.11 - Dirty optical cables

5.2.5.2 - Punchdown tool
5.2.5.3 - Tone generator
5.2.5.4 - Loopback adapter
5.2.5.5 - Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR)
5.2.5.6 - Multimeter
5.2.5.7 - Cable tester
5.2.5.8 - Wire map
5.2.5.9 - Tap
5.2.5.10 - Fusion splicers
5.2.5.11 - Spectrum analyzers
5.2.5.12 - Snips/cutters
5.2.5.13 - Cable stripper
5.2.5.14 - Fiber light meter
3.5 Network Adapters 1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for
a solution.
1.3.3.5 - Transceivers/media converters

1.3.3.6 - Transceiver type
1.3.3.6.1 - Transceiver type - Small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
1.3.3.6.2 - Transceiver type - Enhanced form-factor pluggable (SFP+)
1.3.3.6.3 - Transceiver type - Quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP)
1.3.3.6.4 - Transceiver type - Enhanced quad small form-factor pluggable
(QSFP+)
2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.
2.1.1.14 - Media Converter

3.6 Networking Devices 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.
2.1.1.1 - Layer 2 switch

2.1.1.2 - Layer 3 capable switch
2.1.1.3 - Router
2.1.1.4 - Hub
2.1.1.5 - Access point
2.1.1.6 - Bridge
2.1.1.7 - Wireless LAN controller
2.1.1.16 - Firewall
3.2 Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies.
• 3.2.3 - Common documentation
3.2.3.1 - Physical network diagram

3.2.3.1.1 - Physical network diagram - Floor plan
3.2.3.1.2 - Physical network diagram - Rack diagram
3.2.3.1.3 - Physical network diagram - Intermediate distribution frame
(IDF)/main distribution frame (MDF) documentation
3.2.3.2 - Logical network diagram
3.2.3.3 - Wiring diagram
4.0 Network Addressing and

Services
4.1 IP Addressing 1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
1.4.1.1 - RFC1918
• 1.4.2 - IPv4 vs. IPv6
1.4.2.1 - Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

1.4.2.9 - Default gateway
• 1.4.3 - IPv4 subnetting
1.4.3.1 - Classless (variable-length subnet mask)

1.4.3.2 - Classful
1.4.3.2.1 - Classful - A
1.4.3.2.2 - Classful - B
1.4.3.2.3 - Classful - C
1.4.3.2.4 - Classful - D
1.4.3.2.5 - Classful - E
1.4.3.3 - Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation
4.2 APIPA and Alternate Addressing 1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
• 1.4.2 - IPv4 vs. IPv6
4.3 DHCP 1.6 Explain the use and purpose of network services.
• 1.6.1 - DHCP
1.6.1.1 - Scope
1.6.1.2 - Exclusion ranges
1.6.1.3 - Reservation
1.6.1.4 - Dynamic assignment
1.6.1.5 - Static assignment
1.6.1.6 - Lease time
1.6.1.7 - Scope options
1.6.1.8 - Available leases
1.6.1.9 - DHCP relay
1.6.1.10 - IP helper/UDP forwarding
4.4 DHCP Relay 1.6 Explain the use and purpose of network services.
• 1.6.1 - DHCP
1.6.1.9 - DHCP relay

1.6.1.10 - IP helper/UDP forwarding
4.5 DNS 1.6 Explain the use and purpose of network services.
• 1.6.2 - DNS
1.6.2.1 - Record types

1.6.2.1.1 - Record types - Address (A)
1.6.2.1.2 - Record types - Canonical name (CNAME)
1.6.2.1.3 - Record types - Mail exchange (MX)
1.6.2.1.4 - Record types - Authentication, authorization, accounting, auditing (AAAA
1.6.2.1.5 - Record types - Start of authority (SOA)
1.6.2.1.6 - Record types - Pointer (PTR)
1.6.2.1.7 - Record types - Text (TXT)
1.6.2.1.8 - Record types - Service (SRV)
1.6.2.1.9 - Record types - Name server (NS)
1.6.2.2 - Global hierarchy
1.6.2.2.1 - Global hierarchy - Root DNS servers
1.6.2.2.2 - Global hierarchy - Internal vs. external
1.6.2.2.3 - Global hierarchy - Zone transfers
1.6.2.2.4 - Global hierarchy - Authoritative name servers
1.6.2.2.5 - Global hierarchy - Time to live (TTL)
1.6.2.2.6 - Global hierarchy - DNS caching
1.6.2.2.7 - Global hierarchy - Reverse DNS/reverse lookup/forward lookup
1.6.2.2.8 - Global hierarchy - Recursive lookup/iterative lookup
4.6 NTP 1.6 Explain the use and purpose of network services.
• 1.6.3 - NTP
1.6.3.1 - Stratum
1.6.3.2 - Clients
1.6.3.4 - Servers
4.7 IP Version 6 1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
• 1.4.2 - IPv4 vs. IPv6

1.4.2.2 - Extended unique identifier (EUI-64)
1.4.2.3 - Multicast
1.4.2.4 - Unicast
1.4.2.5 - Anycast
1.4.2.6 - Broadcast
1.4.2.7 - Link local
1.4.2.8 - Loopback
1.4.2.9 - Default gateway
• 1.4.4 - IPv6 concepts
1.4.4.1 - Tunneling
1.4.4.2 - Dual stack
1.4.4.3 - Shorthand notation
1.4.4.4 - Router advertisement
1.4.4.5 - Stateless address autoconfiguration (SLAAC)
4.8 Multicast 1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
• 1.4.2 - IPv4 vs. IPv6
1.4.2.3 - Multicast
1.4.2.4 - Unicast
1.4.2.5 - Anycast
1.4.2.6 - Broadcast
4.9 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Issues 5.3 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands.
• 5.3.2 - Command line tool
5.3.2.1 - ping
5.3.2.2 - ipconfig/ifconfig/ip
5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot general networking issues.
5.5.2.3 - Duplicate MAC address
4.10 Troubleshoot IP Communications 5.3 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands.
5.3.2.1 - ping
5.3.2.4 - traceroute/tracert
5.3.2.5 - arp
5.3.2.6 - netstat
4.11 Troubleshoot DNS 5.3 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands.
5.3.2.1 - ping
5.3.2.3 - nslookup/dig
5.3.2.7 - hostname
5.5.2.19 - DNS issues
5.0 Ethernet
5.1 Ethernet 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• 1.2.3 - Bus
a solution.
• 1.3.5 - Ethernet standards
1.3.5.1 - Copper
1.3.5.1.1 - Copper - 10BASE-T
1.3.5.1.2 - Copper - 100BASE-TX
1.3.5.1.3 - Copper - 1000BASE-T
1.3.5.1.4 - Copper - 10GBASE-T
1.3.5.1.5 - Copper - 40GBASE-T
1.3.5.2 - Fiber
1.3.5.2.1 - 100BASE-FX
1.3.5.2.2 - 100BASE-SX
1.3.5.2.3 - 1000BASE-SX
1.3.5.2.4 - 1000BASE-LX
1.3.5.2.5 - 10GBASE-SR
1.3.5.2.6 - 10GBASE-LR
1.3.5.2.7 - Coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM)
1.3.5.2.8 - Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM)
1.3.5.2.8 - Bidirectional wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)
• 2.3.7 - Carrier-sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)

5.2 Connect Network Devices 5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate
tools.
5.2.3.1 - Rollover cable/console cable
5.2.3.2 - Crossover cable
5.3 Troubleshoot Physical Connectivity 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• 1.2.1 - Mesh
• 1.2.3 - Bus
• 1.2.4 - Ring
• 1.2.5 - Hybrid
tools.
6.0 Firewalls and Intrusion Detection

6.1 Firewalls 4.3 Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques.
• 4.3.1 - Best practices
4.3.1.14 - Access control list

4.3.1.15 - Role-based access
4.3.1.16 - Firewall rules
4.3.1.16.1 - Firewall rules - Explicit deny
4.3.1.16.2 - Firewall rules - Implicit deny
6.2 Firewall Design and Implementation 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.
2.1.1.9 - Proxy server

2.1.1.15 - Intrusion prevention system (IPS)/intrusion detection system (IDS) device
2.1.1.16 - Firewall
4.1 Explain common security concepts.
• 4.1.8 - Defense in depth
4.1.8.2 - Screened subnet [previously known as demilitarized zone (DMZ)]
4.3 Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques.

