CompTIA Network+ SPECIALISTS, EXPERTS WITNESSES and FORENSIC CONSULTANTS.
The CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) certification is an internationally recognized validation of the technical knowledge required of foundation-level IT network practitioners. The CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) certification ensures that the successful candidate has the important knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure, describe networking technologies, basic design principles, and adhere to wiring standards and use testing tools. The skills and knowledge measured by this examination were derived from an industry-wide job task analysis and validated through an industry-wide global survey in Q2 2008. The results of this survey were used in weighing the domains and ensuring that the weighting is representative of the relative importance of the content.
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Network Technologies
Explain the function of common networking protocols
Identify commonly used TCP and UDP default ports
Identify the following address formats
Given a scenario, evaluate the proper use of the following addressing technologies and addressing schemes
Identify common IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols
Explain the purpose and properties of routing
Compare the characteristics of wireless communication standards
Network Media and Topologies
Categorize standard cable types and their properties
Identify common connector types
Identify common physical network topologies
Given a scenario, differentiate and implement appropriate wiring standards
Categorize WAN technology types and properties
Categorize LAN technology types and properties
Explain common logical network topologies and their characteristics
Install components of wiring distribution
Network Devices
Install, configure and differentiate between common network devices
Identify the functions of specialized network devices
Explain the advanced features of a switch
Implement a basic wireless network
Network Management
Explain the function of each layer of the OSI model
Identify types of configuration management documentation
Given a scenario, evaluate the network based on configuration management documentation
Conduct network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issues
Explain different methods and rationales for network performance optimization
Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting methodology
Given a scenario, troubleshoot common connectivity issues and select an appropriate solution
Network Tools
Given a scenario, select the appropriate command line interface tool and interpret the output to verify functionality
Explain the purpose of network scanners
Given a scenario, utilize the appropriate hardware tools
Network Security
Explain the function of hardware and software security devices
Explain common features of a firewall
Explain the methods of network access security
Explain methods of user authentication
Explain issues that affect device security
Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques


