Theses exam topics are guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) exam.
Operation of computer networks
- Describe the functions and uses of network devices
- Select the components required to design a specific network
- Explain how data flows in a network using the OSI and TCP/IP models and their protocols
- Describe common networking applications
- Understand the purpose of protocols in the OSI and TCP models
- Describe how applications such as VoIP might impact a network
- Interpret and understand network diagrams
- Determine the path between two hosts across a network
- Describe the devices and software required for network and Internet communication
- Identify and troubleshoot common network problems at OSI layers 1, 2, 3 and 7
- Distinguish between LAN/WAN features
Build a small switched network
- Determine the best media, cables, ports, and connectors to interconnect switches to other network devices and hosts
- Understand media access control method for Ethernet technologies
- Explain network segmentation concepts
- Understand basic switching concepts
- Explain the operation of Cisco switches
- Perform initial switch configuration, verify the configuration and save to NVRAM
- Verify network status using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig, SHOW & DEBUG commands
- Implement and verify port security on a switch
- Identify and troubleshoot common switched network cabling issues, configuration issues, and switch hardware failures
Implement an IP addressing scheme for a small branch office
- Design and apply an addressing scheme to a network
- Assign valid IP addresses to networking devices in a LAN
- Explain the operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP
- Describe and verify DNS operation
- Describe the benefits of using private and public IP addressing and its operation
- Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation
- Configure, verify and troubleshoot the operation of DHCP and DNS
- Implement static and dynamic addressing for hosts in a LAN
- Troubleshoot IP addressing issues
Implement a small routed network
- Describe basic routing concepts
- Describe the operation of Cisco routers and router components
- Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices
- Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
- Use the router CLI to configure basic parameters
- Connect, configure, and verify operation status of an interface
- Verify configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH
- Create and verify static or default routes given specific requirements
- Manage IOS configuration files such as save, edit, upgrade, and restore
- Manage Cisco IOS
- Implement password and physical security on devices
- Verify network status and router operation using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig, SHOW & DEBUG commands
WLAN
- Describe standards associated with wireless media
- Describe the purpose of the components in a wireless network
- Ensure that devices can connect to the correct access point
- Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security
- Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks
Identify security threats to a network and describe how to mitigate those threats
- Explain various network security threats and the need to for a comprehensive security policy
- Explain methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
- Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
- Describe the recommended security practices to secure network devices
Implement and verify WAN links
- Describe the different methods for connecting to a WAN
- Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
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