5.5.2.16 - Host-based/network-based firewall settings
6.3 Screened Subnets (DMZ) 4.1 Explain common security concepts.
6.4 Intrusion Detection and Prevention 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.
7.0 Switching and Routing

7.1 Switching 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.

2.1.1.3 - Router
4.4 Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications.
• 4.4.9 - In-band vs. out-of-band management

7.2 Basic Switch Configuration 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.

2.1.1.3 - Router
• 2.3.1 - Data virtual local area network (VLAN)

• 2.3.2 - Voice VLAN
• 2.3.3 - Port configurations
2.3.3.9 - Auto-medium-dependent interface crossover (MDI-X)
• 2.3.4 - Media access control (MAC) address tables


• 2.3.9 - Neighbor Discovery Protocol
• 4.4.9 - In-band vs. out-of-band management

7.3 Switch Ports 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.


2.3.3.1 - Port tagging/802.1Q

2.3.3.2 - Port aggregation
2.3.3.2.1 -Port aggregation - Link Aggregation Control Protocl (LACP)
2.3.3.6 - Port mirroring
2.3.3.8 - Jumbo frames
• 2.3.5 - Power over Ethernet (PoE)/Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+)

• 2.3.6 - Spanning Tree Protocol
7.4 Switch Security 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.

2.1.1.3 - Router

• 2.3.2 - Voice VLAN
2.3.3.7 - Port security
• 4.1.9 - Authentication methods
4.1.9.8 - 802.1X
4.2 Compare and contrast common types of attacks.
• 4.2.1 - Technology-based
4.2.1.4 - VLAN hopping

4.2.1.5 - ARP spoofing
4.2.1.11 - MAC spoofing
• 4.3.2 - Wireless security
4.3.2.1 - MAC filtering
7.5 Routing 1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
• 1.4.5 - Virtual IP (VIP)

• 1.4.6 - Subinterfaces
2.2 Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts.
• 2.2.1 - Routing
2.2.1.1 - Dynamic routing

2.2.1.1.1 - Dynamic routing - Protocols [Routing Internet Protocol (RIP), Open
Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
2.2.1.1.2 - Dynamic routing - Link state vs. distance vector vs. hybrid
2.2.1.2 - Static routing
2.2.1.3 - Default route
2.2.1.4 - Administrative distance
2.2.1.5 - Exterior vs. interior
2.2.1.6 - Time to live
• 2.2.2 - Bandwidth management
2.2.2.1 - Traffic shaping

2.2.2.2 - Quality of service (QoS)
2.3.3.1 - Port tagging/802.1Q
3.3 Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best
solution.
• 3.3.6 - Redundancy and high availability (HA) concepts
3.3.6.5.2 - Active-active vs. active-passive - Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol

(VRRP)/First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
7.6 Network Address Translation 1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
1.4.1.2 - Network address translation (NAT)

1.4.1.3 - Port address translation (PAT)
7.7 Switching and Routing 5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot general networking issues.
Troubleshooting
• 5.5.1 - Considerations
5.5.1.1 - Device configuration review

5.5.1.2 - Routing tables
5.5.1.3 - Interface status
5.5.1.4 - VLAN assignment
5.5.1.5 - Network performance baselines
5.5.2.1 - Collisions
5.5.2.2 - Broadcast storm
5.5.2.3 - Duplicate MAC address
5.5.2.4 - Duplicate IP address
5.5.2.5 - Multicast flooding
5.5.2.6 - Asymmetrical routing
5.5.2.7 - Switching loops
5.5.2.8 - Routing loops
5.5.2.9 - Rogue DHCP server
5.5.2.10 - DHCP scope exhaustion
5.5.2.11 - IP setting issues
5.5.2.11.1 - IP setting issues - Incorrect gateway
5.5.2.11.2 - IP setting issues - Incorect subnet mask
5.5.2.11.3 - IP setting issues - Incorrect IP address
5.5.2.11.4 - IP setting issues - Incorrect DNS
5.5.2.12 - Missing route
8.0 Specialized Networks

8.1 Corporate and Datacenter Networks 1.7 Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture.
• 1.7.2 - Software-defined networking
1.7.2.1 - Application layer

1.7.2.2 - Control layer
1.7.2.3 - Infrastructure layer
1.7.2.4 - Management plane
• 1.7.5 - Storage area networks
1.7.5.1 - Connection types

1.7.5.1.1 - Connection types - Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
1.7.5.1.2 - Connection types - Fibre Channel
1.7.5.1.3 - Connection types - Internet Small Computer Systems Interface
(iSCSI)
8.2 Voice over IP (VoIP) 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.
2.1.1.13 - Voice gateway
• 2.1.2 - Networked devices
2.1.2.1 - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone
2.2 Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts.
• 2.2.2 - Bandwidth management
2.2.2.2 - Quality of service (QoS)
8.3 Virtualization 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• 1.2.8 - Virtual network concepts
1.2.8.1 - vSwitch
1.2.8.2 - Virtual network interface card (vNIC)
1.2.8.3 - Network function virtualization (NFV)
1.2.8.4 - Hypervisor
• 4.4.7 - Virtual desktop

8.4 Virtual Networking 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• 1.2.8 - Virtual network concepts
1.2.8.1 - vSwitch
1.2.8.2 - Virtual network interface card (vNIC)
1.2.8.3 - Network function virtualization (NFV)
1.2.8.4 - Hypervisor
8.5 Cloud Concepts and Connectivity 1.8 Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options.
• 1.8.1 - Deployment models
1.8.1.1 - Public
18.1.2 - Private
1.8.1.3 - Hybrid
1.8.1.4 - Community
• 1.8.2 - Service models
1.8.2.1 - Software as a service (SaaS)

1.8.2.2 - Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
1.8.2.3 - Platform as a service (PaaS)
1.8.2.4 - Desktop as a service (DaaS)
• 1.8.4 - Connectivity options
1.8.4.1 - Virtual private network (VPN)

1.8.4.2 - Private-direct connection to cloud provider
• 1.8.5 - Multitenancy
• 1.8.6 - Elasticity
• 1.8.7 - Scalability
• 1.8.8 - Security implications
8.6 Internet of Things (IoT) 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.
• 2.1.2 - Networked devices
2.1.2.6 - Internet of Things (IoT)

2.1.2.6.1 - Internet of Things (IoT) - Refrigerator
2.1.2.6.2 - Internet of Things (IoT) - Smart speakers
2.1.2.6.3 - Internet of Things (IoT) - Smart thermostats
2.1.2.6.4 - Internet of Things (IoT) - Smart doorbells
2.1.2.7 - Industrial control systems/supervisory control and data acquisition
(SCADA)
9.0 Wireless Networking

9.1 Wireless Concepts and Standards 2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.
• 2.4.1 - 802.11 standards
2.4.1.1 - a
2.4.1.2 - b
2.4.1.3 - g
2.4.1.4 - n (WiFi 4)
2.4.1.5 - ac (WiFi 5)
2.4.1.6 - ax (WiFi 6)
• 2.4.2 - Frequencies and range
2.4.2.1 - 2.4GHz
2.4.2.2 - 5GHz
• 2.4.3 - Channels
2.4.3.1 - Regulatory impacts
• 2.4.4 - Channel bonding

• 2.4.5 - Service set identifier (SSID)
2.4.5.1 - Basic service set

2.4.5.2 - Extended service set
2.4.5.3 - Independent basic service set (Ad-hoc)
2.4.5.4 - Roaming
• 2.4.9 - Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO)
9.2 Wireless Configuration 2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.
• 2.4.7 - Encryption standards
2.4.7.1 - WiFi Protected Access (WPA)/WPA2 Personal [Advanced Encryption

Standard (AES)/Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)]
2.4.7.2 - WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (AES/TKIP)
9.3 Wireless Network Design 2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.
• 2.4.6 - Antenna types
2.4.6.1 - Omni
2.4.6.2 - Directional
5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues.
5.4.1.2 - Speed
5.4.1.3 - Distance
5.4.1.4 - Received signal strength indication (RSSI) signal strength
5.4.1.5 - Effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP)/power settings
5.4.2.1 - Antennas
5.4.2.1.1 - Antennas - Placement
5.4.2.1.2 - Antennas - Type
5.4.2.1.3 - Antennas - Polarization
5.4.2.2 - Channel utilization
5.4.2.3 - AP association time
5.4.2.4 - Site survey
9.4 Wireless Network Implementation 2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.

