CIW Network Technology Associate course (1D0-61C) Practice Exam

CIW Network Technology Associate course (1D0-61C) Practice Exam

The CIW Network Technology Associate certification validates your foundational knowledge of essential networking concepts and technologies. 

Who Should Take This Exam?

• IT Support Specialists: Individuals seeking to expand their network administration skills.
• Career Changers: Those with no prior networking experience who want to enter the IT field.
• Anyone Interested in Networking: Individuals who want to develop a solid understanding of networking fundamentals before pursuing further network security or administration studies.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CIW Network Technology Associate exam. However, a basic familiarity with computers and a general interest in information technology would be beneficial.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Network Support Specialist (Entry-Level): Assisting senior network support specialists with basic network troubleshooting, user support related to network connectivity, and following established network security practices.
• Help Desk Technician (Network Focus): Providing technical support to users regarding network connectivity issues, password resets, and basic network troubleshooting within defined procedures.
• Junior Network Administrator: Assisting senior network administrators with configuration tasks for network devices (like routers and switches), user account management within the network environment, and adhering to network security policies.

Exam Details

• Number of Questions: 30
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice
• Passing score: 63.33% marks 
• Time Give: 30 minutes 

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Networking

• Overview of Networks and Protocols
• Telephony and Convergence
• Networking
• Networking Evolution
• Client/Server Model
• Network Operations Center (NOC)
• Networking Categories
• Network Topologies
• Network Operating System
• Microsoft Windows Servers
• UNIX/Linux
• The Need for Protocols
• OSI Reference Model
• Data Encapsulation
• Packets
• OSI/RM Protocol Examples
• Transmission Control
• Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
• Binding Protocols
• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Internet Exchange Point (IXP)

2. Networking Components and Standards

• Overview of Networking
• Components
• Common Network Components
• Transmission Media
• Wireless Network Technologies
• Transmission Types
• IEEE LAN Standards
• Carrier Systems
• Virtualization

3. Connecting to the Internet

• Introduction to Connecting to the
• Internet
• Mobile Computing
• Mobile Devices and Cloud
• Computing
• Configuring a Wireless Network
• Fourth-Generation (4G) Wireless
• TCP/IP
• Internet Architecture
• Internet Protocols
• Demultiplexing
• Introduction to Routing
• Routing Protocols
• Port Numbers
• Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
• Configuring TCP/IP
• Diagnostic Tools for Internet
• Troubleshooting

4. Internet Services

• Overview of Internet Services
• Cloud Services
• Real-World Case Study:
• Internet Servers
• Choosing Web Server Products
• Content Management System (CMS)
• 5. Hardware and Device Connectivity
• Introduction to Hardware and
• Device Connectivity
• Motherboard
• Storage Devices
• Network Interface Card (NIC)
• Optical Discs
• Device Connectivity
• System Management
• Preventive Maintenance
• Software Troubleshooting
• 6. Network and Cloud Security Risks
• Importance of Network Security
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
• Real-World Case Study
• Cloud Security Threats
• Cloud Disaster Recovery
• Malware (Malicious Software)
• Overview of Network Attack Types
• Defeating Network Attacks
• Authentication
• Encryption
• Firewalls
• Security Zones
• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Security Audit
• Other Security Threats