The Networking course and exam are based on the following Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

1 Networking Concepts
The candidate can…
1.1 Explain concepts related to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
1.2 Compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions.
1.3 Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options.
1.4 Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and traffic types.
1.5 Compare and contrast transmission media and transceivers.
1.6 Compare and contrast network topologies, architectures, and types.
1.7 Given a scenario, use appropriate IPv4 network addressing.
1.8 Summarize evolving use cases for modern network environments.
2 Network Implementation
The candidate can…
2.1 Explain characteristics of routing technologies.
2.2 Given a scenario, configure switching technologies and features.
2.3 Given a scenario, select and configure wireless devices and technologies.
2.4 Explain important factors of physical installations.
3 Network Operations
The candidate can…
3.1 Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
3.2 Given a scenario, use network monitoring technologies.
3.3 Explain disaster recovery (DR) concepts.
3.4 Given a scenario, implement IPv4 and IPv6 network services.
3.5 Compare and contrast network access and management methods.
4 Network Security
The candidate can…
4.1 Explain the importance of basic network security concepts.
4.2 Summarize various types of attacks and their impact to the network.
4.3 Given a scenario, apply network security features, defense techniques, and solutions.
5 Network Troubleshooting
The candidate can…
5.1 Explain the troubleshooting methodology.
5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cabling and physical interface issues.
5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services.
5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common performance issues.
5.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues.

You will need to use a special browser that uses camera proctoring while you take the exam. The exam consists of forty (40) multiple choice questions. Each question has three (3) answer options, exactly one (1) of which is correct. You should answer all questions, since there is no penalty for questions answered incorrectly, but you will not get any points for questions left unanswered.  To pass, you must answer at least 27 questions correctly. You will have 60 minutes to take the exam.

Ordering the exam entitles you to sit for one (1) exam attempt.

This is one of the eight exams you need to pass to earn the CCISO® diploma.