2.4.5.2 - Extended service set
2.4.5.3 - Independent basic service set (Ad-hoc)

2.4.5.4 - Roaming
• 2.4.7 - Encryption standards
2.4.7.1 - WiFi Protected Access (WPA)/WPA2 Personal [Advanced Encryption

2.4.7.2 - WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (AES/TKIP)
9.5 Wireless Security 4.2 Compare and contrast common types of attacks.
4.2.1.7 - Rogue access point (AP)

4.2.1.8 - Evil twin
4.2.1.13 - Deauthentication
• 4.3.2 - Wireless security
4.3.2.1 - MAC filtering

4.3.2.2 - Antenna placement
4.3.2.3 - Power levels
4.3.2.4 - Wireless client isolation
4.3.2.5 - Guest network isolation
4.3.2.6 - Preshared keys (PSKs)
4.3.2.7 - EAP
4.3.2.8 - Geofencing
4.3.2.9 - Captive portal
5.5.2.21 - BYOD challenges
9.6 Wireless Troubleshooting 5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues.
5.4.1.2 - Speed
5.4.1.3 - Distance
5.4.1.4 - Received signal strength indication (RSSI) signal strength
5.4.1.5 - Effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP)/power settings
5.4.2.1 - Antennas
5.4.2.1.1 - Antennas - Placement
5.4.2.1.2 - Antennas - Type
5.4.2.1.3 - Antennas - Polarization
5.4.2.2 - Channel utilization
5.4.2.3 - AP association time
5.4.2.4 - Site survey
5.4.3.1 - Interference
5.4.3.1.1 - Interference - Channel overlap
5.4.3.2 - Antenna cable attenuation/signal loss
5.4.3.3 - RF attenuation/signal loss
5.4.3.4 - Wrong SSID
5.4.3.5 - Incorrect passphrase
5.4.3.6 - Encryption protocol mismatch
5.4.3.7 - Insufficient wireless coverage
5.4.3.8 - Captive portal issues
5.4.3.9 - Client disassociation issues
10.0 Wide Area Networks (WANs)

10.1 WAN Concepts 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
• 1.2.6 - Network types and characteristics
1.2.6.11 - Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS)
1.2.9.1 - Satellite
1.2.9.2 - Digital subscriber line (DSL)
1.2.9.3 - Cable
1.2.9.4 - Leased line
1.2.9.5 - Metro-optical
a solution.
• 1.3.5 - Ethernet standards
1.3.5.2.7 - Coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM)

1.3.5.2.8 - Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM)
1.3.5.2.8 - Bidirectional wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)
10.2 Internet Connectivity 1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.
1.2.9.1 - Satellite
1.2.9.2 - Digital subscriber line (DSL)
1.2.9.3 - Cable
1.2.9.4 - Leased line
1.2.9.5 - Metro-optical
2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.
• 2.4.8 - Cellular technologies
2.4.8.1 - Code-division multiple access (CDMA)

2.4.8.2 - Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)
2.4.8.3 - Long-Term Evolution (LTE)
2.4.8.4 - 3G, 4G, 5G
10.3 Remote Access 3.2 Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies.
• 3.2.2 - Hardening and security policies
3.2.2.4 - Remote access policy
4.1.9.2 - Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+)

4.1.9.4 - Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS
10.4 Virtual Private Networks 4.4 Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications.
• 4.4.1 - Site-to-site VPN

• 4.4.2 - Client-to-site VPN
4.4.2.1 - Clientless VPN

4.4.2.2 - Split tunnel vs. full tunnel
• 4.4.8 - Authentication and authorization considerations
11.0 Network Operations and

Management
11.1 Performance Metrics 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.
• 3.1.1 - Performance metrics/sensors
3.1.1.1 - Device/chassis
3.1.1.1.1 - Device/chassis - Temperature
3.1.1.1.2 - Device/chassis - Central processing unit (CPU) usage
3.1.1.1.3 - Device/chassis - Memory
3.1.1.2 - Network metrics
3.1.1.2.1 - Network metrics - Bandwidth
3.1.1.2.2 - Network metrics - Latency
3.1.1.2.3 - Network metrics - Jitter
• 3.1.7 - Baselines
11.2 Network Management with SNMP 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.
• 3.1.2 - SNMP
3.1.2.1 - Traps
3.1.2.2 - Object identifiers (OIDs)
3.1.2.3 - Management information bases (MIBs)
11.3 Log File Management 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.
• 3.1.3 - Network device logs
3.1.3.1 - Log reviews

3.1.3.1.1 - Log reviews - Traffic logs
3.1.3.1.2 - Log reviews - Audit logs
3.1.3.1.3 - Log reviews - Syslog
3.1.3.2 - Logging levels/severity levels
11.4 Monitoring 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.

3.1.3.1.1 - Log reviews - Traffic logs
3.1.3.1.3 - Log reviews - Syslog
• 3.1.4 - Interface statistics/status
3.1.4.1 - Link state (up/down)

3.1.4.2 - Speed/duplex
3.1.4.3 - Send/receive traffic
3.1.4.4 - Cyclic redundancy checks (CRCs)
3.1.4.5 - Protocol packet and byte counts
• 3.1.5 - Interface errors or alerts
3.1.5.1 - CRC errors

3.1.5.2 - Giants
3.1.5.3 - Runts
3.1.5.4 - Encapsulation errors
• 3.1.6 - Environmental factors and sensors
3.1.6.1 - Temperature
3.1.6.2 - Humidity
3.1.6.3 - Electrical
3.1.6.4 - Flooding
• 3.1.7 - Baselines
• 3.1.8 - NetFlow data
• 3.1.9 - Uptime/downtime
5.3 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands.
• 5.3.1 - Software tools
5.3.1.2 - Protocol analyzer/packet capture

5.3.1.3 - Bandwidth speed tester
5.3.1.4 - Port scanner
5.3.1.5 - iperf
5.3.1.6 - NetFlow analyzers
5.3.1.9 - IP scanner
11.5 Organization Policies 3.2 Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies.
• 3.2.1 - Plans and procedures
3.2.1.1 - Change management

3.2.1.2 - Incident response plan
3.2.1.3 - Disaster recovery plan
3.2.1.4 - Business continuity plan
3.2.1.5 - System life cycle
3.2.1.6 - Standard operating procedures
3.2.2.1 - Password policy

3.2.2.2 - Acceptable use policy
3.2.2.3 - Bring your own device (BYOD) policy
3.2.2.4 - Remote access policy
3.2.2.5 - Onboarding and offboarding policy
3.2.2.6 - Security policy
3.2.2.4 - Data loss prevention
• 3.2.3 - Common documentation
3.2.3.1 - Physical network diagram

3.2.3.1.1 - Physical network diagram - Floor plan
3.2.3.1.2 - Physical network diagram - Rack diagram
3.2.3.1.3 - Physical network diagram - Intermediate distribution frame
(IDF)/main distribution frame (MDF) documentation
3.2.3.2 - Logical network diagram

3.2.3.3 - Wiring diagram
3.2.3.4 - Site survey report
3.2.3.5 - Audit and assessment report
3.2.3.6 - Baseline configurations
• 3.2.4 - Common agreements
3.2.4.1 - Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)

3.2.4.2 - Service-level agreement (SLA)
11.6 Redundancy and High Availability 3.3 Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best
solution.
• 3.3.1 - Load balancing

• 3.3.2 - Multipathing
• 3.3.3 - Network interface card (NIC) teaming
• 3.3.4 - Redundant hardware/clusters
3.3.4.1 - Switches
3.3.4.2 - Routers
3.3.4.3 - Firewalls
• 3.3.5 - Facilities and infrastructure support
3.3.5.1 - Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

3.3.5.2 - Power distribution units (PDUs)
3.3.5.3 - Generatos
3.3.5.4 - HVAC
3.3.5.5 - Fire suppression
• 3.3.6 - Redundancy and high availability (HA) concepts
3.3.6.1 - Cold site

3.3.6.2 - Warm site
3.3.6.3 - Hot site
3.3.6.4 - Cloud site

3.3.6.5 - Active-active vs. active-passive
3.3.6.5.1 - Active-active vs. active-passive - Multiple Internet service providers
(ISPs)/diverse paths
3.3.6.5.2 - Active-active vs. active-passive - Virtual Router Redundancy
Protocol (VRRP)/First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
3.3.6.6 - Mean time to repair (MTTR)
3.3.6.7 - Mean time between failure (MTBF)
3.3.6.8 - Recovery time objective (RTO)
3.3.6.9 - Recovery point objective (RPO)
3.3.7.1 - State
3.3.7.2 - Configuration
11.7 Data Backup and Storage 3.3 Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best
solution.
3.3.7.1 - State
11.8 Remote Management 4.4 Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications.
• 4.4.3 - Remote desktop connection

• 4.4.4 - Remote desktop gateway
• 4.4.5 - SSH
• 4.4.6 - Virtual network computing (VNC)

12.1 Security Concepts 4.1 Explain common security concepts.
• 4.1.1 - Confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA)
• 4.1.2 - Threats
4.1.2.1 - Internal
4.1.2.2 - External
• 4.1.3 - Vulnerabilities
4.1.3.1 - Common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)

4.1.3.2 - Zero-day
• 4.1.4 - Exploits
• 4.1.5 - Least privilege
• 4.1.6 - Role-based access
• 4.1.7 - Zero Trust
4.1.8.1 - Network segmentation enforcement

4.1.8.3 - Separation of duties
4.1.8.4 - Network access control
4.1.8.5 - Honeypot
4.1.9.1 - Multifactor
4.1.9.2 - Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+)
4.1.9.3 - Single sign-on (SSO)
4.1.9.5 - LDAP
4.1.9.6 - Kerberos
4.1.9.7 - Local authentication
4.1.9.8 - 802.1X
4.1.9.9 - Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
12.2 Risk Management 4.1 Explain common security concepts.
• 4.1.10 - Risk Management
4.1.10.1 - Security risk assessments

