Exam Number 100-105 ICND1
Associated Certifications CCENT, CCNA Routing & Switching, CCDA, CCNA Security, CCNA Wireless
Duration 90 Minutes (45-55 questions)
Available Languages English, Japanese
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This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.
Exam Description
The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) exam (100-105) is a 90-minute, 45–55 question assessment that is associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) certification and is a tangible first step in achieving other associate-level certifications. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
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1.0 Network Fundamentals 20%
1.1 Compare and contrast OSI and TCP/IP models
1.2 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols
1.3 Describe the impact of infrastructure components in an enterprise network
1.3.a Firewalls
1.3.b Access points
1.3.c Wireless controllers
1.4 Compare and contrast collapsed core and three-tier architectures
1.5 Compare and contrast network topologies
1.5.a Star
1.5.b Mesh
1.5.c Hybrid
1.6 Select the appropriate cabling type based on implementation requirements
1.7 Apply troubleshooting methodologies to resolve problems
1.7.a Perform fault isolation and document
1.7.b Resolve or escalate
1.7.c Verify and monitor resolution
1.8 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting
1.9 Compare and contrast IPv4 address types
1.9.a Unicast
1.9.b Broadcast
1.9.c Multicast
1.10 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
1.11 Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
1.12 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv6 addressing
1.13 Configure and verify IPv6 Stateless Address Auto Configuration
1.14 Compare and contrast IPv6 address types
1.14.a Global unicast
1.14.b Unique local
1.14.c Link local
1.14.d Multicast
1.14.e Modified EUI 64
1.14.f Autoconfiguration
1.14.g Anycast
2.0 LAN Switching Fundamentals 26%
2.1 Describe and verify switching concepts
2.1.a MAC learning and aging
2.1.b Frame switching
2.1.c Frame flooding
2.1.d MAC address table
2.2 Interpret Ethernet frame format
2.3 Troubleshoot interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, duplex, speed)
2.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
2.4.a Access ports (data and voice)
2.4.b Default VLAN
2.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interswitch connectivity
2.5.a Trunk ports
2.5.b 802.1Q
2.5.c Native VLAN
2.6 Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols
2.6.a Cisco Discovery Protocol
2.6.b LLDP
2.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot port security
2.7.a Static
2.7.b Dynamic
2.7.c Sticky
2.7.d Max MAC addresses
2.7.e Violation actions
2.7.f Err-disable recovery
3.0 Routing Fundamentals 25%
3.1 Describe the routing concepts
3.1.a Packet handling along the path through a network
3.1.b Forwarding decision based on route lookup
3.1.c Frame rewrite
3.2 Interpret the components of routing table
3.2.a Prefix
3.2.b Network mask
3.2.c Next hop
3.2.d Routing protocol code
3.2.e Administrative distance
3.2.f Metric
3.2.g Gateway of last resort
3.3 Describe how a routing table is populated by different routing information sources
3.3.a Admin distance
3.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing
3.4.a Router on a stick
3.5 Compare and contrast static routing and dynamic routing
3.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
3.6.a Default route
3.6.b Network route
3.6.c Host route
3.6.d Floating static
3.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution)
4.0 Infrastructure Services 15%
4.1 Describe DNS lookup operation
4.2 Troubleshoot client connectivity issues involving DNS
4.3 Configure and verify DHCP on a router (excluding static reservations)
4.3.a Server
4.3.b Relay
4.3.c Client
4.3.d TFTP, DNS, and gateway options
4.4 Troubleshoot client- and router-based DHCP connectivity issues
4.5 Configure and verify NTP operating in client/server mode
4.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 standard numbered and named access list for routed interfaces
4.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inside source NAT
4.7.a Static
4.7.b Pool
4.7.c PAT
5.0 Infrastructure Maintenance 14%
5.1 Configure and verify device-monitoring using syslog
5.2 Configure and verify device management
5.2.a Backup and restore device configuration
5.2.b Using Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP for device discovery
5.2.c Licensing
5.2.d Logging
5.2.e Timezone
5.2.f Loopback
5.3 Configure and verify initial device configuration
5.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic device hardening
5.4.a Local authentication
5.4.b Secure password
5.4.c Access to device
5.4.c. [i] Source address
5.4.c. [ii] Telnet/SSH
5.4.d Login banner
5.5 Perform device maintenance
5.5.a Cisco IOS upgrades and recovery (SCP, FTP, TFTP, and MD5 verify)
5.5.b Password recovery and configuration register
5.5.c File system management
5.6 Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve problems
5.6.a Ping and traceroute with extended option
5.6.b Terminal monitor
5.6.c Log events
QUESTION: No: 1
Which three statements are true about the operation of a full -dupIex Ethernet network? (Choose three.)
A. There are no collisions in full-duplex mode.
B. A dedicated switch port is required for each full-duplex node.
C. Ethernet hub ports are preconfigured for full-duplex mode.
D. In a full -dupIex environment, the host network card must check for the availability of the network media
before transmitting.
E. The host network card and the switch port must be capable of operating in full-duplex mode.
Answer: A, B, E
QUESTION: No: 2
Which OSI layer header contains the address of a destination host that is on another network?
