Quarter 1 Junior Networking. Testout PCPro / CompTIA A+

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1 Quarter 1 Junior Networking Testout PCPro / CompTIA A+ # Exam Objective Module. Section 1.0 Audio 3.9 Identify audio connectors and cables by sight or name Given an existing system with or without documentation, select and install a sound card to meet end-user requirements. Given an existing system, connect external audio equipment to sound card audio connectors. 2.0 CPU 3.4, 3.10 Given an existing system with or without documentation, select an appropriate processor to meet end-user requirements. Use correct procedures to install a CPU in a motherboard using a thermal pad or paste, a heat sink and fan, and power connectors. View BIOS settings to verify proper installation of the processor. o Enable or disable hyper-threading in the BIOS. o Enable or disable VT support in the BIOS. o Monitor cooling fan speed and CPU temperature. 3.0 Expansion Slots 3.3, 3.7 Given an existing system without documentation, identify expansion cards and slots by sight or by name, including ISA, PCI, AGP, PCI Express (1x, 2x, and 8x), and PCMCIA. Given an existing system, select and install expansion cards based on bus type that meets end-user requirements. 4.0 External Devices (USB, Firewire, parallel, keyboard/mouse, serial) Identify external device connectors and cables by sight or name. Connect external devices using the appropriate connectors and cables. Install drivers for external devices. In the Windows operating system, prepare devices for safe removal. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, Memory 3.5, 3.6 Identify memory module form factors and motherboard memory slots by name or sight (SDRAM, DDR, DDR2, DDR3, Rambus, and Sodimm). Given an existing system with or without documentation, select and

2 install memory modules to meet end-user requirements. Important characteristics include speed, capacity, parity/ecc, dual or triple channels, and continuity modules. Using the BIOS or Windows utilities, identify the amount of installed memory. Use a memory module tester to identify malfunctioning memory. Given a Windows system, configure virtual memory settings to meet scenario requirements. 6.0 Motherboard 3.3, 3.6 Given a scenario where a new motherboard is required in a new or existing PC system, use system documentation and end-user requirements to select and install an appropriate motherboard. Given motherboard and system case documentation, connect header devices and system case connectors to the motherboard. Using the BIOS, enable and disable onboard devices. Using manufacturer-supplied documentation and utility, update the BIOS on a motherboard to the latest revision. 7.0 Networking Identify Ethernet networking cables and connectors by sight or name. Given a scenario and networking requirements, select the necessary connectivity hardware (such as wired network adapters, wireless network adapters, and networking devices). Given a set of basic IP v4 configuration settings or a network diagram, configure a wired, wireless, or dialup network connection in Windows. Use the following networking utilities to view the existing network configuration, test network communications, and troubleshoot basic connectivity problems: o ipconfig o ping o traceroute 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.9, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, Power Supply 3.2 Identify power supply connectors by sight or name. Given a scenario with an existing motherboard and end user requirements, select the appropriate power supply based on power output, the number of available connectors, and the type of connectors used. Given motherboard and power supply documentation, install a power supply in an existing case, connecting it to peripheral devices and the motherboard. Given motherboard and power supply documentation, test the functionality of a power supply. 9.0 Printing 7.1, 7.2,

3 Given an existing system, select and install a printer to meet end-user requirements. Use Windows utilities to configure printing. o Configure local USB and parallel printers. o Connect to a shared printer on a network. o Share a printer, add printer drivers for other operating systems, and manage printer permissions. o Set the default printer. o Manage print jobs and the print queue. o Start and stop the print spooler. o Print a test page. 7.3, Security Configure BIOS security settings such as configuring drive lock, setting user and administrator passwords, enabling/disabling chassis intrusion detection, and enabling/disabling TPM. Configure password and account lockout settings in a local security policy. Configure a screen saver and require a password to unlock a Windows workstation. Configure the basic Windows Firewall. Open necessary ports to support running services and applications. Encrypt files and folders , 12.4, 12.6, 12.7, Storage Given a scenario and a set of user requirements, select the appropriate storage solution (such as flash storage, hard disk, optical disk, or tape drive). Identify SATA and IDE/ATA data connectors, power connectors, and cables by name or by sight. Given an existing system and hard disk labels, install SATA and IDE/ATA storage devices using the appropriate cables, power connectors, and device/jumper settings. Configure BIOS settings for hard disks (including drive detection, SATA mode, and boot order). Configure common RAID arrays using motherboard utilities or Windows Disk Management. Given a newly installed drive and a set of end-user requirements, use Disk Management to configure the drive for use by Windows. o Upgrade to a dynamic disk if required. o Create volumes or partitions. o o Assign a drive letter. Format the drive using an appropriate file system (such as FAT32, NTFS, or FAT64) based on end user requirements. Using Disk Management in Windows, add space to an existing volume by extending the volume or configuring a mount point. Manage the file system type on an existing drive. o Convert a file system to NTFS 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10

