CIW Network Technology Associate Practice Test

Distinguish among common cable types used in networking (e.g., CAT 5, Class F).

Identify hardware and software connection devices and their uses, including network interface card (NIC), modem, cable/DSL modem, hub, router, switch, firewall.

Explain the routing process, including static routing versus dynamic routing, interior versus exterior routing protocols.

Identify common TCP/IP network parameters, including IP address (static versus DHCP), subnet mask, subnet prefix length, default gateway, DNS information.

Explain IP addressing and the concept of uniqueness, including IP address, subnet mask, subnet prefix length.

Identify the uses of public and private IP addresses.

Compare and contrast IPv4 and IPv6, including addressing, TCP/IP configurations, troubleshooting tools.

Distinguish between HTTP and other Internet server types.

Identify the functions and features of common Internet-based services, and identify protocols used by each, including file, print, HTTP, proxy, mail, mailing list, instant messaging, social networking, DNS, FTP, certificate, directory, fax, transaction.

Choose the correct server to fulfill a specific business/organizational need.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud-based Internet services instead of providing them in-house.

Discuss the purpose of a Content Management System (CMS) and the benefits it provides an organization.

Identify typical attacks on clients and describe procedures to counter each attack type.

Recognize and avoid social engineering attacks.

Distinguish among symmetric, asymmetric and hash encryption.

Define authentication principles, including password resetting, password aging.

Describe Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and the purposes of remote access protocols, including Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP).

Distinguish among security zones, including DMZ, VLAN, intranet, extranet.

Define fundamental Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts.

Identify the purpose of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and list common concerns and configuration parameters.

Explain the security risks involved with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) implementations.

Identify the required items for BYOD policies.

Discuss mobile device management (MDM) tools and the mobile device life cycle.

Identify the most common security threats to cloud-based services.

Explain the key points of an effective disaster recovery plan for cloud-based services.

Determine the most effective continuous data protection (CDP) techniques, depending on network scenarios.

Identify issues to consider when troubleshooting IP-enabled systems, including DNS/name resolution, correct default gateway and subnet mask, hosts file configuration, DHCP versus static IP configuration.

Identify when to use various diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and resolving Internet problems, including ping, ipconfig, route, arp, traceroute, netstat, network analyzers (packet sniffers).

Distinguish between client-side problems and server-side problems when troubleshooting common services (e.g., e-mail and Web client connectivity issues).

Troubleshoot cable and ADSL modem connectivity.

Identify maintenance tasks that can help prevent computer system failures.

Connect common peripherals, including USB, FireWire, eSATA, HDMI, CD-ROM/DVD, parallel and serial devices (e.g., printers, hard drives, monitors).

Explain the functions of motherboards, storage devices and optical discs (e.g., IRQs, SATA, SCSI, USB, memory card readers, memory cards, NICs, CD/DVD/BD).

Obtain proper licensing for operating systems and associated applications.

Recover from application failures.

Restart the system and identify common boot problems.

Explain why a hard drive must be partitioned and formatted.

Identify common file systems (e.g., NTFS, FAT, Ext3, ReiserFS).

Manage basic file and directory permissions.

Use common file system management tools, including Convert, Chkdsk, Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter.

Delete temporary files manually and by using operating-system-specific methods.

Back up and restore files to prevent data loss.

Distinguish between ad-hoc and infrastructure mode.

Identify the function of a wireless access point (AP).

Connect wireless networks to standard wired LANs.

Identify benefits and drawbacks of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2).

Use a Secure Set Identifier (SSID) and describe its purpose.

Identify the purpose of MAC address filtering.

Identify security issues with wireless networks.

Evaluate the practicality of a wireless LAN in an organization.

Troubleshoot wireless connectivity.

Implement a wireless network.

Identify mobile devices and various mobile operating systems.

Explain the relationship between mobile devices and the cloud, including advantages and disadvantages.

List the benefits of 4G networks and 4G mobile hotspot devices.

List elements of virtualization (e.g., virtual machines, host operating system, virtualization software, RAM, processor speed, and disk space).

Identify benefits of virtualization, including reduced consumption of electricity, less heat generation, conservation of space, more efficient use of hardware.

Define phishing and pharming, and identify ways to avoid becoming a victim.

Identify ways to avoid antisocial activity, including online stalking and cyberbullying.

Use encryption technology to secure communications (e.g., email encryption, password generators, password managers).