4.1.10.1.1 - Security risk assessments - Threat assessment
4.1.10.1.2 - Security risk assessments - Vulnerability assessment
4.1.10.1.3 - Security risk assessments - Penetration testing
4.1.10.1.4 - Security risk assessments - Posture assessment
4.1.10.2 - Business risk assessments
4.1.10.2.1 - Business risk assessments - Process assessment
4.1.10.2.2 - Business risk assessments - Vendor assessment
• 4.1.11 - Security information and event management (SIEM)
4.5 Explain the importance of physical security.
• 4.5.3 - Asset disposal
4.5.3.1 - Factory reset/wipe configuration

4.5.3.2 - Sanitize devices for disposal
12.3 Physical Security 4.5 Explain the importance of physical security.
• 4.5.1 - Detection methods
4.5.1.1 - Camera
4.5.1.2 - Motion detection
4.5.1.3 - Asset tags
4.5.1.4 - Tamper detection
• 4.5.2 - Prevention methods
4.5.2.1 - Employee training

4.5.2.2 - Access control hardware
4.5.2.2.1 - Access control hardware - Badge readers
4.5.2.2.2 - Access control hardware - Biometrics
4.5.2.3 - Locking racks
4.5.2.4 - Locking cabinets

4.5.2.5 - Access control vestibule (previously known as a mantrap)
4.5.2.6 - Smart lockers
12.4 Social Engineering 4.2 Compare and contrast common types of attacks.
• 4.2.2 - Human and environmental
4.2.2.1 - Social engineering

4.2.2.1.1 - Social engineering - Phishing
4.2.2.1.2 - Social engineering - Tailgating
4.2.2.1.3 - Social engineering - Piggybacking
4.2.2.1.4 - Social engineering - Shoulder surfing
12.5 Network Threats and Attacks 4.2 Compare and contrast common types of attacks.
4.2.1.1 - Denial-of-service (DoS)/distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)

4.2.1.1.1 - Denial-of-service (DoS)/distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) -
Botnet/command and control
4.2.1.3 - DNS poisoning
4.2.1.9 - Ransomware
4.2.1.10 - Password attacks
4.2.1.10.1 - Password attacks - Brute-force
4.2.1.10.2 - Password attacks - Dictionary
4.2.1.14 - Malware
12.6 Spoofing Attacks 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.
2.1.1.16 - Firewall
4.2.1.2 - On-path attack (previously known as man-in-the-middle attack)

4.2.1.3 - DNS poisoning
4.2.1.5 - ARP spoofing
4.2.1.6 - Rogue DHCP
4.2.1.11 - MAC spoofing
4.2.1.12 - IP spoofing
4.3.1.11 - Enable DHCP snooping
13.0 Hardening and Update

Management
13.1 Network Hardening 4.3 Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques.
4.3.1.1 - Secure SNMP

4.3.1.2 - Router Advertisement (RA) Guard
4.3.1.3 - Port security
4.3.1.4 - Dynamic ARP inspection
4.3.1.5 - Control plane policing
4.3.1.6 - Private VLANs
4.3.1.7 - Disable unneeded switchports
4.3.1.8 - Disable unneeded network services
4.3.1.9 - Change default passwords
4.3.1.10 - Password complexity/length
4.3.1.11 - Enable DHCP snooping

4.3.1.12 - Change default VLAN
4.3.1.13 - Patch and firmware management
13.2 Authentication 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.

4.1.9.6 - Kerberos
4.1.9.7 - Local authentication
4.1.9.8 - 802.1X
4.1.9.9 - Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
• 4.4.8 - Authentication and authorization considerations
4.5 Explain the importance of physical security.
• 4.5.2 - Prevention methods
4.5.2.2.2 - Access control hardware - Biometrics
5.5.2.14 - Certificate issues
13.3 Hardening Authentication 3.2 Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies.
3.2.2.1 - Password policy
4.3.1.9 - Change default passwords
13.4 Update Management 3.3 Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best
solution.
3.3.7.1 - State
4.3.1.13 - Patch and firmware management
14.0 Network Optimization and

Troubleshooting
14.1 Optimization 2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on
the network.

2.1.1.3 - Router
2.1.1.4 - Hub
4.2.1.2 - On-path attack (previously known as man-in-the-middle attack)
5.5.2.23 - Network performance issues
14.2 General Network Issues 5.1 Explain the network troubleshooting methodology.
• 5.1.1 - Identify the problem
5.1.1.1 - Gather information

5.1.1.2 - Question users
5.1.1.3 - Identify symptoms
5.1.1.4 - Determine if anything has changed
5.1.1.5 - Duplicate the problem, if possible
5.1.1.6 - Approach multiple problems individually
• 5.1.2 - Establish a theory of probable cause
5.1.2.1 - Question the obvious

5.1.2.2 - Consider multiple approaches
5.1.2.2.1 - Consider multiple approaches - Top-to-bottom/bottom-to-top OSI
model
5.1.2.2.2 - Consider multiple approaches -Divide and conquer
• 5.1.3 - Test the theory to determine the cause
5.1.3.1 - If the theory is confirmed, determine the next steps to resolve the problem
5.1.3.2 - If the theory is not confirmed, reestablish a new theory or escalate
• 5.1.4 - Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
• 5.1.5 - Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
• 5.1.6 - Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measure
• 5.1.7 - Document findings, actions, outcomes, and lessons learned
5.5.2.7 - Switching loops

5.5.2.8 - Routing loops
5.5.2.9 - Rogue DHCP server
5.5.2.10 - DHCP scope exhaustion
5.5.2.13 - Low optical link budget
5.5.2.14 - Certificate issues
5.5.2.15 - Hardware failure
5.5.2.16 - Host-based/network-based firewall settings
5.5.2.17 - Blocked services, ports, or addresses
5.5.2.18 - Incorrect VLAN
5.5.2.19 - DNS issues
5.5.2.20 - NTP issues
5.5.2.21 - BYOD challenges
5.5.2.22 - Licensed feature issues
5.5.2.23 - Network performance issues
14.3 Troubleshooting Utilities 5.3 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands.
• 5.3.1 - Software tools
5.3.1.1 - WiFi analyzer

5.3.1.2 - Protocol analyzer/packet capture
5.3.1.3 - Bandwidth speed tester
5.3.1.4 - Port scanner
5.3.1.5 - iperf
5.3.1.6 - NetFlow analyzers
5.3.1.7 - Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server
5.3.1.8 - Terminal emulator
5.3.1.9 - IP scanner
5.3.2.1 - ping
5.3.2.3 - nslookup/dig
5.3.2.5 - arp
5.3.2.6 - netstat
5.3.2.7 - hostname
5.3.2.8 - route
5.3.2.9 - telnet
5.3.2.10 - tcpdump
5.3.2.11 - nmap
A.0 TestOut Network Pro - Practice

Exams
A.1 Prepare for TestOut Network Pro
Certification
A.2 TestOut Network Pro Domain
Review
B.0 CompTIA Network+ N10-008

Practice Exams
B.1 Prepare for Certification
Practice Exams (20 Questions)
Practice Exams (All Questions)
Objective Mapping: CompTIA N10-008 Objectives to TestOut Section
# Domain TestOut Section
1.0 Networking Fundamentals
1.1 Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
1.1.1 - OSI model

o 1.1.1.1 - Layer 1 – Physical
o 1.1.1.2 - Layer 2 – Data link
o 1.1.1.3 - Layer 3 – Network
o 1.1.1.4 - Layer 4 – Transport
o 1.1.1.5 - Layer 5 – Session
o 1.1.1.6 - Layer 6 – Presentation
o 1.1.1.7 - Layer 7 – Application
1.1.2 - Data encapsulation and decapsulation within the OSI model context
o 1.1.2.1 - Ethernet header
o 1.1.2.2 - Internet Protocol (IP) header
o 1.1.2.3 - Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
headers
o 1.1.2.4 - TCP flags
o 1.1.2.5 - Payload
o 1.1.2.6 - Maximum transmission unit (MTU)
1.2 Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types. 2.1
3.3, 3.4
1.2.1 - Mesh 5.1, 5.3
1.2.2 - Star/hub-and-spoke 8.3, 8.4
1.2.3 - Bus 10.1, 10.2
1.2.4 - Ring
1.2.5 - Hybrid
1.2.6 - Network types and characteristics
o 1.2.6.1 - Peer-to-peer
o 1.2.6.2 - Client-server
o 1.2.6.3 - Local area network (LAN)

