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Networking and Operating Systems

Network+,  Lesson 1.1: Networking Overview – TestOut

 Exam Objectives Covered: 

  • 1.2 Compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions.
  • 1.6 Compare and contrast network topologies, architectures, and types. 

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Overview:

Network types and topologies determine the scale and flow of data through a network. Identifying the different topologies is essential to designing or troubleshooting a network. No matter what your specific role in network implementation and management, you will need to understand the characteristics of the network topology you are working with and identify how the topology affects network design, performance, and troubleshooting. 

Text Lessons:

  • 1.1.1 Networking Concepts 
  • 1.1.2 Network Types 
  • 1.1.3 Network Topology 
  • 1.1.4 Star Topology 
  • 1.1.5 Mesh Topology 

Lab/Activity:

  • 1.1.6 Network Topologies (5 questions)
  • 1.1.7 Lab: Create Network Topologies

Quiz/Assessment:

  • 1.1.8 Lesson Review (11 questions)

Topics Discussed:

  • Why is it useful to categorize network types, appliances, applications, functions, and topologies? 
  • What are the advantages of a client-server network compared to a peer-to-peer network? 
  • How does a logical topology differ from a physical topology? 
  • What do diagrams of point to point, star, and mesh topologies look like?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study Lesson 1.1: Networking Overview, and complete the 5 question 1.1.6 Network Topologies quiz, the 1.1.7 Lab: Create Network Topologies, and the 11 question 1.1.8 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: December 3rd, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: December 5th, 2024