ESwitching Assessment Claims Rev 1 Publish TOS

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Desired Claim Coverage

Assessment Authoring - Table of Specification (TOS)

The Table of Specification (TOS) is a high-level design template for a given assessment. It identifies the claims, components skills, targeted number tasks needed,

and the knowledge or skill level desired for each task. Scoping information is also provided, in most cases, and indicates the environment, features and details

associated with the specified claims.

Assessment design specifications in the TOS allow us to make inferences about what the students can actually do. Because some outcomes are more important than

others in making those judgments, each claim is weighted based on course content, required job skills and certification coverage. Using the TOS helps to ensure that

assessed tasks are relevant to the environment in which the student will work.

In the example below, 25% of the Network Fundamentals Final exam should cover skills from claim 0.1.0. For a 50 question exam, approximately 13 tasks should

cover skills that support claim 0.1.0. Distribution of tasks amongst the component skills is determined during the design phase. Tasks for each claim or component skill

can be either declarative, simple procedural or complex procedural depending on the purpose of exam and the type of claim.

Claimdesired outcome

Component Skillsupporting skill

2008, Cisco Systems, Inc.

ESwitching_Assessment_Claims_rev1publish_TOS.xls 1/12/2009 Note: Information in this file is subject to change based on curriculum


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Claim# Claim/Component skill Scope Targeted % Coverage

on Exam forms

Targeted #

of tasks

on exam

form1.1.0 Describe the Hierarchical Network Model 70% 14

1.1.1 Define the Hierarchical Network Model

access, distribution and core layer

definitions and functions

1.1.2 Describe the benefits of the Hierarchical Network Model

scalability, redundancy, performance,

security, manageability,

maintainability

1.1.3

Describe and implement Hierarchical Network design

principles

network diameter, converged

network, traffic flow analysis, user

community analysis, data-store an

data-server analysis, topology

diagrams

1.2.0 Describe Cisco switch features 30% 6

1.2.1

Identify the key features of switches that are used in

hierarchical networks

1.2.2

Identify the specifications used to select a switch for a

hierarchical network

Switch Form Factors, Performance,

Port density, Power over Ethernet

(PoE), Layer 2 v Layer 3 Functionality

100% 20

CCNA Exploration

LAN Switching and Wireless Claims rev 1

Chapter 1 - Network Models and Switch Features




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exam form

2.1.0

Describe and compare the Ethernet concepts and

techniques used by LAN switches.20% 4

2.1.1Explain the technology and media access control method forEthernet networks.

CSMA/CD, unicast, broadcast,multicast, duplex, speed,

2.1.2Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management

concepts . collision and broadcast domains

2.1.3 Describe key elements affecting network performance latency, congestion, broadcast storms

2.2.0

Explain the switching-related software and hardware

processes that occur in converged enterprise

networks.

30% 6

2.2.1Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco

switches.

process by which switches learn

addresses, frame-filtering process,

how a switch processes data in a

converged network, switching

methods (store and forward/cut

through), symetric and asymetric

switching, memory buffering, layer

2vs layer 3 switches

2.2.2 Describe the operation of the hardware and softwarecomponents of the switch. boot sequence and hardware involved

2.2.3 Manage configuration files. (save, edit, upgrade, restore)

back up to TFTP/Flash, clear config,

password recovery

2.2.4Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to

connect switches to other network devices and hosts. console

2.3.0Perform, verify and troubleshoot a basic configuration

on a switch.

50% 10

CCNA Exploration


Chapter 2 - Basic Switch Configuaration




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CCNA Exploration


Chapter 2 - Basic Switch Configuaration

2.3.1 Perform and save a basic configuration on a switch.

AccessCLI, use help features,

command history, id commandmodes, configure IP Connectivity,

Duplex and Speed, console access,

virtual terminal access, EXEC mode

passwords, service password

encryption, banners, boot parameters

2.3.2Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities,

SHOW & DEBUG commands.

ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp,

ipconfig

2.3.3 Troubleshoot basic switch configuration problems.

2.3.4 Implement basic switch securitydescribe vulnerabilities, configure port

security, unassigned ports

100% 20




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3.1.0 Describe and Implement VLANs. 60% 123.1.1 Describe the benefits and purpose of a VLAN

3.1.2 Define types of VLANs Voice, Static, Dynamic

3.1.3 Describe VLAN Operation

VLAN Port Membership Modes,

Controlling Broadcast Domains with

VLANs, VLAN addressing

3.1.4 Configure VLANs

Add VLANs, delete VLANs, add ports

to VLANs

3.1.5

Verify and troubleshoot VLANs using show and debug

commands

commands and common VLAN

problems (IP addressing)

3.2.0 Describe and Implement Trunking. 40% 83.2.1 Describe the benefits and purpose of a trunk.

3.2.2 Describe trunk operation. IEEEvs ISL, modes

3.2.3 Describe 802.1Q. frame tagging, limitations

3.2.4 Configure trunking.

3.2.5

Verify and troubleshoot trunking using show and debug

commands.

commands and common trunk

problems (native VLAN mismatch,

mode mismatches, vlan list)

100% 20

CCNA Exploration


Chapter3 - VLANs and Trunking




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4.1.0 Describe the operation of VTP. 40% 84.1.1 Describe the benefits and purpose of VTP.

4.1.2 Describe VTP operation.

modes, domains, advertising,

pruning, components (server, clients,

advertisements, modes, domain)

4.2.0 Configure VTP 30% 64.2.1 Configure VTP

4.2.2 Manage VLANs on the VTP server switch sh vtp status, sh int trunk commands

4.3.0 Verify and Troubleshoot VTP 30% 64.3.1 Use show and debug commands to verify VTP.

4.3.2 Identify common VTP configuration issues.

incompatible version, password

issues, domain name, mode issues,

revision number issues

4.3.3 Use show and debug commands to troubleshoot VTP

100% 20

CCNA Exploration


Chapter 4 - VTP




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5.1.0 Describe the role and benefits of STP. 20% 45.1.1 Explain the role of redundancy in a converged network.

5.1.2 Explain the problems caused by redundancy.Layer 2 loops, broadcast storms,duplicate unicast frames

5.1.3 Describe the purpose and benefits of STP.

5.2.0 Describe the operation of the spanning tree algorithm.30% 6

5.2.1

Describe the STP port states and how they prevent

switching loops.

Listening ,learning, forwarding,

disabled, portfast.

5.2.2

Describe the role of the root bridge and the process of

selecting a root bridge on a Cisco switch.

5.2.3

Describe the STP ports roles and the process of selecting

port roles on a Cisco switch.

Root port, designated port, non-

designated port, disabled port

5.2.4

Describe, compare and contrast the features of the PVST+,

RSTP and rapid PVST+ variants of STP.