o 1.2.6.4 - Metropolitan area network (MAN)
o 1.2.6.5 - Wide area network (WAN)
o 1.2.6.6 - Wireless local area network (WLAN)
o 1.2.6.7 - Personal area network (PAN)
o 1.2.6.8 - Campus area network (CAN)
o 1.2.6.9 - Storage area network (SAN)
o 1.2.6.10 - Software-defined wide area network (SDWAN)
o 1.2.6.11 - Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS)
o 1.2.6.12 - Multipoint generic routing encapsulation (mGRE)
1.2.7 - Service-related entry point
o 1.2.7.1 - Demarcation point
o 1.2.7.2 - Smartjack
1.2.8 - Virtual network concepts
o 1.2.8.1 - vSwitch
o 1.2.8.2 - Virtual network interface card (vNIC)
o 1.2.8.3 - Network function virtualization (NFV)
o 1.2.8.4 - Hypervisor
1.2.9 - Provider links
o 1.2.9.1 - Satellite
o 1.2.9.2 - Digital subscriber line (DSL)
o 1.2.9.3 - Cable
o 1.2.9.4 - Leased line
o 1.2.9.5 - Metro-optical
1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution. 2.1
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,
1.3.1 - Copper 3.5
o 1.3.1.1 - Twisted pair 5.1
o 1.3.1.1.1 - Twisted pair - Cat 5 10.1
o 1.3.1.1.2 - Twisted pair - Cat 5e
o 1.3.1.1.3 - Twisted pair - Cat 6
o 1.3.1.1.4 - Twisted pair - Cat 6a
o 1.3.1.2 - Coaxial/RG-6
o 1.3.1.3 - Twinaxial
o 1.3.1.4 - Termination standards
o 1.3.1.4.1 - Termination standards - TIA/EIA-568A

o 1.3.1.4.2 - Termination standards - TIA/EIA-568B
1.3.2 - Fiber
o 1.3.2.1 - Single-mode
o 1.3.2.2 - Multimode
1.3.3 - Connector types
o 1.3.3.1 - Local connector (LC), straight tip (ST), subscriber connector (SC),
o 1.3.3.1.1 - Local connector (LC), straight tip (ST), subscriber connector (SC),
mechanical transfer (MT), registered jack (RJ) - Angled physical contact (APC)
o 1.3.3.1.2 - Local connector (LC), straight tip (ST), subscriber connector (SC),
mechanical transfer (MT), registered jack (RJ) - Ultra-physical contact (UPC)
o 1.3.3.2 - RJ11
o 1.3.3.3 - RJ45
o 1.3.3.4 - F-type connector
o 1.3.3.5 - Transceivers/media converters
o 1.3.3.6 - Transceiver type
o 1.3.3.6.1 - Transceiver type - Small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
o 1.3.3.6.2 - Transceiver type - Enhanced form-factor pluggable (SFP+)
o 1.3.3.6.3 - Transceiver type - Quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP)
o 1.3.3.6.4 - Transceiver type - Enhanced quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP+)
1.3.4 - Cable management
o 1.3.4.1 - Patch panel/patch bay
o 1.3.4.2 - Fiber distribution panel
o 1.3.4.2 - Punchdown block
o 1.3.4.2.1 - Punchdown block - 66
o 1.3.4.2.2 - Punchdown block - 110
o 1.3.4.2.3 - Punchdown block - Krone
o 1.3.4.2.4 - Punchdown block - Bix
1.3.5 - Ethernet standards
o 1.3.5.1 - Copper
o 1.3.5.1.1 - Copper - 10BASE-T
o 1.3.5.1.2 - Copper - 100BASE-TX
o 1.3.5.1.3 - Copper - 1000BASE-T
o 1.3.5.1.4 - Copper - 10GBASE-T
o 1.3.5.1.5 - Copper - 40GBASE-T
o 1.3.5.2 - Fiber
o 1.3.5.2.1 - 100BASE-FX
o 1.3.5.2.2 - 100BASE-SX
o 1.3.5.2.3 - 1000BASE-SX
o 1.3.5.2.4 - 1000BASE-LX
o 1.3.5.2.5 - 10GBASE-SR
o 1.3.5.2.6 - 10GBASE-LR
o 1.3.5.2.7 - Coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM)
o 1.3.5.2.8 - Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM)
o 1.3.5.2.8 - Bidirectional wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)
1.4 Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes. 2.1
4.1, 4.2, 4.7, 4.8
1.4.1 - Public vs. private 7.5, 7.6
o 1.4.1.1 - RFC1918
o 1.4.1.2 - Network address translation (NAT)
o 1.4.1.3 - Port address translation (PAT)
1.4.2 - IPv4 vs. IPv6
o 1.4.2.1 - Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
o 1.4.2.2 - Extended unique identifier (EUI-64)
o 1.4.2.3 - Multicast
o 1.4.2.4 - Unicast
o 1.4.2.5 - Anycast
o 1.4.2.6 - Broadcast
o 1.4.2.7 - Link local
o 1.4.2.8 - Loopback
o 1.4.2.9 - Default gateway
1.4.3 - IPv4 subnetting
o 1.4.3.1 - Classless (variable-length subnet mask)
o 1.4.3.2 - Classful
o 1.4.3.2.1 - Classful - A
o 1.4.3.2.2 - Classful - B
o 1.4.3.2.3 - Classful - C
o 1.4.3.2.4 - Classful - D
o 1.4.3.2.5 - Classful - E
o 1.4.3.3 - Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation
1.4.4 - IPv6 concepts
o 1.4.4.1 - Tunneling
o 1.4.4.2 - Dual stack
o 1.4.4.3 - Shorthand notation
o 1.4.4.4 - Router advertisement
o 1.4.4.5 - Stateless address autoconfiguration (SLAAC)

1.4.5 - Virtual IP (VIP)
1.4.6 - Subinterfaces
1.5 Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives. 2.4
1.5.1 - File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Ports 20/21

1.5.2 - Secure Shell (SSH) Port 22
1.5.3 - Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Port 22
1.5.4 - Telnet Port 23
1.5.5 - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Port 25
1.5.6 - Domain Name System (DNS) Port 53
1.5.7 - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Ports 67/68
1.5.8 - Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) Port 69
1.5.9 - Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Port 80
1.5.10 - Post Office Protocol v3 (POP3) Port 110
1.5.11 - Network Time Protocol (NTP) Port 123
1.5.12 - Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) Port 143
1.5.13 - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Ports 161/162
1.5.14 - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Port 389
1.5.15 - Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) [Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)] Port 443
1.5.16 - HTTPS [Transport Layer Security (TLS)] Port 443
1.5.17 - Server Message Block (SMB) Port 445
1.5.18 - Syslog Port 514
1.5.19 - SMTP TLS Port 587
1.5.20 - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (over SSL) (LDAPS) Port 636
1.5.21 - IMAP over SSL Port993
1.5.22 - POP3 over SSL Port 995
1.5.23 - Structured Query Language (SQL) Server Port 1433
1.5.24 - SQLnet Port 1521
1.5.25 - MySQL Port 3306
1.5.26 - Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Port 3389
1.5.27 - Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Ports 5060/5061
1.5.28 - IP protocol types
o 1.5.28.1 - Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
o 1.5.28.2 - TCP
o 1.5.28.3 - UDP
o 1.5.28.4 - Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
o1.5.28.5 - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)

o1.5.28.5.1 - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) - Authentication Header
(AH)/Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)
1.5.29 - Connectionless vs. connection-oriented
1.6 Explain the use and purpose of network services. 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
1.6.1 - DHCP
o 1.6.1.1 - Scope
o 1.6.1.2 - Exclusion ranges
o 1.6.1.3 - Reservation
o 1.6.1.4 - Dynamic assignment
o 1.6.1.5 - Static assignment
o 1.6.1.6 - Lease time
o 1.6.1.7 - Scope options
o 1.6.1.8 - Available leases
o 1.6.1.9 - DHCP relay
o 1.6.1.10 - IP helper/UDP forwarding
1.6.2 - DNS
o 1.6.2.1 - Record types
o 1.6.2.1.1 - Record types - Address (A)
o 1.6.2.1.2 - Record types - Canonical name (CNAME)
o 1.6.2.1.3 - Record types - Mail exchange (MX)
o 1.6.2.1.4 - Record types - Authentication, authorization, accounting, auditing
(AAAA
o 1.6.2.1.5 - Record types - Start of authority (SOA)
o 1.6.2.1.6 - Record types - Pointer (PTR)
o 1.6.2.1.7 - Record types - Text (TXT)
o 1.6.2.1.8 - Record types - Service (SRV)
o 1.6.2.1.9 - Record types - Name server (NS)
o 1.6.2.2 - Global hierarchy
o 1.6.2.2.1 - Global hierarchy - Root DNS servers
o 1.6.2.2.2 - Global hierarchy - Internal vs. external
o 1.6.2.2.3 - Global hierarchy - Zone transfers
o 1.6.2.2.4 - Global hierarchy - Authoritative name servers
o 1.6.2.2.5 - Global hierarchy - Time to live (TTL)
o 1.6.2.2.6 - Global hierarchy - DNS caching
o 1.6.2.2.7 - Global hierarchy - Reverse DNS/reverse lookup/forward lookup
o 1.6.2.2.8 - Global hierarchy - Recursive lookup/iterative lookup

1.6.3 - NTP
o 1.6.3.1 - Stratum
o 1.6.3.2 - Clients
o 1.6.3.4 - Servers
1.7 Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture. 8.1
1.7.1 - Three-tiered
o 1.7.1.1 - Core
o 1.7.1.2 - Distribution/aggregation layer
o 1.7.1.3 - Access/edge
1.7.2 - Software-defined networking
o 1.7.2.1 - Application layer
o 1.7.2.2 - Control layer
o 1.7.2.3 - Infrastructure layer
o 1.7.2.4 - Management plane
1.7.3 - Spine and leaf
o 1.7.3.1 - Software-defined network
o 1.7.3.2 - Top-of-rack switching
o 1.7.3.3 - Backbone
1.7.4 - Branch office vs. on-premises datacenter vs. colocation
1.7.5 - Storage area networks
o 1.7.5.1 - Connection types
o 1.7.5.1.1 - Connection types - Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
o 1.7.5.1.2 - Connection types - Fibre Channel
o 1.7.5.1.3 - Connection types - Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI)
1.8 Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options. 8.5
1.8.1 - Deployment models

o 1.8.1.1 - Public
o 18.1.2 - Private
o 1.8.1.3 - Hybrid
o 1.8.1.4 - Community
1.8.2 - Service models
o 1.8.2.1 - Software as a service (SaaS)
o 1.8.2.2 - Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

o 1.8.2.3 - Platform as a service (PaaS)
o 1.8.2.4 - Desktop as a service (DaaS)
1.8.3 - Infrastructure as code
o 1.8.3.1 - Automation/orchestration
1.8.4 - Connectivity options
o 1.8.4.1 - Virtual private network (VPN)
o 1.8.4.2 - Private-direct connection to cloud provider
1.8.5 - Multitenancy
1.8.6 - Elasticity
1.8.7 - Scalability
1.8.8 - Security implications
2.0 Network Implementations

2.1 Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network. 2.1
3.5, 3.6
2.1.1 - Networking devices 6.2, 6.4
o 2.1.1.1 - Layer 2 switch 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
o 2.1.1.2 - Layer 3 capable switch 8.2, 8.6
o 2.1.1.3 - Router 12.6
o 2.1.1.4 - Hub 14.1
o 2.1.1.5 - Access point
o 2.1.1.6 - Bridge
o 2.1.1.7 - Wireless LAN controller
o 2.1.1.8 - Load balancer
o 2.1.1.9 - Proxy server
o 2.1.1.10 - Cable modem
o 2.1.1.11 - DSL modem
o 2.1.1.12 - Repeater
o 2.1.1.13 - Voice gateway
o 2.1.1.14 - Media Converter
o 2.1.1.15 - Intrusion prevention system (IPS)/intrusion detection system (IDS)
device
o 2.1.1.16 - Firewall
o 2.1.1.17 - VPN headend
2.1.2 - Networked devices
o 2.1.2.1 - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone
o 2.1.2.2 - Printer
o 2.1.2.3 - Physical access control devices
o 2.1.2.4 - Cameras
o 2.1.2.5 - Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) sensors
o 2.1.2.6 - Internet of Things (IoT)
o 2.1.2.6.1 - Internet of Things (IoT) - Refrigerator
o 2.1.2.6.2 - Internet of Things (IoT) - Smart speakers
o 2.1.2.6.3 - Internet of Things (IoT) - Smart thermostats
o 2.1.2.6.4 - Internet of Things (IoT) - Smart doorbells
o 2.1.2.7 - Industrial control systems/supervisory control and data acquisition
(SCADA)
2.2 Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts. 7.5
8.2
2.2.1 - Routing
o 2.2.1.1 - Dynamic routing
o 2.2.1.1.1 - Dynamic routing - Protocols [Routing Internet Protocol (RIP), Open
Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
o 2.2.1.1.2 - Dynamic routing - Link state vs. distance vector vs. hybrid
o 2.2.1.2 - Static routing
o 2.2.1.3 - Default route
o 2.2.1.4 - Administrative distance
o 2.2.1.5 - Exterior vs. interior
o 2.2.1.6 - Time to live
2.2.2 - Bandwidth management
o 2.2.2.1 - Traffic shaping
o 2.2.2.2 - Quality of service (QoS)
2.3 Given a scenario, configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features. 2.3
3.5
2.3.1 - Data virtual local area network (VLAN) 5.1
2.3.2 - Voice VLAN 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
2.3.3 - Port configurations 14.1
o 2.3.3.1 - Port tagging/802.1Q
o 2.3.3.2 - Port aggregation
o 2.3.3.2.1 -Port aggregation - Link Aggregation Control Protocl (LACP)
o 2.3.3.3 - Duplex
o 2.3.3.4 - Speed
o 2.3.3.5 - Flow control
o 2.3.3.6 - Port mirroring
o 2.3.3.7 - Port security
o 2.3.3.8 - Jumbo frames
o 2.3.3.9 - Auto-medium-dependent interface crossover (MDI-X)
2.3.4 - Media access control (MAC) address tables
2.3.5 - Power over Ethernet (PoE)/Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+)
2.3.6 - Spanning Tree Protocol
2.3.7 - Carrier-sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD)
2.3.8 - Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
2.3.9 - Neighbor Discovery Protocol
2.4 Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies. 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4
10.2
2.4.1 - 802.11 standards
o 2.4.1.1 - a
o 2.4.1.2 - b
o 2.4.1.3 - g
o 2.4.1.4 - n (WiFi 4)
o 2.4.1.5 - ac (WiFi 5)
o 2.4.1.6 - ax (WiFi 6)
2.4.2 - Frequencies and range
o 2.4.2.1 - 2.4GHz
o 2.4.2.2 - 5GHz
2.4.3 - Channels
o 2.4.3.1 - Regulatory impacts
2.4.4 - Channel bonding
2.4.5 - Service set identifier (SSID)
o 2.4.5.1 - Basic service set
o 2.4.5.2 - Extended service set
o 2.4.5.3 - Independent basic service set (Ad-hoc)
o 2.4.5.4 - Roaming
2.4.6 - Antenna types
o 2.4.6.1 - Omni
o 2.4.6.2 - Directional
2.4.7 - Encryption standards
o 2.4.7.1 - WiFi Protected Access (WPA)/WPA2 Personal [Advanced Encryption

o 2.4.7.2 - WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (AES/TKIP)
2.4.8 - Cellular technologies
o 2.4.8.1 - Code-division multiple access (CDMA)
o 2.4.8.2 - Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)
o 2.4.8.3 - Long-Term Evolution (LTE)
o 2.4.8.4 - 3G, 4G, 5G
2.4.9 - Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO)
3.0 Network Operations

3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability. 11.1, 11.2, 11.3,
11.4
3.1.1 - Performance metrics/sensors 13.2
o 3.1.1.1 - Device/chassis
o 3.1.1.1.1 - Device/chassis - Temperature
o 3.1.1.1.2 - Device/chassis - Central processing unit (CPU) usage
o 3.1.1.1.3 - Device/chassis - Memory
o 3.1.1.2 - Network metrics
o 3.1.1.2.1 - Network metrics - Bandwidth
o 3.1.1.2.2 - Network metrics - Latency
o 3.1.1.2.3 - Network metrics - Jitter
3.1.2 - SNMP
o 3.1.2.1 - Traps
o 3.1.2.2 - Object identifiers (OIDs)
o 3.1.2.3 - Management information bases (MIBs)
3.1.3 - Network device logs
o 3.1.3.1 - Log reviews
o 3.1.3.1.1 - Log reviews - Traffic logs
o 3.1.3.1.2 - Log reviews - Audit logs
o 3.1.3.1.3 - Log reviews - Syslog
o 3.1.3.2 - Logging levels/severity levels
3.1.4 - Interface statistics/status
o 3.1.4.1 - Link state (up/down)
o 3.1.4.2 - Speed/duplex
o 3.1.4.3 - Send/receive traffic
o 3.1.4.4 - Cyclic redundancy checks (CRCs)
o 3.1.4.5 - Protocol packet and byte counts

3.1.5 - Interface errors or alerts
o 3.1.5.1 - CRC errors
o 3.1.5.2 - Giants
o 3.1.5.3 - Runts
o 3.1.5.4 - Encapsulation errors
3.1.6 - Environmental factors and sensors
o 3.1.6.1 - Temperature
o 3.1.6.2 - Humidity
o 3.1.6.3 - Electrical
o 3.1.6.4 - Flooding
3.1.7 - Baselines
3.1.8 - NetFlow data
3.1.9 - Uptime/downtime
3.2 Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies. 3.6

