050-632

(050-632) Networking Technologies

SYNOPSIS â€¢ NetWare 5 CNE ^vs

Novellâ€™s exam 050-632 (course 565), â€œNetworking Technologiesâ€ is one of the core requirements for the Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) 5 certification. This exam is designed for entry-level network administrators who have â€œan excellent foundation upon which to build their network training.â€ It covers â€œthe basics of computer networking, including terms and concepts.â€ There is no specific prerequisite for this exam. You can waive this exam if you have either a CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft MCSE certification.

This exam is moderately difficult and is priced at $125, $55.50, or $27.50 depending on the region in which it's taken.
Most North American and European and some Asia Pacific countries fall under the highest price tier. The exam may be taken from Pearson Vue or Thomson Prometric.

The passing score is 504. This exam is an adaptive test, consisting of 15 to 25 questions, and has a duration of 45 minutes.

The topics covered by this exam include:

Outline the major tasks of each of the layers of the OSI reference model and list the addresses needed to deliver most network services and the corresponding OSI layer of each
Contrast the characteristics and uses of the physical and logical topologies that are used in computer networks
Map the functions of network interface boards, repeaters, active hubs, intelligent or switching hubs, bridges, routers and gateways to the appropriate OSI layers
Identify the function of the IEEE 802.x standards in computer networks
Identify the media access procedures, transmission media, connectivity devices, and basic design rules of the IEEE 802.3 standard and Ethernet
Identify the media access procedures, transmission media, connectivity devices and basic design rules of the IEEE 802.3u standard and Fast Ethernet
Identify the media access procedures, transmission media, connectivity devices, and basic design rules of the IEEE 802.5 standard and Token Ring
Identify the media access procedures, transmission media, connectivity devices, and basic design rules of FDDI
Identify the Wide Area Network protocols SLIP, PPP, X.25, Frame Relay, ISDN and ATM
List three benefits of bridging and three types of bridges
Explain transparent bridge operation
Configure spanning tree network and explain how the spanning tree algorithm functions
Explain source-routing bridge operation
Explain the use of switching hubs
Identify the benefits of using token ring switches
Identify and describe distance vector and link state dynamic routing protocols
Identify the characteristics of nonroutable protocols, and name a method for dealing with a nonroutable protocol
Decide when to use bridges, switches and routers
Define the IP address structure
Identify network classes
Identify how to obtain a registered IP address
Register a domain name
Assign addresses to hosts
Describe the function of host names, host tables, and DNS
Explain the purpose of subnets
Define a subnet mask
Describe how subnet addresses are used
Assign subnet addresses
Create subnet masks and assign subnet addresses for a sample company
Describe the purpose of supernets
Identify the IP address criteria used for supernets
Describe routing considerations when using supernets
Identify the components of the TCP/IP protocol suite as they relate to the OSI and DOD model
Describe IP routing and disadvantages of RIP and distance vector routing
Describe link state routing with IP
Determine which protocol from the TCP/IP protocol suite should be evaluated or implemented to provide a needed functionality or correct an error condition
Identify the uses of protocol analyzers in managing a TCP/IP network
Describe IPv6
Describe the purpose of Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) and Sequenced Packet Exchange (SPX)
Identify and describe the components and characteristics of IPX addresses
Identify the components of the IPX/SPX protocol suite as they relate to the OSI model
Describe the IPX routing protocols RIP and SAP
Describe Link State Routing with IPX NLSP and compare RIP/SAP, NLSP, and OSPF functionality
Identify the uses of protocol analyzers in managing an IPX/SPX network
Identify the features, directory structure, and components of X.500
Identify the purpose of LDAP and map LDAP to the OSI model

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