This LAN Concepts test is designed to assess a test taker's general knowledge of local area networks and the associated technologies. Topics covered by this test include protocols, network topologies, client/server computing and troubleshooting. This assessment is appropriate for test takers that have a year or more experience as a network administrator. Assessments for Network Security and Network Administration are also available. Total Questions 39 Question Types Multiple Choice Competencies Tested Client/Server ComputingNetwork TopologiesTCP/IPNetworking Hardware Tasks Tested Adjusting Firewall Rules TroubleshootingQoS PurposeCommunication Breakdown TroubleshootingRouter OSI Model LayerUDP-Based Routing ProtocolsIP Routing that Uses RIPSpanning-Tree Port StatesIP Address TroubleshootingUnable to Browse the InternetUtility for Active ConnectionsCommand-Line Utility Open PortEthernet TroubleshootingFault Tolerant Network TopologyGroup of Interconnected LANsIEEE 802.5 TopologyLinks Configured Between NodesNetwork TopologyThree Parts of TCP/IP HandshakeUnroutable ProtocolsPackets Error Checking PartDatagram RoutePing Command ProtocolProtocol Affected by Blocked PortHost AddressingFrame Inside of a FrameProtocol for Monitoring Network Devices RemotelyTransport Layer ProtocolsIPv4 Address for BroadcastPublic IP AddressTelnet PortsTraffic Broadcast to All NodesUnable to Connect to Network ResourcesCable Length SpecificationsNetwork Layer HardwareSwitch and New MAC AddressCross-Talk Resistant CableMultilayer SwitchMAC AddressesDivide a Switch into Two Networks