Cisco Programs. Cisco Networking Academies Curriculum Scope and Sequence. Semester II

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1 Cisco Programs Cisco Networking Academies Curriculum Scope and Sequence Semester II

2 Cisco Networking Academies Curriculum Scope and Sequence Semester II This is the second of four semester courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment and/or further education and training in the computer networking field. A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis was used to develop the content standards. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, TCP/IP Addressing Protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the network administrator s role and function. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decisionmaking and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment and all local, state and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations. Topics Orientation to Skills Program Safety Integrated Academics 1. Summarize purposes, rules, and regulations relative to the skill program: Computer Networking. 2. Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures. Personal Lab Fire Electrical Equipment Tools Interpretation of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) American Red Cross standards (ARC) Networking safety standards 3. Utilize mathematical concepts in application of skill, techniques and operations. Mathematical concepts Algebra concepts Binary numbers Additional higher-level math concepts as applicable 4. Utilize scientific concepts in application of skills, techniques, and operations. General science concepts Physical science concepts Additional science concepts (biology, physics, and chemistry, as applicable) 1 Semester 11

3 Integrated Academics (Continued) 5. Utilize communication concepts in application of skills, techniques, and operations. Prepare written material Analyze written material Give and receive feedback Demonstrate assertive communications (both oral and written) 6. Apply decision-making techniques. Identify the decision to be made Gather and compare data Compare alternatives Determine the consequences Make decisions based on data, values and/or goals Evaluate the decision made 7. Employ higher-level thinking skills for problem solving. Work as a team member in solving problems Diagnose the problem, its urgency, and its causes Identify alternatives and their consequences Recognize multicultural and nonsexist dimensions Explore possible solutions Compare/contrast the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives Determine appropriate action(s) Implement action(s) Evaluate results of action(s) taken Cisco Computer Networking Semester II Networking 8. Explain the concept of networking. Demonstrate an understanding of the tasks and goals of a network manager/administrator Demonstrate the understanding of a wide variety of network user s needs and demands Define protocols and their importance in networking Define networking: What is networking? Relate reasons for networking Define LANs Define WANs Describe the process of communication between the seven layers

4 Semester II Networking (Continued) OSI Model Physical Layer Describe protocol data units and data encapsulation Define and describe bits, frames, packets, and segments 9. Demonstrate an understanding of the OSI model standards and the function of the seven layers. Identify and define the function of the: 1. Application layer and the application of those functions at the computer 2. Network or internetwork layers 3. Presentation layer and the varied standards applied to the presentation layer 4. Session layer and the protocols/interfaces appropriate to the layer 5. Transport layer including each of the following: Segments Establishing connections Flow control Data transfer Windowing Error recovery Acknowledgment 10. Demonstrate an understanding of the data-link sublayers. Identify and define the functions of: Data logical link control (LLC) Service access points (SAPs) Physical layer Data-link layer 11. Demonstrate an understanding of the LAN technologies. Ethernet/IEEE Standard as applied to: Physical layer topology Interfaces (AUI) Broadcast Multicast Unicast Operation Termination 3

5 Data-Link Layer 12. Demonstrate an understanding of Ethernet frames including: Describe a preamble Identify and locate destination/source physical addresses Describe the criteria for judging the contents of: Type Data Frame check sequence field 13. Demonstrate an understanding of addressing schemes including: MAC address function and construction Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) function and process Reliability 14. Demonstrate an understanding of Ethernet reliability. Name and identify network standards applicable to Ethernet reliability Define and describe the concept of reliability Identify and describe CSMA/CD applicability to Reliability Define and describe use of timers 15. Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of Ethernet options. Define and describe Token Ring topology Define and describe a Token Ring physical layer Identify and describe a Token Ring interface Describe Token Ring operation Describe a Token Ring frame Define and be able to discuss access control fields Describe and identify a priority field Describe and identify a reservation field Define and be able to discuss active monitors 16. Apply previously learned understandings of: Routers Fiber-optic cables Ring topology to LAN technologies of Ethernet and Token Ring topologies 17. Demonstrate an understanding of network reliability Define and describe Frame Status Field A bit Describe and define Copied C bit

