Standards and Terminology

Define common networking terms for LANs and WANs.
Compare a file-and-print server with an application server.
Compare user-level security with access permission assigned to a shared directory on a server.
Compare a client/server network with a peer-to-peer network.
Compare the implications of using connection-oriented communications with connectionless communications.
Distinguish whether SLIP or PPP is used as the communications protocol for various situations.
Define the communication devices that communicate at each level of the OSI model.
Describe the characteristics and purpose of the media used in IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.5 standards.
Explain the purpose of NDIS and Novell ODI network standards.

Planning

Select the appropriate media for various situations. Media choices include twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and wireless. Situational elements include cost, distance limitations, and number of nodes.
Select the appropriate topology for various token-ring and Ethernet networks.
Select the appropriate network and transport protocol or protocols for various token-ring and Ethernet networks. Protocol choices include DLC, AppleTalk, IPX, TCP/IP, NFS, and SMB.
Select the appropriate connectivity devices for various token-ring and Ethernet networks. Connectivity devices include repeaters, bridges, routers, brouters, and gateways.
List the characteristics, requirements, and appropriate situations for WAN connection services. WAN connection services include X.25, ISDN, frame relay, and ATM.

Implementation

Choose an administrative plan to meet specified needs, including performance management, account management, and security.
Choose a disaster recovery plan for various situations.
Given the manufacturer's documentation for the network adapter, install, configure, and resolve hardware conflicts for multiple network adapters in a token-ring or Ethernet network.
Implement a NetBIOS naming scheme for all computers on a given network.
Select the appropriate hardware and software tools to monitor trends in the network.

Troubleshooting

Identify common errors associated with components required for communications.
Diagnose and resolve common connectivity problems with cards, cables, and related hardware.
Resolve broadcast storms.
Identify and resolve network performance problems.