Exam Topics: Describe The Operation of Data Networks
Exam Topics: Describe The Operation of Data Networks
Exam Topics: Describe The Operation of Data Networks
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 exam. However, other related topics
may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the
contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any
time without notice.
Describe the operation of data networks
Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how
data flows in a network
Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP
models
Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a
network
Implement a small switched network
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches
to other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet
technologies
Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote
access management
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping,
traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports)
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network
requirements for a small branch office
Describe the need and role of addressing in a network " Create and apply an
addressing scheme to a network
Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in
a LAN environment
Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to
one ISP
Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and
verify operation using CLI and ping
Implement a small routed network
Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup
process)
Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST,
router components)
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to
other network devices and hosts
Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given
specific routing requirements
Verify network status and router operation using basic utilities (including: ping,
traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI
Alliance, ITU/FCC)
Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network.
(including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security
(including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate
those threats
Explain today's increasing network security threats and the need to implement a
comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats