CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+

General Info
Exam #: N10-001
Status: Active
Time Limit: 90 min.
Passing Score: 82%
# of Questions: 65
Format: Form-based
Certifications: Network+
Cost: $190 (US)
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Objectives


Domain % of Exam
Media & Topologies 20%
Protocols & Standards 25%
Network Implementation 23%
Network Support 32%



Domain 1.0 - Media and Topologies - 20%

1.1 Recognize the following logical or physical network topologies given a schematic diagram or description -3%

  • Star/hierarchical
  • bus
  • mesh
  • ring
  • 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 - 3%

  • Speed
  • Access
  • Method
  • Topology
  • Media

1.3 Specify the characteristics (e.g., speed, length, topology, cable type, etc.) of the following - 3%

  • 802.3 (Ethernet) standards
  • 10BASE-T
  • 100BASE-TX
  • 10BASE2
  • 10BASE5
  • 100BASE-FX
  • Gigabit Ethernet

1.4 Recognize the following media connectors and/or describe their uses - 3%

  • RJ-11
  • RJ-45
  • AUI
  • BNC
  • ST
  • SC
1.5 Choose the appropriate media type and connectors to add a client to an existing network. - 3%

1.6 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following network components - 5%

  • Hubs
  • Switches
  • Bridges
  • Routers
  • Gateways
  • CSU/DSU
  • Network Interface Cards/ISDN adapters/system area network cards
  • Wireless access points
  • Modems

Domain 2.0 - Protocols and Standards - 25%

2.1 Given an example identify a MAC address - 1%

2.2 Identify the seven layers of the OSI model and their functions - 2%

2.3 Differentiate between the following network protocols in terms of routing, addressing schemes, interoperability, and naming conventions - 2%

  • TCP/IP
  • IPX/SPX
  • NetBEUI
  • AppleTalk

2.4 Identify the OSI layers at which the following network components operate - 2%

  • Hubs
  • Switches
  • Bridges
  • Routers
  • Network Interface Cards

2.5 Define the purpose, function and/or use of the following protocols within TCP/IP - 2%

  • IP
  • TCP
  • UDP
  • FTP
  • TFTP
  • SMTP
  • HTTP
  • HTTPS
  • POP3/IMAP4
  • TELNET
  • ICMP
  • ARP
  • NTP

2.6 Define the function of TCP/UDP ports. Identify well-known ports. - 2%

2.7 Identify the purpose of the following network services (e.g. DHCP/bootp, DNS, NAT/ICS, WINS, and SNMP) -2%

2.8 Identify IP addresses (Ipv4, Ipv6) and their default subnet masks. - 2%

2.9 Identify the purpose of subnetting and default gateways. - 2%

2.10 Identify the differences between public vs. private networks - 2%

2.11 Identify the basic charachteristics (e.g., speed, capacity, media) of the following WAN technologies - 2%

  • Packet switching vs. circuit switching
  • ISDN
  • FDDI
  • ATM
  • Frame Relay
  • Sonet/SDH
  • T1/E1
  • T3/E3
  • Ocx

2.12 Define the function of the following remote access protocols and services - 2%

  • RAS
  • PPP
  • PPTP
  • ICA

2.13 Identify the following security protocols and describe their purpose and function - 2%

  • IPsec
  • L2TP
  • SSL
  • Kerberos

Domain 3.0 Network Implementation - 23%

3.1 Identify the basic capabilities (i.e. client support, interoperability, authentication, file and print services, application support, and security) of the following server operating systems - 3%

  • UNIX/Linux
  • Netware
  • Windows
  • Macintosh

3.2 Identify the basic capabilities, (i.e., client connectivity, local security mechanisms, and authentication) of the following clients - 2%

3.3 Identify the main characteristics of VLANs - 2%

3.4 Identify the main characteristics of network attached storage - 2%

3.5 Identify the purpose and characteristics of fault tolerance - 2%

3.6 Identify the purpose and characteristics of disaster recovery - 2%

3.7 Given a remote connectivity scenario (e.g., IP, IPX, dial-up, PPPoE, authentication, physical connectivity etc.), configure the connection. - 2%

3.8 Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall. - 2%

3.9 Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a proxy. - 2%

3.10 Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on network functionality (e.g. blocking port numbers, encryption, etc.). - 2%

3.11 Given a network configuration, select the appropriate NIC and network configuration settings (DHCP, DNS, WINS, protocols, NETBIOS/host name, etc.). - 2%

Domain 4.0 Network Support - 32%

4.1 Given a troubleshooting scenario, select the appropriate TCP/IP utility from among the following - 3%

  • Tracert
  • Ping
  • Arp
  • Netstat
  • Nbstat
  • Ipconfig/Ifconfig
  • Winipcfg
  • Nslookup

4.2 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a small office/home office network failure (e.g., xDSL, cable, home satellite, wireless, POTS), identify the cause of the failure. -2%

4.3 Given a troubleshooting scenario involving a remote connectivity problem (e.g., authentication failure, protocol configuration, physical connectivity) identify the cause of the problem. - 2%

4.4 Given specific parameters, configure a client to connect to the following servers.-2%

  • UNIX/Linux
  • Netware
  • Windows
  • Macintosh

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.). - 2%

4.6 Given a network scenario interpret visual indicators (e.g., link lights, collision lights, etc.) to determine the nature of the problem. - 2%

4.7 Given output from a diagnostic utility (e.g. tracert, ping, ipconfig, etc.), identify the utility and interpret the output. - 2%

4.8 Given a scenario, predict the imp act of modifying, adding, or removing network services (e.g., DHCP, DNS, WINS, etc.) on network resources and users. 2%

4.9 Given a network problem scenario, select an appropriate course of action based on a general troubleshooting strategy. This strategy includes the following steps - 4%
  1. Establish the symptoms
  2. Identify the affected area
  3. Establish what has changed
  4. Select the most probable cause
  5. Implement a solution
  6. Test the result
  7. Recognize the potential effects of the solution
  8. Document the solution
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 effected and the cause of the problem. - 3%

4.11 Given a network troubleshooting scenario involving a client connectivity problem (e.g., incorrect protocol/client software/authentication configuration, or insufficient rights/permission), identify the cause of the problem. - 5%

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). - 3%