4 o Reformat a partition to use the FAT32 file system. Use Windows utilities (Explorer, attrib command) to find or set drive, folder, or file attributes. Schedule and run Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmentation in Windows System Management Use Windows Backup to configure a full system or file backup schedule. Enable system restore and configure a restore point. Configure Windows Update settings. Use Device Manager to update drivers, roll back drivers, and enable or disable devices. Configure Power Management settings in Windows. Enable and configure Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance. Configure local users and groups for a Windows system. Configure User Access Control (UAC) settings in Windows , 9.5, 9.7, Video Given an existing system with an open video slot and documentation, select and install a video card to meet end-user requirements. Identify video connectors and cables by sight or name. Given an existing system with one or more installed video cards, select one or more monitor to meet end-user requirements. Connect one or more monitors to an installed video card. Use Windows utilities to configure display and video adapter settings, including resolution, native resolution, color depth, dual monitor configuration, and refresh rate

5 Quarter 2 Junior Networking CompTIA Network+ / NetPro certifications # Exam Objective Module. Section 1.0 Cables and Connectors Identify network cables by sight or name (Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Straight-through, Crossover, Console) Identify network cable speed capabilities by name (10BaseT, 100BaseT, 1000BaseT, 10GBaseT) Identify network connectors by sight or name (RJ-11, RJ-45, F Type, Serial) Given a scenario and networking requirements, select and install cables for communication between computers and networking devices. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, , 3.2, , Wired Networking Identify network interface cards and motherboard expansion slots by name or sight. Given a scenario where a new networking card is required in a new or existing computer, select and install the appropriate networking card. Identify wired networking devices by name or sight. Given a scenario where computers must communicate within a wired network, select and install the appropriate networking device(s). Given a scenario where computers must communicate with two or more wired networks, select and install the appropriate networking device(s). Given a scenario where a VoIP implementation is required, select and install the appropriate networking devices and cables. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, , 3.2, , 4.2, , 5.5, , 7.2, Wireless Networking Given a scenario where computers must communicate within a wireless network, select and install the appropriate networking devices. Given a Windows system, configure a wireless network connection to use the same encryption standard and authentication as configured on a wireless access point. Given a Windows system, add or update a wireless profile to automatically connect to a wireless network. Given a scenario and a Windows system, prioritize wireless profiles to meet end-user requirements. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, Network Connection Configuration 1.1, 1.2,

6 Identify and select valid IP addresses and classful and classless subnet masks for network connections. Given a Windows system, configure static IP address information on a network connection for communication within a network. Given a Windows system, configure the network connection for communication outside of the local network. Given a Windows system, configure the network connection to use DHCP for IP configuration. Given a Windows system, configure the network connection to query DNS servers. Given a Windows system, configure an alternate IP configuration on a network connection. Given a Windows system, configure the network connection to share an Internet connection to meet end-user requirements. 1.3, 1.4, , 5.2, 5.3, Network Services Given a scenario and a network configuration, identify necessary networking protocols and services. Identify UDP and TCP ports of common networking protocols. Given a scenario and network requirements, identify public and private interfaces and addresses for a NAT implementation. Given a scenario and network requirements, identify and select the DHCP scope, reservations, and options to meet network requirements. 1.3, , 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8, Network Security Given a scenario and security requirements, select protocols to manage remote networking devices. Given a Windows system, configure the basic Windows Firewall by opening the necessary ports based on running services and applications. Identify specific security features included on networking devices. Given a scenario, select and install networking devices to meet networking security requirements. 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, Network Management Given a scenario, select and install networking devices to prioritize network traffic, reduce broadcast or collision domains, and separate voice and data traffic. Given a Windows system, enable and configure Remote Desktop to meet end-user requirements. 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5