6 Reliability (Continued) 18. Define and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI). Describe the physical layer topology process used by a router Describe the process of using a dual-attachment station (DAS) Describe and apply a single-attachment station (SAS) Describe FDDI Define and describe FDDI operation 19. Describe and demonstrate reliability and FDDI monitor all stations. 20. Demonstrate an understanding of how reliability and FDDI identify a failure domain. 21. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of WAN standards to: Physical layer Data terminal equipment Data circuit-terminating equipment Data-link layer encapsulation Path determination Network layering Given a statement of network needs, identify and evaluate the routing protocols based on those needs. Other Protocol Network Addressing 23. Define and describe the purposes of other protocol network addressing. Describe, illustrate, or define the role of the network administrator Discuss the relationship between addressing and routing 24. Demonstrate an understanding of routes. Define, describe, or illustrate a static route Describe or illustrate a dynamic route Describe the purpose of routed protocols Define, describe, and write a routing protocol Define and describe the purpose and function of multiprotocol routing Describe and illustrate the process/function of reliability in routing IP addresses

7 Other Protocol Network Addressing (Continued) TCP/IP Network-Layer Addressing Distance Vectors 25. Demonstrate an understanding and the application of metric values to routing. Define and describe a metric value Describe dynamic routing Describe hybrid routing Describe and illustrate integrated routing Compare and apply previously learned content to: Static routes Dynamic routes Path selection 26. Demonstrate an understanding of TCP/IP network-layer addressing. Describe and do a TCP/IP network-layer address Describe and illustrate a host address Define and describe the process used to identify an A, B, C, and D class Apply network protocols to an identified problem 27. Demonstrate an understanding of dynamic routing. Define and describe the function of distance vectors Define and describe distance vector convergence 28. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of time to convergence Define and describe update topology changes Define and describe routing loops Define and describe the function of each of the following convergence processes: Counting to infinity Defining a maximum Split horizon Route poisoning Holddown timers Dynamic Routing Link State 29. Define and describe the function of a link state Describe and conduct a network discovery Describe the purpose of link-state packets Define the functions of a shortest path first application Conduct an Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) 30. Define and describe the process of updating topology changes.

8 Dynamic Routing Link State (Continued) 31. Define, describe, and/or illustrate an understanding of link-state updates. 32. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes used for: Synchronizing large networks Router startup Partitioning regions Applying link-state mechanisms to frequency of updates Multicast updates Hierarchies Routing 33. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance, use, and selection factors of media. Define the various types of media Describe the various purposes of each type of media Describe and be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of media 34. Demonstrate an understanding of the problems and solutions associated with LAN-to-LAN routing. Define, describe, and solve problems associated with LAN-to-LAN routing Define, describe, and solve problems associated with LAN-to-WAN routing Define, describe, and solve problems associated with layer descapsulation Define, describe, and apply solutions to EMI and RFI problems using cancellation and shielding. Define, describe, and solve problems using cancellation Define, describe, and solve problems using shielding 36. Demonstrate an understanding of the factors involved in selecting the appropriate user interfaces. Define and be able to discuss the advantages/disadvantages of: User mode User password User mode command list Log-in router Privileged mode Enable password

9 Routing (Continued) Privileged mode command list EXEC commands Context-sensitive help Editing commands Reviewing command history 37. Demonstrate an understanding and be able to apply the various standards to the selection of external configuration sources. Identify, describe the functions, and determine the standard appropriate to selecting: Console terminal Modem through auxiliary port Virtual terminals Identify, describe the function, and determine the standard appropriate to making decisions about the following internal configuration components: RAM/DRAM NVRAM Flash ROM Interfaces Identify, describe the function, and determine the appropriate use of each of the following router modes: User EXEC mode Privileged EXEC mode SETUP mode Global configuration mode RXBOOT mode Router status commands 38. Apply their understanding of network protocols by applying their knowledge to other (non-cisco) routers. 39. Demonstrate an understanding of network architecture by applying previously learned concepts related to: Identifying, describing the function, and determining the appropriate use of: Cisco Discovery Protocol CDP Neighbors Telnet

10 LAN Design 40. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes used in the testing of a network. Define and describe the various process used to determine when to test Define and describe the various process used to determine why to test Design and conduct a test of a network layer Select the appropriate Ping command Select the appropriate Trace command Show the appropriate IP route command 41. Demonstrate an understanding of LAN design by testing a network in the laboratory by: Applying the process for remote access to a router Applying the process to use CDP Analyze the information gained from CDP Apply the process to Telnet Apply the process to test each of the following layers: Application Network Data link Physical Describing and defending what did and did not work Applying solutions as appropriate Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of testing data link/physical layers. Describe, define, and identify a: Carrier detect message Keepalive message Show interface serial command Debug command Logging message 43. Define and describe the purpose and function of setup. Describe the process of system setup Write the startup sequence correctly Using Setup mode, identify, describe and conduct: Password/security Global parameters Interface parameters

