CompTIA Certification Exam: N10-003

LabSim: CompTIA Network+

Overview

LabSim includes a unique combination of interactive learning, practice and test tools that guide students through the complete learning process - from first steps to taking the certification exam.

LabSim includes a unique combination of interactive learning, practice and test tools that guide students through the complete learning process - from first steps to taking the certification exam.

Provided on DVD, LabSim key features include:

• CourseSim video-based online instruction with an on-screen tutor provides reinforced learning – users receive instruction from an experienced instructor and see onscreen demonstrations – just like being in a real classroom.
• LabSim simulated labs to practice new skills in a real-world environment. These accurate simulations allow users to practice what they have learned, with no additional software or hardware needed. A very powerful way of learning.
• ExamSim assessments and practice tests help to prepare for the certification exams and to identify areas of weakness. So if your employee think they are ready to take the real certification exam, ExamSim will let you know for sure.
• LabSim Manual download available. This downloadable e-book has been specifically developed to accompany the DVD-based content and offers a number of additional practical and theory exercises to reinforce the lessons learned through video-based instruction and simulations.

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Minimum system requirements

• Hardware: Pentium II 400; 45MB free hard disk space; 128MB memory (256MB recommended); 24x speed CD-ROM; supported sound card; mouse. Video requirements: SVGA monitor with SVGA video card (2MB VRAM), 24-bit depth, 800x600 resolution.
• Software: Windows 98, Windows NT with Service Pack 4, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP. Internet Explorer 6. Windows Media Player 6.4 or later

Each LabSim DVD must be activated within 12 months of purchase date and the course must be completed within 12 months of activation. At the end of the period, unless renewed, the student account is deleted and they will be unable to access the navigation tools.

The LabSim Complete Certification Library extends the period to 24 months for activation and 24 months for completing the course.

Content

Videos: 83
Demonstrations: 43
Animations: 7
Simulations: 72
Fact Sheets: 77
Exam Questions: 491
Exams: 50

0.0 Introduction

0.1 Course Introduction

0.1.1 Network+ Introduction

0.2 Using the Hardware Simulator

0.2.1 Selecting and Configuring Devices
0.2.2 Put an Item on the Workbench
0.2.3 Select an Item Based on Its Documentation
0.2.4 Select Item Categories
0.2.5 Install and Uninstall Components
0.2.6 Set Dials and Switches
0.2.7 Installing Cables
0.2.8 Installing a Cabled Device
0.2.9 Add Cabled Components

1.0 Networking Basics (17 questions)

1.1 Networking Overview

1.1.1 Introduction to Networking
1.1.2 Network Types
1.1.3 Networking Facts
1.1.4 Network Architectures
1.1.5 Network Communication
1.1.6 Networking Configuration
1.1.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 1.1
1.2 Network Topologies
1.2.1 Network Topologies
1.2.2 Topology Facts
1.2.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 1.2

2.0 Cables and Connectors (17 questions)

2.1 Twisted Pair

2.1.1 Twisted Pair
2.1.2 Twisted Pair Facts
2.1.3 Connect a Modem
2.1.4 Connect to an Ethernet Network
2.1.5 Making Twisted Pair Cables
2.1.6 Making Cable Facts
2.1.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.1

2.2 Coaxial

2.2.1 Coaxial
2.2.2 Coaxial Cable Facts
2.2.3 Connect a Cable Modem 1
2.2.4 Connect a Cable Modem 2
2.2.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.2

2.3 Fiber Optic

2.3.1 Fiber Optic
2.3.2 Fiber Optic Facts
2.3.3 Connect Fiber Optic Cables 1
2.3.4 Connect Fiber Optic Cables 2
2.3.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.3

2.4 USB and Firewire

2.4.1 USB and Firewire
2.4.2 USB and Firewire Facts
2.4.3 Connect a USB Device
2.4.4 Connect Back-to-Back Computers
2.4.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.4