7 8.0 Network Troubleshooting Use and interpret the output from the ipconfigcommand to verify and troubleshoot the existing network configuration. Use and interpret the output from the tracertcommand to identify default gateway, routing path and IP information for internetwork traffic. Use and interpret the output from the pingcommand to identify and troubleshoot the logical connectivity between two or more networking devices. Given a scenario, select the appropriate tool to troubleshoot physical connectivity problems. 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8

8 Junior Networking Desktop Client Windows 7/8 # Exam Objective 1.0 Windows operating system installation Install the correct PC hardware to support the installation of Windows. Select the correct version and edition of Windows to meet enduser requirements. Perform a clean installation of Windows 7 or Windows 8 to meet end-user requirements. Upgrade an existing Windows Vista system to Windows 7. Upgrade an existing Windows 7 system to Windows 8. Use Windows To Go to create a bootable USB flash storage device. Module. Section Access Manage users and groups by doing the following: o Create new users. o Create new groups and add members. o Manage user passwords. o Manage user account types. Link a local user to a Microsoft account. (Windows 8 only) Restrict access to files and folders on a Windows system using NTFS permissions. Enable remote access by doing the following: o Configure Remote Desktop access. o Establish a connection to a DirectAccess server. o Establish a VPN connection to a remote access server. o Configure Remote Assistance Applications Manage Windows applications by doing the following: o Install a standard Windows application using Windows Installer. o Run an application in Compatibility Mode. o Use AppLocker to secure installed applications. o Use Group Policies to control access to applications. o Manage App-V applications. Manage running processes on a Windows system by doing the following: o Configure the way services are started at boot. o Manually start or stop services. o Use Task Manager to view and kill running processes. o Adjust processor scheduling

9 Manage Windows Store apps on a Windows 8 system by doing the following: o Install, manage, and uninstall apps from the Windows Store. o Configure location settings for location-aware apps. 4.0 Hardware Manage devices in Device Manager by doing the following: o Install, uninstall, and rollback device drivers. o Disable and enable hardware devices. Customize display settings. Optimize hardware performance by doing the following: o Configure power options. o Optimize performance settings. o Configure page file settings Storage Add storage to a Windows system by doing the following: o Add storage devices to the system. o Create, format, and mount volumes. Add storage spaces to a Windows 8 system by doing the following: o Define storage pools. o Create storage spaces. Manage storage on a Windows system by doing the following: o Optimize storage devices. o Check storage devices and file systems for errors. Configure offline files Networking Enable networking on Windows by doing the following: o Install a wired network interface and connect it to a network switch. o Install a wireless network interface and configure it to do the following: Securely connect to a wireless access point. Securely connect to other wireless hosts using WiFi Direct. (Windows 8 only) Connect a mobile Windows system to a mobile broadband network. Given a network diagram, configure network settings on a Windows system by doing the following: o Configure an appropriate IPv4 address, subnet mask, default gateway address, and DNS server address. o Configure IPv6 settings. Share system resources on a Windows system by doing the

10 following: o Share a folder. o Share a printer and add drivers for other operating systems. o Restrict access to a shared folder or printer using share permissions. o Configure HomeGroup sharing. o Use SkyDrive to store files. (Windows 8 only) o Use Near Field Communications to share data with mobile devices. (Windows 8 only) 7.0 Printing 5.7 Configure and manage printing on a Windows system by doing the following: o Connect a printer to a local port and configure the appropriate drivers and utilities. o Connect to a shared printer on the network and configure the appropriate drivers and utilities. o Configure printer settings. o Manage print jobs in the print queue. 8.0 System Protection Protect data on a Windows system by doing the following: o Configure backups, system images, and system repair discs. o Recover data using backups, system images, and system repair discs. o Restore files by configuring previous file versions. o Configure File History. (Windows 8 only) Protect operating system files and settings on a Windows system using System Restore. Configure automatic updates on a Windows system Security Manage Windows user certificates. Encrypt data on a Windows system in the following ways: o Encrypt files and folders on a per-file basis using Encrypting File System (EFS). o Enable whole-disk encryption using TPM and BitLocker. Harden a Windows workstation by doing the following: o Configure Internet Explorer security settings. o Configure authentication restrictions. o Configure password policies. o Configure User Account Control (UAC) rules. o Configure Windows Firewall and Windows Firewall with Advanced Security rules