11 LAN Design (Continued) Router Configuration Files Configuration Commands Define, describe, and apply the process of system setup Define, describe, and apply the process of system startup State or list the advantages and disadvantages of system startup and system setup 44. Define and describe router configuration files. Define and describe the use of a remote terminal console State or list the advantages and disadvantages of using a network TFTP server State or list the standards for NVRAM applications 45. Define and describe the process of configuring from a TFTP server. Identify and describe the process to configure from NVRAM State or list the sequence used in startup Describe the process used setup mode Define and describe the process of: User EXEC mode Global configure mode IP routing protocol mode Interface configure mode 46. Demonstrate an understanding of configuration methods by: Applying privileged EXEC mode to manage configuration files Applying configuration methods to control router passwords and router identification 47. Demonstrate an understanding of TFTP server control. Identify and describe the process of locating Cisco IOS software Describe the process for and do NVRAM default source State or list the advantages and disadvantages of boot field settings Describe the process for locating command information software on a router State or list the advantages and disadvantages of using bootstrap options to locate Flash memory, and network server, and ROM

12 Configuration Commands (Continued) Describe the process for preparing TFTP server for: Show flash commands Naming conventions Describe the process for creating image software backup Describe the process upgrading the image from NET Describe the process for loading image software backup TCP/IP TCP/IP Addresses 48. Apply commands to locate Cisco IOS software 49. Apply the process to backup and upgrade software images 50. Identify and describe the use and function of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Define and identify: Application-layer protocols TCP/IP functions Transport-layer protocols 51. Define and describe TCP: Segments Port numbers Acknowledgements Sliding windows 52. Demonstrate an understanding of UDC. Identify, define, and describe: UDC segment Network layer 53. Demonstrate an understanding of the process for Internet Protocol (IP). Identify and describe datagrams Describe protocol fields Describe the role of ARP and RARP in IP 54. Describe the process identifying a subnet mask without subnets and with subnets. Describe IP addresses including: IP classes IP bit patterns IP host addresses with subnets IP addresses without standards 11

13 TCP/IP Addresses (Continued) 55. Describe and write decimal equivalents of bit patterns. 56. Demonstrate an understanding of the process for subnet planning. Identify, describe and locate a broadcast address Directed Flooding 57. Demonstrate an understanding for the process for configuring IP addresses using: Host names Server configuration names System names IP addressing verification of: Telnet Ping simple Ping extended Trace 58. Apply previously learned concepts to configure IP addresses. 59. Demonstrate an understanding of IP addressing by: Verifying IP addresses Completing an initial router configuration Using the IP routing protocol to create an internetwork with RIP and IGRP Orientation to Student Organizations Job-Seeking Skills 60. Interpret basis concepts of Vocational Clubs of America. Purposes Organizational Structure Activities NetDay volunteers NetDay supervisors Community service 61. Prepare for employment. Visit local LAN/WAN wiring company Interview/job-shadow employees Volunteer/part-time job 62. Add skills learned to resume.

14 Job-Seeking Skills (Continued) 63. Complete job application for prospective employer and conduct mock employment interview. 64. Analyze the organizational structure of a LAN/WAN installation company. 65. Discuss the benefits of teaming and positive relations with others. 66. Identify, define and describe accepted social and work behaviors. 67. Identify and explain opportunities for personal and career growth in the networking industry. Leadership Development Human Relationships 68. Demonstrate leadership, citizenship, work ethics, and patriotism. 69. Explain the basis for satisfactory relationships with co-workers and employers. 70. Identify, describe, and write about areas of personal improvement. Attitudes Appearance Personal hygiene Punctuality Dependability Pride in product/work Goals Ethics 13 Lifelong Learning 71. Identify and explain lifelong learning practices in the computer networking industry. 72. Identify the characteristics and explain the importance of adapting to changes, being flexible, and evaluating goals when working in the computer networking industry. Citizenship in the Workplace 73. Identify and explain the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the workplace. Exercise the rights and responsibilities

15 Technology in the Workplace 74. Demonstrate an understanding of technology issues in the computer networking industry. Identify and explain how people, information, tools, machines, energy, capital, physical space, and time influence the selection and use of networking technologies 75. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills related to technology issues in the computer networking industry. Identify, describe, and apply the higher-order thinking skills needed for solving problems in the computer networking industry Identify, describe, and apply skills needed for working as a team member in the computer networking industry Identify, describe, and apply science, mathematical, communications, and social studies skills needed for solving problems in the computer networking industry Computer Literacy 76. Demonstrate the ability to use personal computers for loading and retrieving data, information gathering, measurements, writing about, and explaining computer networking.

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