{"id":11017,"date":"2025-12-25T22:44:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T03:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stevepedwards.today\/DebianAdmin\/?p=11017"},"modified":"2026-02-01T14:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T19:00:43","slug":"network-v9-exam-objectives-summary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stevepedwards.today\/DebianAdmin\/network-v9-exam-objectives-summary\/","title":{"rendered":"Network+ (V9) exam objectives summary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_11017\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"11017\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/stevepedwards.today\/DebianAdmin\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Network+ (V9) exam objectives summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Networking concepts (23%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>OSI model layers:\u00a0<\/strong>physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking appliances:<\/strong>\u00a0routers, switches, firewalls, IDS\/IPS, load balancers, proxies, NAS, SAN, and wireless devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloud concepts:<\/strong>\u00a0NFV, VPC, network security groups, cloud gateways, deployment models (public, private, hybrid), service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports and protocols:\u00a0<\/strong>FTP, SFTP, SSH, Telnet, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, LDAP, RDP, SIP.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traffic types:\u00a0<\/strong>unicast, multicast, anycast, broadcast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission media:\u00a0<\/strong>wireless (802.11, cellular, satellite), wired (fiber, coaxial, DAC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transceivers and connectors:\u00a0<\/strong>SC, LC, ST, MPO, RJ11, RJ45, F-type, BNC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network topologies:<\/strong>\u00a0mesh, hybrid, star\/hub and spoke, spine and leaf, point-to-point, three-tier, and collapsed core.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPv4 addressing:<\/strong>\u00a0public vs. private, APIPA, RFC1918, loopback, subnetting (VLSM, CIDR), and address classes (A, B, C, D, E).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptia.org\/en-em\/certifications\/network\/#buy-now\"><em>Advance your career\u2014Buy Network+ certification exam or training today.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Network implementation (20%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Routing technologies:\u00a0<\/strong>static and dynamic routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), route selection, NAT, PAT, FHRP, VIP, and subinterfaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switching technologies:\u00a0<\/strong>VLANs, interface configuration, spanning tree, MTU, and jumbo frames.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless devices:<\/strong>\u00a0channels, frequency options, SSID, network types, encryption, guest networks, authentication, antennas, and access points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical installations:\u00a0<\/strong>installation implications, power considerations, and environmental factors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Network operations (19%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Documentation:\u00a0<\/strong>physical vs. logical diagrams, rack diagrams, cable maps, network diagrams, asset inventory, IPAM, SLA, and wireless surveys.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Life-cycle management:\u00a0<\/strong>EOL, EOS, software management, and decommissioning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change management:\u00a0<\/strong>request process tracking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Configuration management:\u00a0<\/strong>production, backup, baseline configurations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network monitoring:<\/strong>\u00a0SNMP, flow data, packet capture, baseline metrics, log aggregation, API integration, and port mirroring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disaster recovery:\u00a0<\/strong>RPO, RTO, MTTR, MTBF, cold\/warm\/hot sites, active-active\/passive, and testing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network services:\u00a0<\/strong>DHCP, SLAAC, DNS, NTP, PTP, and NTS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access and management:\u00a0<\/strong>VPNs, SSH, GUI, API, and console.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Network security (14%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Logical security:<\/strong>\u00a0encryption (data in transit\/rest), PKI, IAM, MFA, SSO, RADIUS, LDAP, SAML, TACACS+, time-based authentication, authorization, least privilege, role-based access control, and geofencing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical security:<\/strong>\u00a0cameras and locks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deception technologies:<\/strong>\u00a0honeypot and honeynet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security terminology:\u00a0<\/strong>risk, vulnerability, exploit, threat, and CIA triad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audits and compliance:<\/strong>\u00a0data locality, PCI DSS, and GDPR.