11 o o Protect against malware by configuring Secure Boot. (Windows 8 only) Protect against malware by configuring Windows Defender Monitoring Monitor a Windows system by doing the following: o Monitor processes and resource usage with Task Manager. o Monitor processes and resource usage with Performance Monitor. o Monitor system events with Event Viewer. o Monitor system reliability with Reliability Monitor and the Action Center Virtualization 6.7 Create and manage virtual machines on a Windows 8 system by doing the following: o Enable Client Hyper-V. o Create a new virtual machine and install an operating system within it.

12 Junior Networking Server Pro This Windows Server Pro course covers the following Windows Server Pro objectives: # Objective Module. Section 1.0 Configure Windows Servers Navigate Server Interfaces o Navigate the Windows Server 2008 R2 User Interface o Navigate the Windows Server 2012 User Interface Configure Server Services o Configure Server Services o Configure NIC Teaming Configure Server Storage o Configure Server Volumes o Configure Fault Tolerant Volumes o Create a Mount Point o Create and Mount Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs) o Create a Storage Pool Hyper-V Manage Virtual Machines with Hyper-V Manager o Create and Manage Virtual Machines o Create Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs) o Create a Differencing Drives (Parent-Child) o Configure Virtual Networks and Settings Active Directory Manage Active Directory o Configure Global Catalog Servers o Create Organizational Units (OUs) o Delegate Administrative Control Create and Manage User and Computer Accounts o Create User Accounts o Manage User Accounts o Configure User Account Restrictions o Create Computer Accounts Create and Manage Groups o Create and Manage Global Groups o Create and Manage Distribution Group o Change the Group Scope o Implement Recommended Group Strategy

13 4.0 DNS Manage DNS Configuration o Configure Search Suffixes o Configure Forwarders o Configure Root Hints Create DNS Zones o Create a Root Zone o Create an Active Directory-integrated Zone o Convert a Zone to Active Directory-integrated Create DNS Records o Create a Zone and Add Records o Create A and CNAME Records o Troubleshoot Name Resolution File and Print Services Manage NTFS Permissions o Configure NTFS Permissions o Configure Inherited Permissions Share Folders and Configure Share Permissions o Share Folders o Manage Shared Folders o Manage Share Caching o Configure Share Permissions Manage Combined NTFS and Share Permissions Configure Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) o Enable and Configure Shadow Copies o Restore Previous Versions of Files and Folders Configure Quotas o Manage Quota Restrictions o Create Quota Entries o Configure Quota Limits Manage Printing o Create, Share and Manage a Printer o Configure Printer Pooling o Restrict Printer Access o Deploy Printers with Group Policy Group Policy Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) o Create and Link a GPO o Create a Starter GPO o Modify GPO Links Manage Security Policies o Configure Security Options o Configure Account Password Policies o Enforce User Account Control o Configure Audit Policies

14 o Configure User Rights o Configure Restricted Groups Configure Application Restriction Policies 7.0 Networking Configure Basic Network Settings o Configure IPv4 Settings o Configure IPv6 Settings Configure Network Settings for Multiple Subnets o Use Subnetting to split address ranges o Use Supernetting to combine address ranges o Configure Networking for Multiple Subnets DHCP Installation and Authorization o Install the DHCP Role o Authorize DHCP Servers Manage DHCP Scopes, Exclusions, and Reservations o Create and Configure Scopes o Create Exclusion Ranges o Create Client Reservations Configure DHCP Options o Configure Server Options o Configure Scope Options Implement DHCP Centralization o Configure a DHCP Relay Agent o Add a DHCP Server on Another Subnet o Configure Automatic and Alternate Addressing

