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Desired Claim Coverage
Assessment Authoring - Table of Specification (TOS)
The Table of Specification (TOS) is a high-level design template for a given assessment. It identifies the claims, components skills, targeted number tasks needed,
and the knowledge or skill level desired for each task. Scoping information is also provided, in most cases, and indicates the environment, features and details
associated with the specified claims.
Assessment design specifications in the TOS allow us to make inferences about what the students can actually do. Because some outcomes are more important than
others in making those judgments, each claim is weighted based on course content, required job skills and certification coverage. Using the TOS helps to ensure that
assessed tasks are relevant to the environment in which the student will work.
In the example below, 25% of the Network Fundamentals Final exam should cover skills from claim 0.1.0. For a 50 question exam, approximately 13 tasks should
cover skills that support claim 0.1.0. Distribution of tasks amongst the component skills is determined during the design phase. Tasks for each claim or component skill
can be either declarative, simple procedural or complex procedural depending on the purpose of exam and the type of claim.
Claimdesired outcome
Component Skillsupporting skill
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Claim# Claim/Component skill Scope Targeted % Coverage
on Exam forms
Targeted #
of tasks
on exam
form1.1.0 Describe the Hierarchical Network Model 70% 14
1.1.1 Define the Hierarchical Network Model
access, distribution and core layer
definitions and functions
1.1.2 Describe the benefits of the Hierarchical Network Model
scalability, redundancy, performance,
security, manageability,
maintainability
1.1.3
Describe and implement Hierarchical Network design
principles
network diameter, converged
network, traffic flow analysis, user
community analysis, data-store an
data-server analysis, topology
diagrams
1.2.0 Describe Cisco switch features 30% 6
1.2.1
Identify the key features of switches that are used in
hierarchical networks
1.2.2
Identify the specifications used to select a switch for a
hierarchical network
Switch Form Factors, Performance,
Port density, Power over Ethernet
(PoE), Layer 2 v Layer 3 Functionality
100% 20
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Chapter 1 - Network Models and Switch Features
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Coverage on
Exam forms
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2.1.0
Describe and compare the Ethernet concepts and
techniques used by LAN switches.20% 4
2.1.1Explain the technology and media access control method forEthernet networks.
CSMA/CD, unicast, broadcast,multicast, duplex, speed,
2.1.2Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management
concepts . collision and broadcast domains
2.1.3 Describe key elements affecting network performance latency, congestion, broadcast storms
2.2.0
Explain the switching-related software and hardware
processes that occur in converged enterprise
networks.
30% 6
2.2.1Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco
switches.
process by which switches learn
addresses, frame-filtering process,
how a switch processes data in a
converged network, switching
methods (store and forward/cut
through), symetric and asymetric
switching, memory buffering, layer
2vs layer 3 switches
2.2.2 Describe the operation of the hardware and softwarecomponents of the switch. boot sequence and hardware involved
2.2.3 Manage configuration files. (save, edit, upgrade, restore)
back up to TFTP/Flash, clear config,
password recovery
2.2.4Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to
connect switches to other network devices and hosts. console
2.3.0Perform, verify and troubleshoot a basic configuration
on a switch.
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Chapter 2 - Basic Switch Configuaration
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Chapter 2 - Basic Switch Configuaration
2.3.1 Perform and save a basic configuration on a switch.
AccessCLI, use help features,
command history, id commandmodes, configure IP Connectivity,
Duplex and Speed, console access,
virtual terminal access, EXEC mode
passwords, service password
encryption, banners, boot parameters
2.3.2Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities,
SHOW & DEBUG commands.
ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp,
ipconfig
2.3.3 Troubleshoot basic switch configuration problems.
2.3.4 Implement basic switch securitydescribe vulnerabilities, configure port
security, unassigned ports
100% 20
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3.1.0 Describe and Implement VLANs. 60% 123.1.1 Describe the benefits and purpose of a VLAN
3.1.2 Define types of VLANs Voice, Static, Dynamic
3.1.3 Describe VLAN Operation
VLAN Port Membership Modes,
Controlling Broadcast Domains with
VLANs, VLAN addressing
3.1.4 Configure VLANs
Add VLANs, delete VLANs, add ports
to VLANs
3.1.5
Verify and troubleshoot VLANs using show and debug
commands
commands and common VLAN
problems (IP addressing)
3.2.0 Describe and Implement Trunking. 40% 83.2.1 Describe the benefits and purpose of a trunk.
3.2.2 Describe trunk operation. IEEEvs ISL, modes
3.2.3 Describe 802.1Q. frame tagging, limitations
3.2.4 Configure trunking.
3.2.5
Verify and troubleshoot trunking using show and debug
commands.
commands and common trunk
problems (native VLAN mismatch,
mode mismatches, vlan list)
100% 20
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Chapter3 - VLANs and Trunking
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4.1.0 Describe the operation of VTP. 40% 84.1.1 Describe the benefits and purpose of VTP.
