1. Hardware

Label	KSAC Description		Bloom's Taxonomy Level
a	Explain basic cable types, features and their purposes.	knowledge	2
b	Explain the common cable network physical topology configurations (star, bus, ring, mesh, hybrid).	knowledge	2
c	Explain the difference between a hub, repeater, switch, and router (wired and wireless).	knowledge	2
d	Classify cable connections to various networking devices (RJ45, BNC, T-Connectors).	knowledge	2
e	Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types and their features (e.g. T-Lines, fiber cables, microwaves, cellular, satellite) Layers 1 & 2.	knowledge	2
f	Identify network interface cards (NIC) (ethernet and token passing).	knowledge	1
g	Define a MAC address (physical address) (OU ID and Host ID).	knowledge	2
h	Explain the difference between a MAC address and an IP address.	knowledge	3
i	Configure routing settings (IP address, subnet mask).	knowledge	2
j	Explain a SSID.	knowledge	2
k	Explain and configure the routing interface via a web browser.	knowledge	2
l	Compare managed and unmanaged switches.	knowledge	2
m	Discuss a VLAN configuration.	knowledge	2
n	Construct a physical computer.	ability	3
o	Discuss the difference between serial ports and parallel ports.	knowledge	3
p	Interpret which hardware devices are serial devices and which hardware devices are parallel devices.	knowledge	2
q	Categorize secondary storage devices (Hard drives, CDs, BlueRay).	knowledge	2
r	Compare Hypervisor I and Hypervisor II virtual software.	knowledge	2
s	Install a hypervisor II and guest OS.	ability	3

Credentials