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network segmentation:\u00a0<\/strong>IoT, IIoT, SCADA, ICS, OT, guest, and BYOD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Types of attacks:<\/strong>\u00a0DoS\/DDoS, VLAN hopping, MAC flooding, ARP poisoning\/spoofing, DNS poisoning\/spoofing, rogue devices\/services, evil twin, on-path attack, and social engineering (phishing, dumpster diving, shoulder surfing, tailgating).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security features and defense:<\/strong>\u00a0device hardening, NAC, key management, ACL, URL\/content filtering, trusted vs. untrusted zones, and screened subnet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptia.org\/en-em\/certifications\/network\/#buy-now\"><em>Get exam-ready\u2014Find your training and explore bundles.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Network troubleshooting (24%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Troubleshooting methodology:<\/strong>\u00a0identifying the problem, establishing a theory, testing, planning, and implementing a solution, verifying functionality, and documenting findings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cabling and physical interface issues:\u00a0<\/strong>cable issues (incorrect type, signal degradation, improper termination, TX\/RX transposed), interface issues (increasing counters, port status), and hardware issues (PoE, transceiver mismatch, signal strength).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network services issues:\u00a0<\/strong>switching issues (STP, VLAN assignment, ACLs), routing issues (routing table and default routes), address pool exhaustion, and incorrect gateway\/IP\/subnet mask.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance issues:\u00a0<\/strong>congestion, latency, packet loss, and wireless interference.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and protocols:\u00a0<\/strong>protocol analyzers, command line tools, cable testers, and Wi-Fi analyzers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">Network+ Acronym Master List<\/h1>\n<h3>Networking Appliances &amp; Hardware<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IDS:<\/strong> Intrusion Detection System<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPS:<\/strong> Intrusion Prevention System<\/li>\n<li><strong>NAS:<\/strong> Network Attached Storage<\/li>\n<li><strong>SAN:<\/strong> Storage Area Network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cloud Concepts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NFV:<\/strong> Network Functions Virtualization<\/li>\n<li><strong>VPC:<\/strong> Virtual Private Cloud<\/li>\n<li><strong>SaaS:<\/strong> Software as a Service<\/li>\n<li><strong>IaaS:<\/strong> Infrastructure as a Service<\/li>\n<li><strong>PaaS:<\/strong> Platform as a Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Ports &amp; Protocols<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FTP:<\/strong> File Transfer Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>SFTP:<\/strong> Secure File Transfer Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>SSH:<\/strong> Secure Shell<\/li>\n<li><strong>SMTP:<\/strong> Simple Mail Transfer Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>DNS:<\/strong> Domain Name System<\/li>\n<li><strong>DHCP:<\/strong> Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>HTTP:<\/strong> Hypertext Transfer Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>HTTPS:<\/strong> Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure<\/li>\n<li><strong>SNMP:<\/strong> Simple Network Management Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>LDAP:<\/strong> Lightweight Directory Access Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>RDP:<\/strong> Remote Desktop Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>SIP:<\/strong> Session Initiation Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>NTP:<\/strong> Network Time Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>PTP:<\/strong> Precision Time Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>NTS:<\/strong> Network Time Security<\/li>\n<li><strong>SLAAC:<\/strong> Stateless Address Autoconfiguration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Transmission Media &amp; Connectors<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>802.11:<\/strong> The IEEE standard for Wireless Local Area Networks (Wi-Fi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DAC:<\/strong> Direct Attach Copper<\/li>\n<li><strong>SC:<\/strong> Subscriber Connector (or Standard Connector)<\/li>\n<li><strong>LC:<\/strong> Lucent Connector (or Little Connector)<\/li>\n<li><strong>ST:<\/strong> Straight Tip<\/li>\n<li><strong>MPO:<\/strong> Multi-fiber