4.1.2 Describe VTP operation.
modes, domains, advertising,
pruning, components (server, clients,
advertisements, modes, domain)
4.2.0 Configure VTP 30% 64.2.1 Configure VTP
4.2.2 Manage VLANs on the VTP server switch sh vtp status, sh int trunk commands
4.3.0 Verify and Troubleshoot VTP 30% 64.3.1 Use show and debug commands to verify VTP.
4.3.2 Identify common VTP configuration issues.
incompatible version, password
issues, domain name, mode issues,
revision number issues
4.3.3 Use show and debug commands to troubleshoot VTP
100% 20
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Chapter 4 - VTP
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5.1.0 Describe the role and benefits of STP. 20% 45.1.1 Explain the role of redundancy in a converged network.
5.1.2 Explain the problems caused by redundancy.Layer 2 loops, broadcast storms,duplicate unicast frames
5.1.3 Describe the purpose and benefits of STP.
5.2.0 Describe the operation of the spanning tree algorithm.30% 6
5.2.1
Describe the STP port states and how they prevent
switching loops.
Listening ,learning, forwarding,
disabled, portfast.
5.2.2
Describe the role of the root bridge and the process of
selecting a root bridge on a Cisco switch.
5.2.3
Describe the STP ports roles and the process of selecting
port roles on a Cisco switch.
Root port, designated port, non-
designated port, disabled port
5.2.4
Describe, compare and contrast the features of the PVST+,
RSTP and rapid PVST+ variants of STP.
5.3.0 Configure STP, PVST+ and rapid PVRST+. 25% 55.3.1 Configure the network diameter and portfast.
5.3.2 Modify the root bridge selection process and port priority.
5.3.3 Configure PVST+.5.3.4 Configure rapid PVST+.
5.4.0 Verify and troubleshoot PVST+ and PVRST+ in a redundantly switched network. 25% 5
5.4.1 Verify the root bridge and port roles using show commands.
5.4.2 Verify PVST+ and PVRST+ using show commands.
5.4.3 Design STP for trouble avoidance.
5.4.4 Troubleshoot STP operation using show and debug commands.
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Chapter 5 - STP/PVST+/PVRST+
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6.1.0
Describe the need for and operation of inter-VLAN
routing.40% 8
6.1.1 Describe the purpose and benefits of inter-VLAN routing.
6.1.2 Describe types of inter-VLAN routing
traditional, router-on-stick and layer 3
switches
6.1.3 Describe operation of inter-VLAN routing tagging, use of subinterfaces
6.2.0 Configure interVLAN routing. 30% 66.2.1 Configure interVLAN routing on physical interfaces.
6.2.2 Configure interVLAN routing on subinterfaces interfaces.
6.3.0 Verify and Troubleshoot interVLAN routing 30% 6
6.3.1
Use basic utilities and show commands to verify inter-VLAN
routing
6.3.2
Use show and debug commands to troubleshoot inter-
VLAN routing
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Chapter 6 - Inter-VLAN Routing
