CompTIA N10-006 Exam Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
| Network Architecture 22% | |
| Explain the functions and applications of various network devices. | 1.Router 2. Switch 3.Multilayer switch 4. Firewall 5. HIDS 6. IDS/IPS 7. Access point (wireless/wired) 8.Content filter 9.Load balancer 10.Hub 11.Analog modem 12.Packet shaper 13.VPN concentrator |
| Compare and contrast the use of networking services and applications. | 1.VPN
3.RAS 4.Web services 5.Unified voice services 6.Network controllers |
| Install and configure the following networking services/applications. | 1.DHCP
4.NAT
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| Explain the characteristics and benefits of various WAN technologies. | 1.Fiber
3.Satellite 4.Broadband cable 5.DSL/ADSL 6. ISDN 7.ATM 8.PPP/multilink PPP 9.MPLS 10.GSM/CDMA
12.WiMAX 13.MetroEthernet 14.Leased lines
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| Install and properly terminate various cable types and connectors using appropriate tools. | 1.Copper connectors
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| Differentiate between common network topologies. | 1. Mesh
4.Star 5.Hybrid 6. Point-to-point 7.Point-to-multipoint 8. Client-server 9.Peer-to-peer |
| Differentiate between network infrastructure implementations. | 1.WAN 2.MAN 3.LAN 4.WLAN
5.PAN
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| Given a scenario, implement and configure the appropriate addressing schema. | 1.IPv6
4.NAT/PAT 5.MAC addressing 6.Multicast 7.Unicast 8.Broadcast 9.Broadcast domains vs. collision domains |
| Explain the basics of routing concepts and protocols. | 1.Loopback interface 2.Routing loops 3.Routing tables 4.Static vs. dynamic routes 5.Default route 6.Distance vector routing protocols
7.Hybrid routing protocols
8.Link state routing protocols
10.Autonomous system numbers 11.Route redistribution 12.High availability
14.Routing metrics
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| Identify the basics elements of unified communication technologies. | 1. VoIP 2.Video 3.Real-time services
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| Compare and contrast technologies that support cloud and virtualization. | 1.Virtualization
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| Given a set of requirements, implement a basic network. | 1. List of requirements 2.Device types/requirements 3.Environment limitations 4.Equipment limitations 5.Compatibility requirements 6.Wired/wireless considerations 7.Security considerations |
| Network Operations 20% | |
| Given a scenario, use appropriate monitoring tools. | 1.Packet/network analyzer 2.Interface monitoring tools 3.Port scanner 4.Top talkers/listeners 5.SNMP management software
8.SYSLOG 9.SIEM 10.Environmental monitoring tools
12.Wireless survey tools 13.Wireless analyzers |
| Given a scenario, analyze metrics and reports from monitoring and tracking performance tools. | 1.Baseline 2.Bottleneck 3.Log management 4.Graphing 5.Utilization
7.Interface monitoring
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| Given a scenario, use appropriate resources to support configuration management. | 1.Archives/backups 2.Baselines 3. On-boarding and off-boarding of mobile devices 4.NAC 5.Documentation
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| Explain the importance of implementing network segmentation. | 1.SCADA systems/industrial control systems 2.Legacy systems 3.Separate private/public networks 4.Honeypot/honeynet 5.Testing lab 6.Load balancing 7.Performance optimization 8.Security 9.Compliance |
| Given a scenario, install and apply patches and updates. | 1.OS updates 2.Firmware updates 3.Driver updates 4.Feature changes/updates 5.Major vs. minor updates 6.Vulnerability patches 7.Upgrading vs. downgrading
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| Given a scenario, configure a switch using proper features. | 1.VLAN
5.PoE and PoE+ (802.3af, 802.3at) 6.Switch management
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| Install and configure wireless LAN infrastructure and implement the appropriate technologies in support of wireless capable devices. | 1.Small office, home office wireless router 2.Wireless access points
4.Site surveys
7.Goodput 8.Connection types
10.Antenna types
12.Signal strength
14.Topologies
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| Network Security 18% | |
| Compare and contrast risk related concepts. | 1. Disaster recovery2. Business continuity 3. Battery backups/UPS 4. First responders 5. Data breach 6.End user awareness and training 7.Single point of failure
9.Vulnerability scanning 10.Penetration testing |
| Compare and contrast common network vulnerabilities and threats. | 1.Attacks/threats
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| Given a scenario, implement network hardening techniques. | 1.Anti-malware software
4.Disable unneeded network services 5.Use secure protocols
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| Compare and contrast physical security controls. | 1.Mantraps 2.Network closets 3.Video monitoring
4.Door access controls |
| Given a scenario, install and configure a basic firewall. | 1.Types of firewalls
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| Explain the purpose of various network access control models. | 1. 802.1x2. Posture assessment 3. Guest network 4. Persistent vs. non-persistent agents 5. Quarantine network 6. Edge vs. access control |
