A+ Certification/Exam Objectives/Networking

The second domain on the 220-1001 exam is Networking. With networking, you have to be able to set up small office/home office (SOHO) networks, understand a variety of simple networks and know how to use a set of networking tools.

This domain is about 20% of the exam.

The objectives listed below will give you a general sense of what you need to know.

Objectives edit

Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purposes edit

  • Ports and protocols
  • TCP vs. UDP

Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices edit

  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Access points
  • Cloud-based network controller
  • Firewall
  • Network interface card
  • Repeater
  • Hub
  • Cable/DSL modem
  • Bridge
  • Patch panel
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • Ethernet over Power

Given a scenario, install and configure a basic wired/wireless SOHO network edit

  • Router/switch functionality
  • Access point settings
  • IP addressing
  • NIC configuration
  • End-user device configuration
  • IoT device configuration
  • Cable/DSL modem configuration
  • Firewall settings
  • QoS
  • Wireless settings

Compare and contrast wireless networking protocols edit

  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • Frequencies
  • Channels
  • Bluetooth
  • NFC
  • RFID
  • Zigbee
  • Z-Wave
  • 3G
  • 4G
  • 5G
  • LTE

Summarise the properties and purposes of services provided by networked hosts edit

  • Server roles
  • Internet appliance
  • Legacy/embedded systems

Explain common network configuration concepts edit

  • IP addressing
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • IPv4 vs IPv6
  • Subnet mask
  • Gateway
  • VPN
  • VLAN
  • NAT

Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features edit

  • Internet connection types
  • Network types

Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools edit

  • Crimper
  • Cable stripper
  • Multimeter
  • Tone generator and probe
  • Cable tester
  • Loopback plug
  • Punchdown tool
  • WiFi analyzer

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