3.0 Networking Devices (21 questions)

3.1 Network Adapters

3.1.1 Network Adapters
3.1.2 NIC Cards
3.1.3 Modems
3.1.4 ISDN
3.1.5 Network Adapter Facts
3.1.6 Select and Install a Network Adapter
3.1.7 Exploring Network Connections
3.1.8 Find Connection Information
3.1.9 View Connection Properties
3.1.10 Disable a Network Connection
3.1.11 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.1

3.2 Network Devices

3.2.1 Hubs
3.2.2 Switches
3.2.3 How a Switch Works
3.2.4 Bridges
3.2.5 How a Bridge Works
3.2.6 Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
3.2.7 Network Connection Device Facts
3.2.8 Select a Networking Device
3.2.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.2

3.3 Internetwork Devices

3.3.1 Routers and Gateways
3.3.2 Firewalls
3.3.3 Internetwork Device Facts
3.3.4 Select a Router
3.3.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.3

4.0 Wired Networking Standards (43 questions)

4.1 Ethernet

4.1.1 Ethernet Overview
4.1.2 Collision Detection and Recovery
4.1.3 Ethernet Facts
4.1.4 Ethernet Specifications
4.1.5 Ethernet Specifications
4.1.6 Select Ethernet Cable
4.1.7 Connect to 100BaseTX Network
4.1.8 Connect to a Fiber Optic Network
4.1.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.1

4.2 Token Ring and FDDI

4.2.1 Token Ring Specifications
4.2.2 Token-passing Media Access
4.2.3 Token Ring Facts
4.2.4 FDDI
4.2.5 FDDI Facts
4.2.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.2

5.0 Wireless Networking Standards (31 questions)

5.1 Wireless Concepts

5.1.1 Infrared
5.1.2 Infrared Facts
5.1.3 Radio Frequency Wireless
5.1.4 Wireless Architecture
5.1.5 Wireless Architecture Facts
5.1.6 Wireless Standards
5.1.7 Wireless Security
5.1.8 Wireless Standards
5.1.9 Bluetooth
5.1.10 Bluetooth Facts
5.1.11 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.1

5.2 Configuring a Wireless Network

5.2.1 Configuring a Wireless Network
5.2.2 Wireless Configuration Tasks
5.2.3 Select a Wireless Card
5.2.4 Create a Wireless Network 1
5.2.5 Create a Wireless Network 2
5.2.6 Configuring a Wireless Access Point
5.2.7 Configuring a Wireless Connection

5.3 Wireless Considerations

5.3.1 Factors Affecting Wireless Communications
5.3.2 Wireless Network Considerations
5.3.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.3

6.0 The OSI Model (33 questions)

6.1 The OSI Model

6.1.1 Introduction to the OSI Model
6.1.2 OSI Model Communications
6.1.3 OSI Model Facts
6.1.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.1

6.2 Lower OSI Model Layers

6.2.1 Physical Layer
6.2.2 Physical Layer Facts
6.2.3 Data Link Layer
6.2.4 Data Link Layer Facts
6.2.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.2

6.3 Middle OSI Model Layers

6.3.1 Network Layer
6.3.2 Network Layer Facts
6.3.3 Transport Layer
6.3.4 Transport Layer Facts
6.3.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.3

6.4 Upper OSI Model Layers

6.4.1 Session Layer
6.4.2 Presentation Layer
6.4.3 Application Layer
6.4.4 Upper OSI Model Layer Facts
6.4.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.4

6.5 OSI Model Review

6.5.1 OSI Layer Review
6.5.2 Architectures and Protocol Suites
6.5.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.5

7.0 TCP/IP (55 questions)

7.1 IP Addresses

7.1.1 IP Addresses
7.1.2 Address Classes
7.1.3 Subnetting
7.1.4 IP Address and Subnet Mask Facts
7.1.5 Subnetting Facts
7.1.6 IP version 6
7.1.7 IPv6 Facts
7.1.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 7.1

7.2 IP Protocols

7.2.1 TCP and UDP Ports
7.2.2 Common Ports
7.2.3 HTTP Protocols
7.2.4 File Transfer Protocols
7.2.5 E-mail Protocols
7.2.6 Network Time Protocol
7.2.7 Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
7.2.8 Common TCP/IP Protocols
7.2.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 7.2