| Summarize basic forensic concepts. | 1. First responder2. Secure the area
4. eDiscovery 5. Evidence/data collection 6. Chain of custody 7. Data transport 8. Forensics report 9. Legal hold |
| Troubleshooting 24% | |
| Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting methodology. | 1.Identify the problem
5. Implement the solution or escalate as necessary 6. Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventative measures 7. Document findings, actions and outcomes |
| Given a scenario, analyze and interpret the output of troubleshooting tools. | 1.Command line tools
3. Certifiers 4. Multimeter 5. Cable tester 6. Light meter 7. Toner probe 8. Speed test sites 9. Looking glass sites 10. WiFi analyzer 11. Protocol analyzer |
| Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common wireless issues. | 1. Signal loss2. Interference 3. Overlapping channels
5. Device saturation 6.Untested updates 7. Wrong SSID 8. Power levels 9. Open networks 10. Rogue access point 11. Wrong antenna type 12. Incompatibilities 13. Wrong encryption 14. Bounce 15.MIMO 16. AP placement 17. AP configurations
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| Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common copper cable issues. | 1. Shorts2. Opens 3. Incorrect termination (mismatched standards)
6. Distance limitations 7. Attenuation/Db loss 8. Bad connector 9. Bad wiring 10. Split pairs 11. Tx/Rx reverse 12. Cable placement 13. Bad SFP/GBIC - cable or transceiver |
| Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common fiber cable issues. | 1. Attenuation/Db loss2. SFP/GBIC - cable mismatch 3. Bad SFP/GBIC - cable or transceiver 4. Wavelength mismatch 5. Fiber type mismatch 6. Dirty connectors 7. Connector mismatch 8. Bend radius limitations 9. Distance limitations |
| Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common network issues. | 1. Incorrect IP configuration/default gateway2. Broadcast storms/switching loop 3. Duplicate IP 4. Speed and duplex mismatch 5. End-to-end connectivity 6. Incorrect VLAN assignment 7. Hardware failure 8. Misconfigured DHCP 9.Misconfigured DNS 10 Incorrect interface/interface misconfiguration 11. Cable placement 12. Interface errors 13. Simultaneous wired/wireless connections 14. Discovering neighboring devices/nodes 15. Power failure/power anomalies 16.MTU/MTU black hole 17. Missing IP routes 18. NIC teaming misconfiguration
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| Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common security issues. | 1. Misconfigured firewall2.Misconfigured ACLs/applications 3. Malware 4.DoS 5. Open/closed ports 6.ICMP-related issues
8. Malicious users
11. ARP issues 12. Banner grabbing/OUI/TCP ports 13. Domain/local group configurations 14. Jamming |
| Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common WAN issues. | 1. Loss of Internet connectivity2. Interface errors 3. Split horizon 4. DNS issues 5. Interference 6. Router configurations 7.Customer premise equipment
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| Industry Standards, Practices and Network Theory 16% | |
| Analyze a scenario and determine the corresponding OSI layer. | 1. Layer 1 – Physical 2. Layer 2 – Data link 3. Layer 3 – Network 4. Layer 4 – Transport 5. Layer 5 – Session 6. Layer 6 – Presentation 7. Layer 7 – Application |
| Explain the basics of network theory and concepts. | 1. Encapsulation/de-encapsulation2. Modulation techniques
5. Bit rates vs. baud rates 6. Sampling size 7. CDMA 8. CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA 9. Carrier detect/sense 10. Wavelength 11. TCP/IP suite
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| Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate wireless standard. | 1. 802.11a2. 802.11b 3. 802.11g 4. 802.11n 5. 802.11ac |
| Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate wired connectivity standard. | 1.Ethernet standards
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| Given a scenario, implement the appropriate policies or procedures. | 1.Security policies
2.Network policies
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| Summarize safety practices. | 1.Electrical safety
2.ESD
3.Installation safety
5. Emergency procedures
7. HVAC |
| Given a scenario, install and configure equipment in the appropriate location using best practices. | 1. Intermediate distribution frame2. Main distribution frame 3. Cable management
6. Air flow 7. Cable trays 8. Rack systems
11. Rack security |
| Explain the basics of change management procedures. | 1.Document reason for a change 2.Change request
4.Maintenance window
6.Documentation
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| Compare and contrast the following ports and protocols. | 1. 80 HTTP 2. 443 HTTPS 3. 137-139 NetBIOS 4. 110 POP 5. 143 IMAP 6. 25 SMTP 7. 5060/5061 SIP 8. 2427/2727 MGCP 9. 5004/5005 RTP 10. 1720 H.323 11. TCP
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| Given a scenario, configure and apply the appropriate ports and protocols. | 1. 20,21 FTP2. 161 SNMP 3. 22 SSH 4. 23 Telnet 5. 53 DNS 6. 67,68 DHCP 7. 69 TFTP 8. 445 SMB 9. 3389 RDP |
Reference: https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/network
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