PDF Version DemoCompTIA N10-007 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Topic | Details |
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Networking Concepts - 23% | |
| Explain the purposes and uses of ports and protocols. | 1.Protocols and ports
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| Explain devices, applications, protocols and services at their appropriate OSI layers. | 1.Layer 1 – Physical 2. Layer 2 – Data link 3. Layer 3 – Network 4.Layer 4 – Transport 5. Layer 5 – Session 6.Layer 6 – Presentation 7.Layer 7 – Application |
| Explain the concepts and characteristics of routing and switching. | 1. Properties of network traffic
7.Port forwarding 8.Access control list 9. Distributed switching 10. Packet-switched vs. circuit switched network 11.Software-defined networking |
| Given a scenario, configure the appropriate IP addressing components. | 1.Private vs. public 2. Loopback and reserved 3.Default gateway 4. Virtual IP 5.Subnet mask 6. Subnetting
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| Compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies. | 1. Wired topologies
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| Given a scenario, implement the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations. | 1.802.11 standards
2. Cellular
5.Channel bandwidth 6.Channel bonding 7.MIMO/MU-MIMO 8.Unidirectional/omnidirectiona 9.Site surveys |
| Summarize cloud concepts and their purposes. | 1.Types of services
4.Security implications/considerations 5. Relationship between local and cloud resources |
| Explain the functions of network services. | 1. DNS service
4.IPAM |
Infrastructure - 18% | |
| Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate cabling solution. | 1.Media types
3. Connector types
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| Given a scenario, determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them. | 1.Firewall 2. Router 3. Switch 4. Hub 5.Bridge 6.Modems 7.Wireless access point 8. Media converter9. Wireless range extender 10.VoIP endpoint |
| Explain the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices. | 1. Multilayer switch 2.Wireless controller 3. Load balancer4.IDS/IPS 5. Proxy server 6.VPN concentrator 7. AAA/RADIUS server 8.UTM appliance 9.NGFW/Layer 7 firewall 10. VoIP PBX 11.VoIP gateway 12. Content filter |
| Explain the purposes of virtualization and network storage technologies. | 1.Virtual networking components
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| Compare and contrast WAN technologies. | 1. Service type
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Network Operations - 17% | |
| Given a scenario, use appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network. | 1.Diagram symbols 2. Standard operating procedures/ work instructions 3.Logical vs. physical diagrams 4. Rack diagrams 5. Change management documentation 6. Wiring and port locations 7.IDF/MDF documentation 8.Labeling 9. Network configuration and performance baselines 10.Inventory management |
| Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts. | 1.Availability concepts
4. MTBF 5.SLA requirements |
| Explain common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs. | 1.Processes
2.Event management
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| Given a scenario, use remote access methods. | 1. VPN
2. RDP
8.Out-of-band management
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| Identify policies and best practices. | 1.Privileged user agreement 2.Password policy 3.On-boarding/off-boarding procedures 4.Licensing restrictions 5.International export controls 6. Data loss prevention 7.Remote access policies 8.Incident response policies 9.BYOD 10.AUP 11.NDA 12. System life cycle
13.Safety procedures and policies |
Network Security - 20% | |
| Summarize the purposes of physical security devices. | 1. Detection
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| Explain authentication and access controls. | 1. Authorization, authentication and accounting
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| Given a scenario, secure a basic wireless network. | 1.WPA 2. WPA2 3.TKIP-RC4 4.CCMP-AES 5.Authentication and authorization
6.Geofencing |
| Summarize common networking attacks. | 1.DoS
3. Insider threat 4. Logic bomb 5.Rogue access point 6. Evil twin 7.War-driving 8. Phishing 9.Ransomware 10.DNS poisoning 11.ARP poisoning 12. Spoofing 13.Deauthentication 14. Brute force 15.VLAN hopping 16. Man-in-the-middle 17.Exploits vs. vulnerabilities |
| Given a scenario, implement network device hardening. | 1.Changing default credentials 2.Avoiding common passwords 3. Upgrading firmware 4.Patching and updates 5.File hashing 6.Disabling unnecessary services 7.Using secure protocols 8.Generating new keys 9.Disabling unused ports
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| Explain common mitigation techniques and their purposes. | 1. Signature management 2.Device hardening 3.Change native VLAN 4. Switch port protection
7. File integrity monitoring 8.Role separation 9. Restricting access via ACLs 10.Honeypot/honeynet 11.Penetration testing |
Network Troubleshooting and Tools - 22% | |
| Explain the network troubleshooting methodology. | 1. Identify the problem
5. Implement the solution or escalate as necessary 6. Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures 7. Document findings, actions, and outcomes |
| Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool. | 1. Hardware tools
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| Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired connectivity and performance issues. | 1.Attenuation 2.Latency 3. Jitter 4. Crosstalk 5. EMI 6.Open/short 7.Incorrect pin-out 8. Incorrect cable type 9.Bad port 10. Transceiver mismatch 11.TX/RX reverse 12. Duplex/speed mismatch 13.Damaged cables 14.Bent pins 15.Bottlenecks 16. VLAN mismatch 17. Network connection LED status indicators |
| Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity and performance issues. | 1. Reflection 2.Refraction 3.Absorption 4.Latency 5.Jitter 6. Attenuation 7.Incorrect antenna type 8.Interference 9.Incorrect antenna placement 10.Channel overlap 11.Overcapacity 12. Distance limitations 13. Frequency mismatch 14. Wrong SSID 15.Wrong passphrase 16.Security type mismatch 17. Power levels 18. Signal-to-noise ratio |
| Given a scenario, troubleshoot common network service issues. | 1. Names not resolving 2.Incorrect gateway 3.Incorrect netmask 4.Duplicate IP addresses 5.Duplicate MAC addresses 6.Expired IP address 7. Rogue DHCP server 8.Untrusted SSL certificate 9.Incorrect time 10.Exhausted DHCP scope 11.Blocked TCP/UDP ports 12. Incorrect host-based firewall settings 13.Incorrect ACL settings 14.Unresponsive service 15.Hardware failure |
What are the career paths with CompTIA Network+ certification?
As an organization that provides the professionals with the vendor-neutral certifications, CompTIA has made sure that you can work with networking technologies from any provider. The targeted titles for the Network+ certificate include a Network Administrator, an Information Security Consultant, a Help Desk Technician, a Network Analyst, a Network Field Technician, a Junior System Engineer, and a Network Support Specialist. It is popular with the companies, such as Canon, DELL, HP, Intel, BlueCross BlueShield, Apple, and RICOH. As revealed by PayScale, the average compensation associated with any of the above-mentioned positions is about $67,000 per year.
N10-007 Exam Features
There is a total of 90 minutes given for the test during which an applicant will be required to answer 90 questions. The type of questions may vary between multiple choice, performance-based, and drag and drop. To pass this test, a candidate will need to score, at least, 720 out of 900 points.
Although efforts are being made to integrate other languages such as Spanish and Portuguese, N10-007 exam is currently available in three languages only: English, Japanese, and German. When registering, you can get the exam voucher at the Pearson VUE platform and it costs $329. Also, CompTIA provides some options of bundles that include not only a voucher but also several study materials.
Reference: https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/network
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