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7.1.0
Identify and describe the components in a small wireless
network.20% 4
7.1.1 Describe, compare and contrast wireless standards. 802.11b, g, a, n
7.1.2Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small
wireless network. Wireless, NICs, Aps, bridges, routers
7.1.3 Describe wireless operation. configurable parameters, topologies, association,
7.2.0
Compare and contrast wireless security features and
capabilities.25% 5
7.2.1 Describe threats to wireless security.
war-drivers, man-in-the-middle
attacks, DoS attacks
7.2.2 Describe wireless security protocols.
WEP, WPA, EAP, AES, TKIP, PSK
7.3.0 Implement a small wireless network 30% 6
7.3.1Choose the appropriate wireless standards and devices to meet
network specifications. planning,
7.3.2 Configure the wireless access point.
7.3.3 Configure a wireless client. scanning for SSID, security
7.3.4 Configure wireless security. SSID cloaking, MAC filtering, WPA2, WEP
7.4.0
Verify wireless network operation and identify common
issues with implementing wireless networks.25% 5
7.4.1 Verify wireless network operation.
7.4.2 Troubleshoot wireless network operation.
access point radio and firmware
issues, incorrect channel settings,
RF interference, access point
misplacement, encryption types,
authentication problems
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Chapter 7 - Wireless
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exam form0.1.0 Describe the Hierarchical Network Model 5% 3
0.1.1
Describe the characteristics and benefits of the Hierarchical
Network Model
0.1.2Identify the specifications used to select a switch for ahierarchical network
0.2.0Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic
switching concepts.
10% 6
0.2.1Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco
switches.
process by which switches learn
addresses, frame-filtering process,
how a switch processes data in a
converged network
0.2.2
Describe the Ethernet concepts and techniques used by
LAN switches.
duplex, speed, CSMA/CD, unicast,
broadcast,
multicast,microsegmentation, latency,
transmission time,broadcast storms
0.2.3
Describe the operation of the hardware and software
components of the switch. flash, nvram, ram, interfaces, running-
config, startup-config, vlan.dat,
modes (user, privileged etc)
0.3.0Perform, save, verify and troubleshoot an initial
configuration on a switch.
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Final Exam
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Final Exam
0.3.1 Perform and save a basic configuration on a switch
AccessCLI, use help features,
command history, id command
modes, configure IP Connectivity,Duplex and Speed, console access,
virtual terminal access, EXEC mode
passwords, service password
encryption, banners, boot parameters
0.3.2Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to
connect switches to other network devices and hosts.
0.3.3
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities,
SHOW & DEBUG commands.
ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp,
ipconfig
0.3.4
Troubleshoot common switched network media issues,
configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware
failures
0.3.5 Manage IOS and configuration files. save, edit, upgrade, restore
0.3.6 Implement basic switch security
Describe security threats, general
methods to mitigate threats and configure
port security
0.4.0 Describe, configure, verify and troubleshoot STP. 15% 8
0.4.1
Describe the role of and issues associated with redundant
paths in switched networks.
0.4.2
Describe the operation of the spanning tree algorithm and
describe the methods by which it is implemented and used
in a switched network
identify the different RSTP port states
that a switch port transistions through
during the convergence process,
Explain the spanning-tree election
process.
0.4.3 Configure PVST+ PVRST+.
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Final Exam
0.4.4
Verify and troubleshoot PVST+ PVRST+ in a redundantly
switched network using basic utilities, SHOW & DEBUG
commands.
0.5.0 Implement VLANs. 15% 8
0.5.1Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the
need for routing between them.
Describe and compare the concepts,
advantages and disadvantages of
virtual LANs, explain how VLANs are
used to create broadcast domains,
List the common VLAN types
0.5.2 Configure VLANs. Adds, moves changes
0.5.3Verify and troubleshoot VLANS using basic utilities, SHOW& DEBUG commands.
0.6.0 Implement inter-VLAN routing on Cisco Switches 15% 8
0.6.1 Describe the need for and operation of trunking.
0.6.2 Describe the need for and operation of inter-VLAN routing.
0.6.3 Configure trunking.
0.6.4 Configure interVLAN routing.
0.6.5Verify and troubleshoot trunking using basic utilities, SHOW &
DEBUG commands.
0.6.6Verify and Troubleshoot interVLAN routing using basic utilities,
SHOW & DEBUG commands.
0.7.0
Describe, configure and administer VTP on Cisco
switches.10% 6
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Final Exam
0.7.1 Describe VTP operation
Describe the contents of VTP
messages, the three VTP modes,
pruning
0.7.2 Configure VTP.
0.7.3Verify and troubleshoot VTP using basic utilities, SHOW &
DEBUG commands.
0.8.0 Install a small wireless network 15% 80.8.1 Describe the components in a small wireless network.
0.8.2Compare and contrast the components in a small wireless
network.
0.8.3 Describe wireless operation.
0.8.4 Describe wireless security features and capabilities.0.8.5 Compare and contrast security features and capabilities.
0.8.6 Implement a small wireless network
0.8.7Verify wireless network operation and identify common issues
with implementing wireless networks.
100% 55
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