DOMAIN 1.0: Media and Topologies
1.1 Recognize the following logical or physical network topologies given a
schematic diagram or description:
- 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:
- Speed
- Access
- Method
- Topology
- Media
1.3 Specify the characteristics (e.g., speed, length, topology, cable type,
etc.) of the following:
- 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:
- 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.
1.6 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following network
components:
- Hubs
- Switches
- Bridges
- Routers
- Gateways
- CSU/DSU
- Network Interface Cards/ISDN adapters/system area network cards
- Wireless access points
- Modems