7.3 IP Configuration Parameters

7.3.1 The Default Gateway
7.3.2 Internet Connectivity Parameters
7.3.3 Configuring Host Addressing (Windows)
7.3.4 Configure IP Settings 1
7.3.5 Configure IP Settings 2
7.3.6 Configuring Host Addressing (Linux)
7.3.7 Configuring Host Addressing (NetWare)
7.3.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 7.3

8.0 IP Services (31 questions)

8.1 Name Resolution

8.1.1 DNS
8.1.2 DNS Name Resolution Process
8.1.3 DNS Facts
8.1.4 WINS
8.1.5 WINS Facts
8.1.6 Configuring DNS and WINS Clients
8.1.7 Configure DNS Addresses
8.1.8 Configure WINS Settings
8.1.9 Configuring DNS Records
8.1.10 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.1

8.2 IP Address Assignment

8.2.1 IP Address Assignment
8.2.2 APIPA
8.2.3 Addressing Method Facts
8.2.4 Configure a DHCP Client
8.2.5 Configuring a DHCP Server
8.2.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.2

8.3 NAT and ICS

8.3.1 Network Address Translation (NAT)
8.3.2 NAT Facts
8.3.3 Configuring a NAT Router
8.3.4 ICS Facts
8.3.5 Enabling ICS
8.3.6 Share an Internet Connection
8.3.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.3

8.4 Network Management

8.4.1 Network Management
8.4.2 SNMP Facts
8.4.3 Zeroconf Facts
8.4.4 Terminal Access Protocols
8.4.5 Using Terminal Services
8.4.6 Remote Management Facts
8.4.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.4

9.0 Operating Systems (23 questions)

9.1 Client and Server Operating Systems

9.1.1 Operating Systems
9.1.2 Client and Server Software
9.1.3 Client Software Facts
9.1.4 Managing Networking Components
9.1.5 Install a Service
9.1.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.1

9.2 Windows Networking

9.2.1 Windows OS Facts
9.2.2 Creating Local User Accounts
9.2.3 Create a Local User Account
9.2.4 Creating and Administering Groups
9.2.5 Modify Group Membership
9.2.6 Joining a Windows Domain
9.2.7 Active Directory Overview
9.2.8 Create a Domain User
9.2.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.2

9.3 Windows Resources

9.3.1 Mapping a Network Drive
9.3.2 Map a Drive
9.3.3 Configure a Network Printer
9.3.4 Share a Local Printer
9.3.5 Add a Network Printer
9.3.6 Sharing Folders
9.3.7 Share a Folder
9.3.8 Setting NTFS Permissions
9.3.9 NTFS Permissions Facts
9.3.10 Configure NTFS Permissions

9.4 Linux Networking

9.4.1 Linux OS Facts
9.4.2 Creating Linux User Accounts
9.4.3 Configuring Linux Permissions
9.4.4 Using Samba
9.4.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.4

9.5 NetWare Networking

9.5.1 NetWare OS Facts
9.5.2 eDirectory Overview
9.5.3 Installing Client Software
9.5.4 Install the MS Novell Client
9.5.5 Mapping a Network Drive
9.5.6 Creating eDirectory Users
9.5.7 Create an eDirectory User
9.5.8 Assigning eDirectory Rights
9.5.9 Assign File System Rights
9.5.10 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.5

9.6 Mac Networking

9.6.1 Mac OS Facts
9.6.2 ExamSim Questions - Section 9.6

10.0 Wide Area Networks (WANs) (57 questions)

10.1 WAN Concepts

10.1.1 WAN Technologies
10.1.2 WAN Services
10.1.3 WAN Facts
10.1.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 10.1

10.2 Internet Connectivity

10.2.1 Internet Connectivity
10.2.2 Connect to the PSTN
10.2.3 Connect to DSL Network
10.2.4 Internet Connectivity Facts
10.2.5 Configuring a Dial-up Internet Connection
10.2.6 Create a Dial-up Internet Connection
10.2.7 Configure Internet Settings
10.2.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 10.2

