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Vocational Education - Cisco Networking Academy I

Computer Basics

Computer Hardware
The learner will be able to recognize, name, and state the purposes of all major components of a personal computer.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 8.9.0
  
Computer Software
The learner will be able to demonstrate web browser literacy and explain the concept of a universal resource locator.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 8.9.0
  
Binary Numbers
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to work with Base 10 and Base 2 numbers and convert decimal numbers to binary numbers and vice versa.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 8.9.0
  
Networking
The learner will be able to define networks and networking including local area network and wide area network.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 8.9.0
  
Digital Bandwith
The learner will be able to define bandwith and throughput and state the variables that determine both.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 8.9.0
  
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The OSI Model

Layered Communications
The learner will be able to describe a general model of communication in terms of layers.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
ISO OSI Model
The learner will be able to identify and state the purpose of each of the seven layers of the OSI model.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
TCP/IP Model
The learner will be able to name and describe the layers of the transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP model).
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
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Local-Area Networks (LANS)

LAN Devices
The learner will be able to describe the symbol, function, purpose, and OSI layer of: NIC, media, repeater, hub, bridge, switch, and router.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Topology
The learner will be able to explain the concept of topology.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Evolution of Network Devices
The learner will be able to describe the evolution of networking devices as they relate to the evolution of computers.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Data Flow Thorough LANs
The learner will be able to explain packet flow through layer 1-7 devices.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Building LANs
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to build and configure a 4-node hubbed network with Internet access via the district Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
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Electronics and Signals

Basics of Electricity
The learner will be able to describe electrical current, including specific conductors, semiconductors, and insulators.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Digital Multimeters
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, and continuity.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Signals and Noise
The learner will be able to recognize and define propagation, attenuation, reflection, noise, collision, dispersion, jitter, and latency.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Encoding of Network Signals
The learner will be able to describe modulation and encoding.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
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Media, Connections, and Collisions

LAN Media
The learner will be able to explain the characteristics of shielded and unshielded twisted pair, coaxial cable, optical fiber, and wireless communication.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Cable Specification and Termination
The learner will be able to recognize a wide variety of networking media and terminations.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Making and Testing Cables
The learner will be able to demonstrate how to make and test a straight through patch cable, a console patch cable, and a cross connect cable.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Layer 1 Components and Devices
The learner will be able to recognize and describe the purpose of cabling, jacks, patch panels, tranceivers, and repeaters.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Collisions and Collision Domains
The learner will be able to explain when and where collisions occur and equate a shared media environment with a collision domain.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
Topologies of Networking
The learner will be able to draw and explain the linear bus, ring, dual ring, star, extended star, tree, irregular, mesh, and cellular network topologies.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.1
  
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Layer 2 - Concepts

LAN Standards
The learner will be able to explain the purpose and function of the logical link control sublayer and the media access control sublayer.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Hexadecimal Numbers
The learner will be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of the hexadecimal numbering system, including place, value, and exponents as well as convert decimal numbers to hex numbers and vice versa.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
MAC Addressing
The learner will be able to explain how layer 2 addressing is partly done by encapsulation and decapsulation.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Framing
The learner will be able to describe framing, address fields, length/type fields, and how frames start.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Media Access Control
The learner will be able to define media access control and explain deterministic and nondeterministic MAC protocols.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Layer 2 - Technologies

Token Ring
The learner will be able to describe token ring and its variants.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
The learner will be able to describe FDDI and its variants.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Ethernet and IEEE
The learner will be able to compare and contrast ethernet and IEEE 802.3.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Layer 2 Devices
The learner will be able to describe NICs, bridges, and switches.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Layer 2 Devices and Data Flow
The learner will be able to explain segmentation of a collision domain by bridges, switches and routers.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Ethernet 10Base-T Troubleshooting
The learner will be able to diagram the process for troubleshooting workstations.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Design and Documentation

Network Design and Documentation
The learner will be able to list and explain general network design issues and processes.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Structured Cabling - Wiring Closets
The learner will be able to give and overview of wiring closet selection for the main distribution facility (MDF) and intermediate distribution facility (IDF) and related power supply issues.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Identify Potential Wiring Closets
The learner will be able to describe how to determine the necessary number of wiring closets and select potential locations for wiring closets.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Horizontal and Backbone Cabling
The learner will be able to describe the issues involved with horizontal and backbone network cabling.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Ethernet Star Topology LAN
The learner will be able to describe the information needed to develop a wiring plan for an Ethernet Extended Star Topology LAN.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Surge Suppressors
The learner will be able to describe the best solution to the problem of surges and spikes.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Structured Cabling Project

RJ-45 Jack and Outlet Installation
The learner will be able to describe the procedure for placing wires into an RJ-45 jack and punching down wires into a jack.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Cable Installation
The learner will be able to describe the basic of installing unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Structured Cable Runs
The learner will be able to describe the procedure for routing cable and mounting raceways.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Wiring Closets and Patch Panels
The learner will be able to describe how wires are laid down on a patch panel and punched down using a punch down tool.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Testing Structured Cabling
The learner will be able to describe how a cable meter is used to determine distance measurements to verify jack, cable run, and patch panel connectivity.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Routing and Addressing