15 Common Core Outcomes Standards What I do in class Information Support and Services Outcome 1: Students will be able to identify, install, and configure PC Hardware. Outcome 2: Students will be able to identify and explain networking technologies. Outcome 3: Students will be able to identify, install, and configure laptop and related hardware. Outcome 4: Students will be able to explain the differences between the various printer types and understand the associated imaging process Outcome 5: Students will learn and demonstrate workplace readiness skills. Outcome 6: Students will develop an understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Outcome 7: Students will understand and demonstrate how to secure a network and a workstation. Outcome 8: Students will understand and implement basic Networking Concepts Outcome 9: Students will install, configure and troubleshoot networking technologies Outcome 10: Students will identify and Implement Network Media and Topologies CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible. Reading technical documents to install, configure and troubleshoot hardware and software Read and understand how a network functions and the various types of networks and how they interact with each other Reading technical documents to install, configure and troubleshoot hardware and software Reading technical documents to install, configure and troubleshoot printers and connectivity to networks Students assess their own workplace readiness and the teacher also assesses the students ability to go out into the workplace with the soft skills as well as the technical skills needed to go right to work in the tech industry Reading technical documents to install, configure and troubleshoot hardware and software Create and implement a plan to secure an operating system from vulnerablties. Students assess their own workplace readiness and the teacher also assesses the students ability to go out into the workplace with the soft skills as well as the technical skills needed to go right to work in the tech industry Labs are provided for students to learn and demonstrate how to install and troubleshoot a small, medium or large network. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in Read and understand how a network functions and a specific scientific or technical context relevant to the various types of networks and how they interact grades 9-10 texts and topics. with each other

16 Outcome 11: Students will use appropriate tools to manage a network Outcome 12: Students will demonstrate the ability to secure a network Outcome 13: Students will understand and describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments Outcome 14: Students will use command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations Outcome 15: Students will understand and demonstrate the use of network simulations tools. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Students learn to use wireshark, network diagnostics and other software tools to diagnose networking issues. Ping, ipconfig, tracert, netstat, and other windows CLI tools are used Create and implement a plan to secure an operating system from vulnerablties. Students practice and demonstrate their knowledge of IPV4 and IPV6 and how to manage a network infrastructure through labs and virtual desktop simulations Students configure switches and routers in virtual labs. Students learn to use Virtual desktop to simulate operating system behavior Information Support and Services Outcome 1: Students will be able to identify, install, and configure PC Hardware. Outcome 2: Students will be able to identify and explain networking technologies. Outcome 3: Students will be able to identify, install, and configure laptop and related hardware. Outcome 4: Students will be able to explain the differences between the various printer types and understand the associated imaging process. Outcome 5: Students will learn and demonstrate workplace readiness skills. Outcome 6: Students will develop an understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem Reading technical documents to install, configure and troubleshoot hardware and software Read and understand how a network functions and the various types of networks and how they interact with each other Reading technical documents to install, configure and troubleshoot hardware and software Reading technical documents to install, configure and troubleshoot printers and connectivity to networks Students assess their own workplace readiness and the teacher also assesses the students ability to go out into the workplace with the soft skills as well as the technical skills needed to go right to work in the tech industry Students install and maintain Windows operating system in class through labs and instructions

17 Outcome 7: Students will understand and demonstrate how to secure a network and a workstation. Outcome 8: Students will develop an understanding of mobile devices. Outcome 9: Students will demonstrate proper OS and workstation troubleshooting techniques. Outcome 10: Students will understand current and emerging computer based technologies. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem Create and implement a plan to secure an operating system from vulnerablties. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other Students use labs and virtual simulations to domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in demonstrate how to configure various mobile devices a specific scientific or technical context relevant to like, iphone, ipad, Android devices and laptops and grades texts and topics. tablets. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address Labs are provided for students to troubleshoot a question or solve a problem. computer hardware and software issues CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. Students present and share information about current technology and the technologies that are coming in the near future. They must demonstrate a level of research into emerging technologies. then present this to the class