10.3
3.2.1 - Plans and procedures 11.5
o 3.2.1.1 - Change management 13.3
o 3.2.1.2 - Incident response plan
o 3.2.1.3 - Disaster recovery plan
o 3.2.1.4 - Business continuity plan
o 3.2.1.5 - System life cycle
o 3.2.1.6 - Standard operating procedures
3.2.2 - Hardening and security policies
o 3.2.2.1 - Password policy
o 3.2.2.2 - Acceptable use policy
o 3.2.2.3 - Bring your own device (BYOD) policy
o 3.2.2.4 - Remote access policy
o 3.2.2.5 - Onboarding and offboarding policy
o 3.2.2.6 - Security policy
o 3.2.2.4 - Data loss prevention
3.2.3 - Common documentation
o 3.2.3.1 - Physical network diagram
o 3.2.3.1.1 - Physical network diagram - Floor plan
o 3.2.3.1.2 - Physical network diagram - Rack diagram
o 3.2.3.1.3 - Physical network diagram - Intermediate distribution frame (IDF)/main
distribution frame (MDF) documentation
o 3.2.3.2 - Logical network diagram

o 3.2.3.3 - Wiring diagram
o 3.2.3.4 - Site survey report
o 3.2.3.5 - Audit and assessment report
o 3.2.3.6 - Baseline configurations
3.2.4 - Common agreements
o 3.2.4.1 - Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
o 3.2.4.2 - Service-level agreement (SLA)
o 3.2.4.3 - Memorandum of understanding (MOU)
3.3 Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best solution. 2.1
7.5
3.3.1 - Load balancing 11.6, 11.7
3.3.2 - Multipathing 13.4
3.3.3 - Network interface card (NIC) teaming
3.3.4 - Redundant hardware/clusters
o 3.3.4.1 - Switches
o 3.3.4.2 - Routers
o 3.3.4.3 - Firewalls
3.3.5 - Facilities and infrastructure support
o 3.3.5.1 - Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
o 3.3.5.2 - Power distribution units (PDUs)
o 3.3.5.3 - Generatos
o 3.3.5.4 - HVAC
o 3.3.5.5 - Fire suppression
3.3.6 - Redundancy and high availability (HA) concepts
o 3.3.6.1 - Cold site
o 3.3.6.2 - Warm site
o 3.3.6.3 - Hot site
o 3.3.6.4 - Cloud site
o 3.3.6.5 - Active-active vs. active-passive
o 3.3.6.5.1 - Active-active vs. active-passive - Multiple Internet service providers
(ISPs)/diverse paths
o 3.3.6.5.2 - Active-active vs. active-passive - Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
(VRRP)/First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
o 3.3.6.6 - Mean time to repair (MTTR)
o 3.3.6.7 - Mean time between failure (MTBF)
o 3.3.6.8 - Recovery time objective (RTO)
o 3.3.6.9 - Recovery point objective (RPO)

3.3.7 - Network device backup/restore
o 3.3.7.1 - State
o 3.3.7.2 - Configuration

4.1 Explain common security concepts. 6.2, 6.3
7.4
4.1.1 - Confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA) 10.3
4.1.2 - Threats 12.1, 12.2
o 4.1.2.1 - Internal 13.2, 13.3
o 4.1.2.2 - External
4.1.3 - Vulnerabilities
o 4.1.3.1 - Common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
o 4.1.3.2 - Zero-day
4.1.4 - Exploits
4.1.5 - Least privilege
4.1.6 - Role-based access
4.1.7 - Zero Trust
4.1.8 - Defense in depth
o 4.1.8.1 - Network segmentation enforcement
o 4.1.8.2 - Screened subnet [previously known as demilitarized zone (DMZ)]
o 4.1.8.3 - Separation of duties
o 4.1.8.4 - Network access control
o 4.1.8.5 - Honeypot
4.1.9 - Authentication methods
o 4.1.9.1 - Multifactor
o 4.1.9.2 - Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+)
o 4.1.9.3 - Single sign-on (SSO)
o 4.1.9.4 - Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS
o 4.1.9.5 - LDAP
o 4.1.9.6 - Kerberos
o 4.1.9.7 - Local authentication
o 4.1.9.8 - 802.1X
o 4.1.9.9 - Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
4.1.10 - Risk Management
o 4.1.10.1 - Security risk assessments
o 4.1.10.1.1 - Security risk assessments - Threat assessment

o 4.1.10.1.2 - Security risk assessments - Vulnerability assessment
o 4.1.10.1.3 - Security risk assessments - Penetration testing
o 4.1.10.1.4 - Security risk assessments - Posture assessment
o 4.1.10.2 - Business risk assessments
o 4.1.10.2.1 - Business risk assessments - Process assessment
o 4.1.10.2.2 - Business risk assessments - Vendor assessment
4.1.11 - Security information and event management (SIEM)
4.2 Compare and contrast common types of attacks. 7.4

9.5
4.2.1 - Technology-based 12.4, 12.5, 12.6
o 4.2.1.1 - Denial-of-service (DoS)/distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) 14.1
o 4.2.1.1.1 - Denial-of-service (DoS)/distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) -
Botnet/command and control
o 4.2.1.2 - On-path attack (previously known as man-in-the-middle attack)
o 4.2.1.3 - DNS poisoning
o 4.2.1.4 - VLAN hopping
o 4.2.1.5 - ARP spoofing
o 4.2.1.6 - Rogue DHCP
o 4.2.1.7 - Rogue access point (AP)
o 4.2.1.8 - Evil twin
o 4.2.1.9 - Ransomware
o 4.2.1.10 - Password attacks
o 4.2.1.10.1 - Password attacks - Brute-force
o 4.2.1.10.2 - Password attacks - Dictionary
o 4.2.1.11 - MAC spoofing
o 4.2.1.12 - IP spoofing
o 4.2.1.13 - Deauthentication
o 4.2.1.14 - Malware
4.2.2 - Human and environmental
o 4.2.2.1 - Social engineering
o 4.2.2.1.1 - Social engineering - Phishing
o 4.2.2.1.2 - Social engineering - Tailgating
o 4.2.2.1.3 - Social engineering - Piggybacking
o 4.2.2.1.4 - Social engineering - Shoulder surfing
4.3 Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques. 6.1, 6.2

7.4
4.3.1 - Best practices 9.5
o 4.3.1.1 - Secure SNMP 12.6
o 4.3.1.2 - Router Advertisement (RA) Guard 13.1, 13.3, 13.4
o 4.3.1.3 - Port security
o 4.3.1.4 - Dynamic ARP inspection
o 4.3.1.5 - Control plane policing
o 4.3.1.6 - Private VLANs
o 4.3.1.7 - Disable unneeded switchports
o 4.3.1.8 - Disable unneeded network services
o 4.3.1.9 - Change default passwords
o 4.3.1.10 - Password complexity/length
o 4.3.1.11 - Enable DHCP snooping
o 4.3.1.12 - Change default VLAN
o 4.3.1.13 - Patch and firmware management
o 4.3.1.14 - Access control list
o 4.3.1.15 - Role-based access
o 4.3.1.16 - Firewall rules
o 4.3.1.16.1 - Firewall rules - Explicit deny
o 4.3.1.16.2 - Firewall rules - Implicit deny
4.3.2 - Wireless security
o 4.3.2.1 - MAC filtering
o 4.3.2.2 - Antenna placement
o 4.3.2.3 - Power levels
o 4.3.2.4 - Wireless client isolation
o 4.3.2.5 - Guest network isolation
o 4.3.2.6 - Preshared keys (PSKs)
o 4.3.2.7 - EAP
o 4.3.2.8 - Geofencing
o 4.3.2.9 - Captive portal
4.3.3 - IoT access considerations
4.4 Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications. 7.1, 7.2
8.3
4.4.1 - Site-to-site VPN 10.4
4.4.2 - Client-to-site VPN 11.8
o 4.4.2.1 - Clientless VPN 13.2
o 4.4.2.2 - Split tunnel vs. full tunnel

4.4.3 - Remote desktop connection
4.4.4 - Remote desktop gateway
4.4.5 - SSH
4.4.6 - Virtual network computing (VNC)
4.4.7 - Virtual desktop
4.4.8 - Authentication and authorization considerations
4.4.9 - In-band vs. out-of-band management
4.5 Explain the importance of physical security. 12.2, 12.3

13.2
4.5.1 - Detection methods
o 4.5.1.1 - Camera
o 4.5.1.2 - Motion detection
o 4.5.1.3 - Asset tags
o 4.5.1.4 - Tamper detection
4.5.2 - Prevention methods
o 4.5.2.1 - Employee training
o 4.5.2.2 - Access control hardware
o 4.5.2.2.1 - Access control hardware - Badge readers
o 4.5.2.2.2 - Access control hardware - Biometrics
o 4.5.2.3 - Locking racks
o 4.5.2.4 - Locking cabinets
o 4.5.2.5 - Access control vestibule (previously known as a mantrap)
o 4.5.2.6 - Smart lockers
4.5.3 - Asset disposal
o 4.5.3.1 - Factory reset/wipe configuration
o 4.5.3.2 - Sanitize devices for disposal
5.0 Network Troubleshooting