10.3 Remote Access

10.3.1 Remote Access
10.3.2 Remote Access Protocol Facts
10.3.3 Configuring Dialup Connection Properties
10.3.4 Configure a Remote Access Connection
10.3.5 Disable Networking Components
10.3.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 10.3

10.4 Securing Remote Connections

10.4.1 Remote Access Authentication
10.4.2 Remote Access Authentication Facts
10.4.3 Configure the Authentication Protocol
10.4.4 Virtual Private Networks
10.4.5 Configuring a VPN Connection
10.4.6 VPN Facts
10.4.7 Configure a VPN Connection
10.4.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 10.4

11.0 Network Protection and Availability (54 questions)

11.1 Network Threats

11.1.1 Unauthorized Access
11.1.2 Unauthorized Access Facts
11.1.3 Viruses
11.1.4 Virus Facts
11.1.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.1

11.2 Internetwork Security

11.2.1 Firewalls
11.2.2 Common Ports
11.2.3 Configuring ICF
11.2.4 Enable ICF for a Connection
11.2.5 Open a Port
11.2.6 Proxy Servers
11.2.7 Internetwork Security Facts
11.2.8 Protecting the Network
11.2.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.2

11.3 LAN Security

11.3.1 Virtual LANs (VLANs)
11.3.2 VLAN Facts
11.3.3 IPSec Facts
11.3.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.3

11.4 Backup and Restore

11.4.1 Backup and Restore
11.4.2 Backup Operations
11.4.3 Backing Up and Restoring Data
11.4.4 Backup and Restore Facts
11.4.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.4

11.5 Disaster Prevention and Recovery

11.5.1 RAID
11.5.2 Configuring Disk Protection
11.5.3 RAID Facts
11.5.4 Create a Mirrored Volume
11.5.5 Create a RAID-5 Volume
11.5.6 Redundancy
11.5.7 Redundancy Facts
11.5.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 11.5

12.0 Troubleshooting (76 questions)

12.1 Troubleshooting Overview

12.1.1 Troubleshooting Methodology
12.1.2 Troubleshooting Methodology Facts
12.1.3 Troubleshooting Utilities
12.1.4 Troubleshooting Tools
12.1.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.1

12.2 Troubleshooting Network Communication

12.2.1 Troubleshooting Communications
12.2.2 Using Ping and Traceroute
12.2.3 Identifying Communication Problems
12.2.4 Exploring Network Communications
12.2.5 Find Path Information 1
12.2.6 Find Path Information 2
12.2.7 Identify Communication Capabilities 1
12.2.8 Identify Communication Capabilities 2
12.2.9 Troubleshoot Network Communication 1
12.2.10 Troubleshoot Network Communication 2
12.2.11 Troubleshoot Network Communication 3
12.2.12 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.2

12.3 Troubleshooting Physical Connectivity

12.3.1 Troubleshooting Physical Problems
12.3.2 Troubleshooting Link Status
12.3.3 Physical Troubleshooting Tools
12.3.4 Troubleshooting the Topology
12.3.5 Troubleshooting the Fault Domain
12.3.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.3

12.4 Troubleshooting IP Configuration

12.4.1 Troubleshooting IP Configuration
12.4.2 Using ipconfig and winipconfig
12.4.3 Interpreting Ipconfig
12.4.4 Find Configuration Information 1
12.4.5 Find Configuration Information 2
12.4.6 Find Configuration Information 3
12.4.7 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 1
12.4.8 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 2
12.4.9 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 3
12.4.10 Troubleshoot IP Configuration Problems 4
12.4.11 Using ifconfig
12.4.12 Find Linux Information
12.4.13 Using arp, netstat, and nbtstat
12.4.14 arp, netstat, and nbtstat Facts
12.4.15 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.4

12.5 Troubleshooting Name Resolution

12.5.1 Troubleshooting Name Resolution
12.5.2 Troubleshooting Name Resolution Facts
12.5.3 Using nslookup and dig
12.5.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.5

12.6 Troubleshooting Resource Access

12.6.1 Troubleshooting Resource Access
12.6.2 ExamSim Questions - Section 12.6

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