Push On<\/li>\n<li><strong>RJ11:<\/strong> Registered Jack 11 (Standard telephone jack)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RJ45:<\/strong> Registered Jack 45 (Standard Ethernet jack)<\/li>\n<li><strong>BNC:<\/strong> Bayonet Neill\u2013Concelman<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>IPv4 &amp; Addressing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>APIPA:<\/strong> Automatic Private IP Addressing<\/li>\n<li><strong>RFC 1918:<\/strong> Request for Comments 1918 (The standard for private IP ranges)<\/li>\n<li><strong>VLSM:<\/strong> Variable Length Subnet Masking<\/li>\n<li><strong>CIDR:<\/strong> Classless Inter-Domain Routing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Routing &amp; Switching Technologies<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BGP:<\/strong> Border Gateway Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>EIGRP:<\/strong> Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>OSPF:<\/strong> Open Shortest Path First<\/li>\n<li><strong>NAT:<\/strong> Network Address Translation<\/li>\n<li><strong>PAT:<\/strong> Port Address Translation<\/li>\n<li><strong>FHRP:<\/strong> First Hop Redundancy Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP:<\/strong> Virtual IP<\/li>\n<li><strong>VLAN:<\/strong> Virtual Local Area Network<\/li>\n<li><strong>STP:<\/strong> Spanning Tree Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong>MTU:<\/strong> Maximum Transmission Unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Wireless<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SSID:<\/strong> Service Set Identifier (The Wi-Fi name)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Network Operations &amp; Documentation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IPAM:<\/strong> IP Address Management<\/li>\n<li><strong>SLA:<\/strong> Service Level Agreement<\/li>\n<li><strong>EOL:<\/strong> End of Life<\/li>\n<li><strong>EOS:<\/strong> End of Support (or End of Sale)<\/li>\n<li><strong>API:<\/strong> Application Programming Interface<\/li>\n<li><strong>GUI:<\/strong> Graphical User Interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Disaster Recovery<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RPO:<\/strong> Recovery Point Objective<\/li>\n<li><strong>RTO:<\/strong> Recovery Time Objective<\/li>\n<li><strong>MTTR:<\/strong> Mean Time to Repair<\/li>\n<li><strong>MTBF:<\/strong> Mean Time Between Failures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Security &amp; Access Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PKI:<\/strong> Public Key Infrastructure<\/li>\n<li><strong>IAM:<\/strong> Identity and Access Management<\/li>\n<li><strong>MFA:<\/strong> Multi-Factor Authentication<\/li>\n<li><strong>SSO:<\/strong> Single Sign-On<\/li>\n<li><strong>RADIUS:<\/strong> Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service<\/li>\n<li><strong>SAML:<\/strong> Security Assertion Markup Language<\/li>\n<li><strong>TACACS+:<\/strong> Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus<\/li>\n<li><strong>CIA Triad:<\/strong> Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability<\/li>\n<li><strong>PCI DSS:<\/strong> Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard<\/li>\n<li><strong>GDPR:<\/strong> General Data Protection Regulation<\/li>\n<li><strong>NAC:<\/strong> Network Access Control<\/li>\n<li><strong>ACL:<\/strong> Access Control List<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Network Segmentation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IoT:<\/strong> Internet of Things<\/li>\n<li><strong>IIoT:<\/strong> Industrial Internet of Things<\/li>\n<li><strong>SCADA:<\/strong> Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition<\/li>\n<li><strong>ICS:<\/strong> Industrial Control Systems<\/li>\n<li><strong>OT:<\/strong> Operational Technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>BYOD:<\/strong> Bring Your Own Device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Types of Attacks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DoS:<\/strong> Denial of Service<\/li>\n<li><strong>DDoS:<\/strong> Distributed Denial of Service<\/li>\n<li><strong>ARP:<\/strong> Address Resolution Protocol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Troubleshooting &amp; Physical Issues<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TX\/RX:<\/strong> Transmit \/ Receive<\/li>\n<li><strong>PoE:<\/strong> Power over Ethernet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_11017\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"11017\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 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Networking appliances:\u00a0routers, switches, firewalls, IDS\/IPS, load balancers, proxies, NAS, SAN, and wireless devices. Cloud concepts:\u00a0NFV, VPC, network security groups, cloud gateways, deployment models (public, private, hybrid), service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS). 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