Network problems can arise from a variety of sources outside your control. As a network professional, your users, your managers, and your colleagues will all look to you to identify and resolve those problems efficiently. To do that, you will need a strong fundamental understanding of the tools and processes involved in troubleshooting a network. Being able to resolve problems in these areas is a crucial skill for keeping your network running smoothly.
Troubleshooting requires a best practice approach to both problem-solving and customer/client communication. A troubleshooting model provides you with proven processes on which to base your techniques and approach.
Text Lessons:
1.4.1 Network Troubleshooting Methodology
1.4.2 Identify the Problem
1.4.3 Identify Problem Symptoms
1.4.4 Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
1.4.5 Test the Theory to Determine the Cause
1.4.6 Establish a Plan of Action
1.4.7 Implement the Solution
1.4.8 Verify the Solution
1.4.9 Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
Lab/Activity:
1.4.10 Lab: Troubleshooting Methodology
Quiz/Assessment:
1.4.11 Lesson Review (15 questions)
Topics Discussed:
What are the advantages of applying a structured methodology to troubleshooting?
What is the sequence of steps in CompTIA’s troubleshooting methodology?
What activities are performed at each step?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 1.4: Troubleshooting Methodology , and complete the 1.4.10 Lab: Troubleshooting Methodology and the 15 question 1.4.11 Lesson Review quiz to complete the Section.
Assigned: December 11th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: December 12th, 2024
The OSI model involves quite a lot of abstraction. As a practical example, it is worth examining how a basic network is implemented. In this topic, you will describe the connection and configuration options for components within a typical small office/home office (SOHO) router. You will also explore some of the organizations responsible for managing the Internet and the various numbering schemes used for network address notation.
Text Lessons:
1.3.1 SOHO Routers
1.3.2 Physical Layer Functions
1.3.3 Data Link Layer Functions
1.3.4 Network Layer Functions
1.3.5 Transport and Application Layer and Security Functions
1.3.6 The Internet
Text and Video Lesson:
1.3.7 Binary and Hexadecimal
Lab/Activity:
1.3.8 Lab: Explore a Single Location in a Lab
1.3.9 Lab: Create a Home Wireless Network
1.3.10 Lab: Create a SOHO Network
Quiz/Assessment:
1.3.11 Lesson Review (10 questions)
Topics Discussed:
What separate functions are packed into a typical SOHO router appliance?
How are Internet services provisioned and managed?
What types of numbering schemes are used to represent network addresses?
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
Study Lesson 1.3: SOHO Networks , and complete the 1.3.8 Lab: Explore a Single Location in a Lab, 1.3.9 Lab: Create a Home Wireless Network, 1.3.10 Lab: Create a SOHO Network and the 10 question 1.3.11 Lesson Review quiz to complete the Section.
Assigned: December 9th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: December 10th, 2024
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:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
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
Complete the TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro assessment provided in the TestOut Labsim Courseware by the end of the class period today.
This exam tests your foundational knowledge and ability to perform real-world tasks using operating systems, common PC hardware and software, basic networking, databases, programming, security and information systems.
Please put away all electronic devices, notes and other resources. Do not open any browser windows or tabs besides the TestOut Labsim Courseware. Please remain silent until the end of the testing session.
The exam contains up to 75 multiple-choice questions. Please carefully read all instructions and select the best answer from the available choices for each question.
You have fifty minutes to complete the test. You must submit your test answers before the end of the class period at 2:05pm.
