Tips for Network+ Exam.
Hello.
I have some good tips for passing the CompTIA Network+ Exam.
Feel free to add to this list.
When you first sit down at the workstation, where you'll be taking the test the time for the exam won't start until you click start on the workstation.
You will be given either paper or a "small white board" with a non-perminant marker.
*** LIST OF THINGS YOU SHOULD WRITE ON THERE***
1: OSI Layers. Just remember...
All = Application. 7
People = Presentation. 6.
Seem = Session. 5
To = Transport. 4
Need = Network. 3
Data = Data Link. 2
Processing = Physical. 1
HUBS, REPEATERS (OPERATE ON THE PHYSICAL LAYER)
BRIDGE, BROUTERS (OPERATE ON THE DATA LINK LAYER)
BROUTERS AND ROUTERS (OPERATE ON THE NETWORK LAYER)
2: Routable and non-routable protocols.
Appletalk = Routable
IP = Routable
IPX = Routable
NetBEUI = Non-Routable
SNA = Non-routable
3: IP Classes and Subnet Classes
Subnet:
Class A: 255.0.0.0
Class B: 255.255.0.0
Class C: 255.255.255.0
IP:
Class A: 1 - 126
Class B: 128 - 191
Class C: 192 - 223
4: Ports
21 = FTP
23 = Telnet
25 = SMTP
53 = DNS
80 = HTTP
110 = POP3
443 = HTTPS
Now the last are the connection types, speeds, distances and connectors.
10base2 = 10Mbps - 185 - BNC
10Base5 = 10Mbps - 500 - AUI
UTP 10BaseT - 10 - 100Mbps - 100 - RJ-45
STP = 16 - 1,000Mbps - 100 - RJ-45
Fiber Optic = 100 - 10,000Mbps - 2,000 - SC/ST
Now I hope that helps. Write those down on a piece of paper. Keep on writting it until you can memorize those different types.
This should help a lot when taking the exam, just incase you get flustered when you come across an easy question.
Once again, I hope this helps.
And if anyone would like to add anything onto this list I'm sure when future test takers will appreciate it.
Cheers,
Jamie English
I have some good tips for passing the CompTIA Network+ Exam.
Feel free to add to this list.
When you first sit down at the workstation, where you'll be taking the test the time for the exam won't start until you click start on the workstation.
You will be given either paper or a "small white board" with a non-perminant marker.
*** LIST OF THINGS YOU SHOULD WRITE ON THERE***
1: OSI Layers. Just remember...
All = Application. 7
People = Presentation. 6.
Seem = Session. 5
To = Transport. 4
Need = Network. 3
Data = Data Link. 2
Processing = Physical. 1
HUBS, REPEATERS (OPERATE ON THE PHYSICAL LAYER)
BRIDGE, BROUTERS (OPERATE ON THE DATA LINK LAYER)
BROUTERS AND ROUTERS (OPERATE ON THE NETWORK LAYER)
2: Routable and non-routable protocols.
Appletalk = Routable
IP = Routable
IPX = Routable
NetBEUI = Non-Routable
SNA = Non-routable
3: IP Classes and Subnet Classes
Subnet:
Class A: 255.0.0.0
Class B: 255.255.0.0
Class C: 255.255.255.0
IP:
Class A: 1 - 126
Class B: 128 - 191
Class C: 192 - 223
4: Ports
21 = FTP
23 = Telnet
25 = SMTP
53 = DNS
80 = HTTP
110 = POP3
443 = HTTPS
Now the last are the connection types, speeds, distances and connectors.
10base2 = 10Mbps - 185 - BNC
10Base5 = 10Mbps - 500 - AUI
UTP 10BaseT - 10 - 100Mbps - 100 - RJ-45
STP = 16 - 1,000Mbps - 100 - RJ-45
Fiber Optic = 100 - 10,000Mbps - 2,000 - SC/ST
Now I hope that helps. Write those down on a piece of paper. Keep on writting it until you can memorize those different types.
This should help a lot when taking the exam, just incase you get flustered when you come across an easy question.
Once again, I hope this helps.
And if anyone would like to add anything onto this list I'm sure when future test takers will appreciate it.
Cheers,
Jamie English
2017 Certification Goals:
CCNP R/S
CCNP R/S
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Go Bucks
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Don't forget the mnemonic "SPF Burn" which stand for Segments, Packets, Frames, and Bits.
Once you have the OSI layers written down, add a letter to each of the bottom 4 layers:
Transport.....Segments
Network.......Packets
Data Link.....Frames
Physical.......Bits
That way if you get a question about which layer deals with one of the above you'll know where it happens."Me fail English? That's unpossible." -
MAC_Addy
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Excellent!
Some extra tips for people who are going to be taking the exam soon.
Keep it up!2017 Certification Goals:
CCNP R/S -
jstrong
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I agree with your tips, I do not work in IT yet, so the Network+ exam was difficult for me, there were a lot of scenario questions which was my worst nightmare but thank God I pulled it off with a 663, not the best score but respectable
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skully93
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I only got somewhere in the 700's after scoring 90's consistently on most practice tests.
Mostly it's just trying to figure out what they're asking. Comptia exams can be pretty vague, so just be careful.I do not have a psychiatrist and I do not want one, for the simple reason that if he listened to me long enough, he might become disturbed.
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mgmguy1
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Great Tips I will use them"A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. Unfortunately, they don't have a J.O.B."
Fats Domino -
elathrop
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Thank you. This is a great little tip sheet but I think you should throw switches on the list in the Data Link Layer. Routers and Brouters - level 3 and beyond. ( They're telling me.)
Great list though, thanks again!Webmaster for calendardaze.com ezcalculator.com and digitizedvideo.com