5.1 Explain the network troubleshooting methodology. 14.2
5.1.1 - Identify the problem

o 5.1.1.1 - Gather information
o 5.1.1.2 - Question users
o 5.1.1.3 - Identify symptoms
o 5.1.1.4 - Determine if anything has changed

o 5.1.1.5 - Duplicate the problem, if possible
o 5.1.1.6 - Approach multiple problems individually
5.1.2 - Establish a theory of probable cause
o 5.1.2.1 - Question the obvious
o 5.1.2.2 - Consider multiple approaches
o 5.1.2.2.1 - Consider multiple approaches - Top-to-bottom/bottom-to-top OSI model
o 5.1.2.2.2 - Consider multiple approaches -Divide and conquer
5.1.3 - Test the theory to determine the cause
o 5.1.3.1 - If the theory is confirmed, determine the next steps to resolve the problem
o 5.1.3.2 - If the theory is not confirmed, reestablish a new theory or escalate
5.1.4 - Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
5.1.5 - Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
5.1.6 - Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measure
5.1.7 - Document findings, actions, outcomes, and lessons learned
5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools. 3.1, 3.3, 3.4
5.2, 5.3
5.2.1 - Specifications and limitations
o 5.2.1.1 - Throughput
o 5.2.1.2 - Speed
o 5.2.1.3 - Distance
5.2.2 - Cable considerations
o 5.2.2.1 - Shielded and unshielded
o 5.2.2.2 - Plenum and riser-rated
5.2.3 - Cable application
o 5.2.3.1 - Rollover cable/console cable
o 5.2.3.2 - Crossover cable
o 5.2.3.3 - Power over Ethernet
5.2.4 - Common issues
o 5.2.4.1 - Attenuation
o 5.2.4.2 - Interference
o 5.2.4.3 - Decibel (dB) loss
o 5.2.4.4 - Incorrect pinout
o 5.2.4.5 - Bad ports
o 5.2.4.6 - Open/short
o 5.2.4.7 - Light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators
o 5.2.4.8 - Incorrect transceivers
o 5.2.4.9 - Duplexing issues

o 5.2.4.10 - Transmit and receive (TX/RX) reversed
o 5.2.4.11 - Dirty optical cables
5.2.5 - Common tools
o 5.2.5.1 - Cable crimper
o 5.2.5.2 - Punchdown tool
o 5.2.5.3 - Tone generator
o 5.2.5.4 - Loopback adapter
o 5.2.5.5 - Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR)
o 5.2.5.6 - Multimeter
o 5.2.5.7 - Cable tester
o 5.2.5.8 - Wire map
o 5.2.5.9 - Tap
o 5.2.5.10 - Fusion splicers
o 5.2.5.11 - Spectrum analyzers
o 5.2.5.12 - Snips/cutters
o 5.2.5.13 - Cable stripper
o 5.2.5.14 - Fiber light meter
5.3 Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands. 4.9, 4.10, 4.11
11.4
5.3.1 - Software tools 14.3
o 5.3.1.1 - WiFi analyzer
o 5.3.1.2 - Protocol analyzer/packet capture
o 5.3.1.3 - Bandwidth speed tester
o 5.3.1.4 - Port scanner
o 5.3.1.5 - iperf
o 5.3.1.6 - NetFlow analyzers
o 5.3.1.7 - Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server
o 5.3.1.8 - Terminal emulator
o 5.3.1.9 - IP scanner
5.3.2 - Command line tool
o 5.3.2.1 - ping
o 5.3.2.2 - ipconfig/ifconfig/ip
o 5.3.2.3 - nslookup/dig
o 5.3.2.4 - traceroute/tracert
o 5.3.2.5 - arp
o 5.3.2.6 - netstat
o 5.3.2.7 - hostname
o 5.3.2.8 - route
o 5.3.2.9 - telnet
o 5.3.2.10 - tcpdump
o 5.3.2.11 - nmap
5.3.3 - Basic network platform commands
o 5.3.3.1 - show interface
o 5.3.3.2 - show config
o 5.3.3.3 - show route
5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues. 9.3, 9.6
5.4.1 - Specifications and limitations

o 5.4.1.1 - Throughput
o 5.4.1.2 - Speed
o 5.4.1.3 - Distance
o 5.4.1.4 - Received signal strength indication (RSSI) signal strength
o 5.4.1.5 - Effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP)/power settings
5.4.2 - Considerations
o 5.4.2.1 - Antennas
o 5.4.2.1.1 - Antennas - Placement
o 5.4.2.1.2 - Antennas - Type
o 5.4.2.1.3 - Antennas - Polarization
o 5.4.2.2 - Channel utilization
o 5.4.2.3 - AP association time
o 5.4.2.4 - Site survey
o 5.4.3.1 - Interference
o 5.4.3.1.1 - Interference - Channel overlap
o 5.4.3.2 - Antenna cable attenuation/signal loss
o 5.4.3.3 - RF attenuation/signal loss
o 5.4.3.4 - Wrong SSID
o 5.4.3.5 - Incorrect passphrase
o 5.4.3.6 - Encryption protocol mismatch
o 5.4.3.7 - Insufficient wireless coverage
o 5.4.3.8 - Captive portal issues
o 5.4.3.9 - Client disassociation issues
5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot general networking issues. 4.9, 4.11

6.2
5.5.1 - Considerations 7.7
o 5.5.1.1 - Device configuration review 9.5
o 5.5.1.2 - Routing tables 13.2
o 5.5.1.3 - Interface status 14.1, 14.2
o 5.5.1.4 - VLAN assignment
o 5.5.1.5 - Network performance baselines
o 5.5.2.1 - Collisions
o 5.5.2.2 - Broadcast storm
o 5.5.2.3 - Duplicate MAC address
o 5.5.2.4 - Duplicate IP address
o 5.5.2.5 - Multicast flooding
o 5.5.2.6 - Asymmetrical routing
o 5.5.2.7 - Switching loops
o 5.5.2.8 - Routing loops
o 5.5.2.9 - Rogue DHCP server
o 5.5.2.10 - DHCP scope exhaustion
o 5.5.2.11 - IP setting issues
o 5.5.2.11.1 - IP setting issues - Incorrect gateway
o 5.5.2.11.2 - IP setting issues - Incorect subnet mask
o 5.5.2.11.3 - IP setting issues - Incorrect IP address
o 5.5.2.11.4 - IP setting issues - Incorrect DNS
o 5.5.2.12 - Missing route
o 5.5.2.13 - Low optical link budget
o 5.5.2.14 - Certificate issues
o 5.5.2.15 - Hardware failure
o 5.5.2.16 - Host-based/network-based firewall settings
o 5.5.2.17 - Blocked services, ports, or addresses
o 5.5.2.18 - Incorrect VLAN
o 5.5.2.19 - DNS issues
o 5.5.2.20 - NTP issues
o 5.5.2.21 - BYOD challenges
o 5.5.2.22 - Licensed feature issues
o 5.5.2.23 - Network performance issues

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Objective Mapping: LabSim Section to TestOut Network Pro Objectives

Section Title TestOut Network Pro Objectives

1.1 Network Pro Introduction

• 1.1.1 - Connect and reconnect Ethernet networks

1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices

• 1.2.5 - Connect network components

2.0 Networking Basics

3.0 Network Cabling and Hardware Devices

• 1.1.1 - Connect and reconnect Ethernet networks

1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices

• 1.2.5 - Connect network components

• 1.1.1 - Connect and reconnect Ethernet networks

• 1.2.4 - Connect patch panel cables

• 1.1.4 - Connect computer and network components

1.2 Implement Wired and Wireless devices

• 1.2.5 - Connect network components

• 1.2.3 - Create a home wireless network

2.2 Configure routers and switches

• 2.2.1 - Configure switches

4.0 Network Addressing and Services

• 2.1.1 - Configure IP addresses

2.3 Configure wireless and VoIP

• 2.3.2 - Connect mobile devices

4.2 APIPA and Alternate Addressing 2.1 Configure IP addressing

• 2.1.1 - Configure IP addresses

• 3.1.1 - Implement a DHCP server

• 3.1.1 - Implement a DHCP server

• 3.2.1 - Configure DNS addresses

5.1 Troubleshoot configuration and services

• 5.1.3 - Troubleshoot DNS records

• 2.3.5 - Configure NTP

• 2.1.2 - Configure an IPv6 address

• 5.1.2 - Troubleshoot IP configuration

4.10 Troubleshoot IP Communications 2.1 Configure IP addressing

• 2.1.1 - Configure IP addresses

• 3.2.3 - Explore nslookup

• 1.1.1 - Connect and reconnect Ethernet networks

• 1.1.4 - Connect computer and network components

• 2.2.5 - Configure routers

5.2 Troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity

• 5.2.1 - Explore physical connectivity

6.0 Firewalls and Intrusion Detection

• 4.1.1 - Configure a host firewall

• 4.1.2 - Configure a perimeter firewall

• 4.1.3 - Configure a screened subnet

• 4.5.1 - Implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS)

7.0 Switching and Routing

• 4.2.1 - Secure switches

• 2.2.1 - Configure switches

3.3 Manage device discovery and VLANs

• 3.3.3 - Create and configure VLANs

• 1.2.3 - Create a home wireless network

2.2 Configure routers and switches

• 2.2.2 - Configure ports

2.3 Configure wireless and VoIP

• 2.3.4 - Configure trunking

• 2.2.1 - Configure switches

4.2 Secure switches and wireless networks