The objective of this chapter is to provide the reader with an understanding of the following:

Domain 1.0 – Media and Topologies – 20%

1.1 Recognize the following logical or physical network topologies given a schematic diagram or description

• wireless

1.2 Specify the main features of 802.2 (LLC), 802.3 (Ethernet), 802.5 (token ring), 802.11b (wireless) and FDDI networking technologies, including:

• media

1.3 Specify the characteristics (e.g., speed, length, topology, cable type, etc.) of the following:

• 100BaseT, 100BaseTX, 10Base2, 10Base5, 100BaseFX
  
  
• Gigabit Ethernet Technologies

1.4 Recognize the following media connectors and/or describe their uses

• RJ-45, AUI, BNC, ST, SC

1.5 Choose the appropriate media type and connectors to add a client to an existing network

Domain 4.0 – Network Support – 32%

4.5 Given a wiring task, select the appropriate tool (e.g. wire crimper, media tester/certifier, punch down tool, tone generator, optical tester, etc.)

4.6 Given a network scenario interpret visual indicators (e.g., link lights, collision lights, etc.) to determine the nature of the problem

4.10 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a network with a particular physical topology (i.e., bus, star/hierarchical, mesh, ring and wireless) and including a network diagram, identify the network area affected and the cause of the problem

4.12 Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a wiring/infrastructure problem, identify the cause of the problem (e.g., bad media, interference, network hardware)