5.3.0 Configure STP, PVST+ and rapid PVRST+. 25% 55.3.1 Configure the network diameter and portfast.

5.3.2 Modify the root bridge selection process and port priority.

5.3.3 Configure PVST+.5.3.4 Configure rapid PVST+.

5.4.0 Verify and troubleshoot PVST+ and PVRST+ in a redundantly switched network. 25% 5

5.4.1 Verify the root bridge and port roles using show commands.

5.4.2 Verify PVST+ and PVRST+ using show commands.

5.4.3 Design STP for trouble avoidance.

5.4.4 Troubleshoot STP operation using show and debug commands.

100% 20

CCNA Exploration


Chapter 5 - STP/PVST+/PVRST+




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6.1.0

Describe the need for and operation of inter-VLAN

routing.40% 8

6.1.1 Describe the purpose and benefits of inter-VLAN routing.

6.1.2 Describe types of inter-VLAN routing

traditional, router-on-stick and layer 3

switches

6.1.3 Describe operation of inter-VLAN routing tagging, use of subinterfaces

6.2.0 Configure interVLAN routing. 30% 66.2.1 Configure interVLAN routing on physical interfaces.

6.2.2 Configure interVLAN routing on subinterfaces interfaces.

6.3.0 Verify and Troubleshoot interVLAN routing 30% 6

6.3.1

Use basic utilities and show commands to verify inter-VLAN

routing

6.3.2

Use show and debug commands to troubleshoot inter-

VLAN routing

100% 20

CCNA Exploration


Chapter 6 - Inter-VLAN Routing




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form

7.1.0

Identify and describe the components in a small wireless

network.20% 4

7.1.1 Describe, compare and contrast wireless standards. 802.11b, g, a, n

7.1.2Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small

wireless network. Wireless, NICs, Aps, bridges, routers

7.1.3 Describe wireless operation. configurable parameters, topologies, association,

7.2.0

Compare and contrast wireless security features and

capabilities.25% 5

7.2.1 Describe threats to wireless security.

war-drivers, man-in-the-middle

attacks, DoS attacks

7.2.2 Describe wireless security protocols.

WEP, WPA, EAP, AES, TKIP, PSK

7.3.0 Implement a small wireless network 30% 6

7.3.1Choose the appropriate wireless standards and devices to meet

network specifications. planning,

7.3.2 Configure the wireless access point.

7.3.3 Configure a wireless client. scanning for SSID, security

7.3.4 Configure wireless security. SSID cloaking, MAC filtering, WPA2, WEP

7.4.0

Verify wireless network operation and identify common

issues with implementing wireless networks.25% 5

7.4.1 Verify wireless network operation.

7.4.2 Troubleshoot wireless network operation.

access point radio and firmware

issues, incorrect channel settings,

RF interference, access point

misplacement, encryption types,

authentication problems

100% 20

CCNA Exploration


Chapter 7 - Wireless




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exam form0.1.0 Describe the Hierarchical Network Model 5% 3

0.1.1

Describe the characteristics and benefits of the Hierarchical

Network Model

0.1.2Identify the specifications used to select a switch for ahierarchical network

0.2.0Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic

switching concepts.

10% 6

0.2.1Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco

switches.

process by which switches learn

addresses, frame-filtering process,

how a switch processes data in a

converged network

0.2.2

Describe the Ethernet concepts and techniques used by

LAN switches.

duplex, speed, CSMA/CD, unicast,

broadcast,

multicast,microsegmentation, latency,

transmission time,broadcast storms

0.2.3

Describe the operation of the hardware and software

components of the switch. flash, nvram, ram, interfaces, running-

config, startup-config, vlan.dat,

modes (user, privileged etc)

0.3.0Perform, save, verify and troubleshoot an initial

configuration on a switch.

15% 8

CCNA Exploration


Final Exam




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Final Exam

0.3.1 Perform and save a basic configuration on a switch

AccessCLI, use help features,

command history, id command

modes, configure IP Connectivity,Duplex and Speed, console access,

virtual terminal access, EXEC mode

passwords, service password

encryption, banners, boot parameters

0.3.2Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to

connect switches to other network devices and hosts.

0.3.3

Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities,


ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp,

ipconfig

0.3.4

Troubleshoot common switched network media issues,

configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware

failures

0.3.5 Manage IOS and configuration files. save, edit, upgrade, restore

0.3.6 Implement basic switch security

Describe security threats, general

methods to mitigate threats and configure

port security

0.4.0 Describe, configure, verify and troubleshoot STP. 15% 8

0.4.1

Describe the role of and issues associated with redundant

paths in switched networks.

0.4.2

Describe the operation of the spanning tree algorithm and

describe the methods by which it is implemented and used

in a switched network

identify the different RSTP port states

that a switch port transistions through

during the convergence process,

Explain the spanning-tree election

process.

0.4.3 Configure PVST+ PVRST+.




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Final Exam

0.4.4

Verify and troubleshoot PVST+ PVRST+ in a redundantly

switched network using basic utilities, SHOW & DEBUG

commands.

0.5.0 Implement VLANs. 15% 8

0.5.1Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the

need for routing between them.

Describe and compare the concepts,

advantages and disadvantages of

virtual LANs, explain how VLANs are

used to create broadcast domains,

List the common VLAN types

0.5.2 Configure VLANs. Adds, moves changes

0.5.3Verify and troubleshoot VLANS using basic utilities, SHOW& DEBUG commands.

0.6.0 Implement inter-VLAN routing on Cisco Switches 15% 8

0.6.1 Describe the need for and operation of trunking.

0.6.2 Describe the need for and operation of inter-VLAN routing.

0.6.3 Configure trunking.

0.6.4 Configure interVLAN routing.

0.6.5Verify and troubleshoot trunking using basic utilities, SHOW &

DEBUG commands.

0.6.6Verify and Troubleshoot interVLAN routing using basic utilities,


0.7.0

Describe, configure and administer VTP on Cisco

switches.10% 6




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Final Exam

0.7.1 Describe VTP operation

Describe the contents of VTP

messages, the three VTP modes,

pruning

0.7.2 Configure VTP.

0.7.3Verify and troubleshoot VTP using basic utilities, SHOW &

DEBUG commands.

0.8.0 Install a small wireless network 15% 80.8.1 Describe the components in a small wireless network.

0.8.2Compare and contrast the components in a small wireless

network.

0.8.3 Describe wireless operation.

0.8.4 Describe wireless security features and capabilities.0.8.5 Compare and contrast security features and capabilities.

0.8.6 Implement a small wireless network

0.8.7Verify wireless network operation and identify common issues

with implementing wireless networks.

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