Network Layer
The learner will be able to identify the need for multiple networks; segmentation and autonomous systems.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Path Determination
The learner will be able to define path determination.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
IP Address
The learner will be able to describe the purpose and operation of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses with the IP header.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
IP Address Classes
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of IP addresses and how TCP/IP networks operate.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Reserved Address Space
The learner will be able to explain the number of hosts that are on different classes of IP addresses.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Subnetting
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basics of subnetting.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Create a Subnet
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to assign IP addresses and subnet masks to hosts and router interfaces in a Class B network and use th ANDing process to track an IP packet from a local host to a remote host through a router.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Layer 3 - Protocols

Layer 3 Devices
The learner will be able to describe the purpose of a router and its relation to a unique network number.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Network-to-Network Communications
The learner will be able to describe the functions of dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) initialization sequence and address resolution protocol (ARP).
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Advanced ARP Concepts
The learner will be able to describe default gateway and the operation of a proxy ARP.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Routable Protocols
The learner will be able to describe the characteristics of a routable protocol.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Routing Protocols
The learner will be able to explain that routers use routing protocols to communicate network information to each other. Explain the difference between "routing protocols" and "routed protocols".
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Internet Communication
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the function of other network layer services in internet communication such as connectionless and connection-oriented network services.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
ARP Tables
The learner will be able to describe which internetworking devices have ARP tables.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
IGP and EGP
The learner will be able to define and explain interior gateway routing protocols (IGRP), exterior gateway routing protocols (EIGRP), routing information protocols (RIP), and shortest path first (OSPF).
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Layer 4 - Transport Layer

TCP and UCP
The learner will be able to describe the key properties of TCP and UDP.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
TCP Connection Methods
The learner will be able to describe port numbers and the three-way handshake/open connection.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Layer 5 - Session Layer

Session Layer
The learner will be able to recognize the following layer 5 protocols: NFS, SQL, RPC, ASP, and SCP.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Layer 6 - Presentation Layer

Presentation Layer
The learner will be able to describe and explain file formats and data encryption and compression.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Layer 7 - Application Layer

DNS
The learner will be able to explain the domain name system.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Network Applications
The learner will be able to explain Internet applications and sending E-mail.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Application Examples
The learner will be able to describe the purpose of Telent, FTP, and HTTP.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Wide Area Networks and Routers

WANs
The learner will be able to describe the major characteristics of WANs and the devices they connect.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Routers and Networks
The learner will be able to describe router basics and the function of a router in a WAN.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Router Command Line Interface

Router Command Line Interface
The learner will be able to describe user and privilidge mode command lists.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Router Interface and Interface Modes
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to login to a router, and how to use the command history and editing features.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Router Components

Router Configuration
The learner will be able to describe all of a routner's internal configuration components.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Router Show Commands
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the specific parts of the router and seven of the twelve router startup commands.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Router's Network Neighbors
The learner will be able to summarize the information that is exchanged as a result of CDP.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Basic Network Testing Commands
The learner will be able to describe network testing at the network layer with the ping, trace, and show IP route commands.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Show and Testing Commands
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot a network by drawing a logical topology of the network.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Router Startup and Setup

System Configuration Dialogue
The learner will be able to explain the use of the setup command and how to set up global parameters.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Configure Router From Setup Mode
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to set up a basic configuration for a standard 5-Router Topology.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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IOS Images

Basics of IOS Versions
The learner will be able to describe the process by which a router locates the Cisco IOS software.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Bootstrap Options in Software
The learner will be able to describe the three boot system commands.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Configure the Router from the CLI
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to fully configure a router from the command line interface (CLI), after startup configuration has been erased.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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TCP/IP

TCP/IP Protocol Suite
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the TCP/IP with the open system interface (OSI) model.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Layer 3 Concepts
The learner will be able to describe the four network layer protocols from the TCP/IP stack.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Introduce Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Internet Protocol Addressing

IP Addressing and Subnetting
The learner will be able to describe the purpose of IP addresses in routers.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Role of DNS in Router Configurations
The learner will be able to describe how to enable a DNS router.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Routing Basics

Routing Protocols
The learner will be able to explain why routing protocols are necessary.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Distance Vector Routing
The learner will be able to explaining how distance vector protocols exchange routing tables.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
Link State Routing
The learner will be able to explain how link state protocols exchange routing tables.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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Routing Protocols

Initial Router Configuration
The learner will be able to describe the initial Internet protocol (IP) routing table.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
RIP
The learner will be able to describe the key elements of RIP.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
IGRP
The learner will be able to describe the key characteristics of IGRP.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
IOS Commands
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to configure static routes as a troubleshooting tool.
Strand Scope Source
Cisco Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.10.0
  
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