Explore KSACs by Pathway
Explore Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Credentials (KSACs) by IT Pathway.
3. Networking Fundamentals
Label | KSAC Description | Bloom's Taxonomy Level | Cross-Cutting | |
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a | Explain DNS traffic. | knowledge | 2 | |
b | Understand OSI model and how it applies to an example. | knowledge | 2 | |
c | Identify the layers of the OSI Model. | knowledge | 2 | |
d | Summarize the responsibilities of each layer of the OSI Model. | knowledge | 2 | |
e | Explain how the OSI Model is applied to Networking. | knowledge | 3 | |
f | Configure IPv4 classful subnets. | skill | 1 | |
g | Compare public IP addresses and Private IP addresses. | knowledge | 2 | |
h | Identify IPv4 address network ID (Class A, Class B, Class C). | knowledge | 2 | |
i | Interpret classless network ID (CIDR block notation). | knowledge | 2 | |
j | Explain domain naming conventions (UNC path, FQDN, host name). | knowledge | 3 | |
k | Compare Network Address Translation and Port Address Translation (NAT vs PAT). | knowledge | 2 | |
l | Draw network diagram. | skill | 3 | |
m | Analyze the output from networking utilities (e.g. Netstat, Tracert, Traceroute, Ping IPConfig, IFConfig). | ability | 3 | |
n | Discuss network software integration (client software (e.g. Windows 10 or Ubuntu) and server software). | ability | 3 | |
o | Discuss network hardware integration (workstations, desktop, mobile devices). | knowledge | 2 | |
p | Communicate best practices for troubleshooting networking issues (layers 1-2 at HS level) (7-step model). | knowledge | 3 |
Credentials
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals
- CompTIA A+
- Linux Essentials
- Network +
- LPIC-1
- CompTIA Cloud+
- Microsoft Operating System Fundamentals