A. application
B. session
C. transport
D. network
E. data link
F. physical
Answer: D
QUESTION: No: 3
Which layer of the TCP/IP stack combines the OSI model physical and data link layers?
A. Internet layer
B. transport layer
C. application layer
D. network access layer
Answer: D
QUESTION: No: 4
Which protocol uses a connection-oriented service to deliver files between end systems?
A. TFTP
B. DNS
C. FTP
D. SNMP
E. RIP
Answer: C
Associated Certifications CCENT, CCNA Routing & Switching, CCDA, CCNA Security, CCNA Wireless
Duration 90 Minutes (45-55 questions)
Available Languages English, Japanese
Register Pearson VUE
Exam Policies Read current policies and requirements
Exam Tutorial Review type of exam questions
This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.
Exam Description
The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) exam (100-105) is a 90-minute, 45–55 question assessment that is associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) certification and is a tangible first step in achieving other associate-level certifications. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Subscribe to Cisco Learning Network Premium and access the most comprehensive e-learning training, resources and tools you’ll need to prepare for your CCENT, CCNA and CCNP Routing and Switching certifications.
1.0 Network Fundamentals 20%
1.1 Compare and contrast OSI and TCP/IP models
1.2 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols
1.3 Describe the impact of infrastructure components in an enterprise network
1.3.a Firewalls
1.3.b Access points
1.3.c Wireless controllers
1.4 Compare and contrast collapsed core and three-tier architectures
1.5 Compare and contrast network topologies
1.5.a Star
1.5.b Mesh
1.5.c Hybrid
1.6 Select the appropriate cabling type based on implementation requirements
1.7 Apply troubleshooting methodologies to resolve problems
1.7.a Perform fault isolation and document
1.7.b Resolve or escalate
1.7.c Verify and monitor resolution
1.8 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting
1.9 Compare and contrast IPv4 address types
1.9.a Unicast
1.9.b Broadcast
1.9.c Multicast
1.10 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
1.11 Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
1.12 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv6 addressing
1.13 Configure and verify IPv6 Stateless Address Auto Configuration
1.14 Compare and contrast IPv6 address types
1.14.a Global unicast
1.14.b Unique local
1.14.c Link local
1.14.d Multicast
1.14.e Modified EUI 64
1.14.f Autoconfiguration
1.14.g Anycast
2.0 LAN Switching Fundamentals 26%
2.1 Describe and verify switching concepts
2.1.a MAC learning and aging
2.1.b Frame switching
2.1.c Frame flooding
2.1.d MAC address table
2.2 Interpret Ethernet frame format
2.3 Troubleshoot interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, duplex, speed)
2.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
2.4.a Access ports (data and voice)
2.4.b Default VLAN
2.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interswitch connectivity
2.5.a Trunk ports
2.5.b 802.1Q
2.5.c Native VLAN
2.6 Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols
2.6.a Cisco Discovery Protocol
2.6.b LLDP
2.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot port security
2.7.a Static
2.7.b Dynamic
2.7.c Sticky
2.7.d Max MAC addresses
2.7.e Violation actions
2.7.f Err-disable recovery
3.0 Routing Fundamentals 25%
3.1 Describe the routing concepts
3.1.a Packet handling along the path through a network
3.1.b Forwarding decision based on route lookup
3.1.c Frame rewrite
3.2 Interpret the components of routing table
3.2.a Prefix
3.2.b Network mask
3.2.c Next hop
3.2.d Routing protocol code
3.2.e Administrative distance
3.2.f Metric
3.2.g Gateway of last resort
3.3 Describe how a routing table is populated by different routing information sources
3.3.a Admin distance
3.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing
3.4.a Router on a stick
3.5 Compare and contrast static routing and dynamic routing
3.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
3.6.a Default route
3.6.b Network route
3.6.c Host route
3.6.d Floating static
3.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution)
4.0 Infrastructure Services 15%
4.1 Describe DNS lookup operation
4.2 Troubleshoot client connectivity issues involving DNS
4.3 Configure and verify DHCP on a router (excluding static reservations)
4.3.a Server
4.3.b Relay
4.3.c Client
4.3.d TFTP, DNS, and gateway options
4.4 Troubleshoot client- and router-based DHCP connectivity issues
4.5 Configure and verify NTP operating in client/server mode
4.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 standard numbered and named access list for routed interfaces
4.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inside source NAT
4.7.a Static
4.7.b Pool
4.7.c PAT
5.0 Infrastructure Maintenance 14%
5.1 Configure and verify device-monitoring using syslog
5.2 Configure and verify device management
5.2.a Backup and restore device configuration
5.2.b Using Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP for device discovery
5.2.c Licensing
5.2.d Logging
5.2.e Timezone
5.2.f Loopback
5.3 Configure and verify initial device configuration
5.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic device hardening
5.4.a Local authentication
5.4.b Secure password
5.4.c Access to device
5.4.c. [i] Source address
5.4.c. [ii] Telnet/SSH
5.4.d Login banner
5.5 Perform device maintenance
5.5.a Cisco IOS upgrades and recovery (SCP, FTP, TFTP, and MD5 verify)
5.5.b Password recovery and configuration register
5.5.c File system management
5.6 Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve problems
5.6.a Ping and traceroute with extended option
5.6.b Terminal monitor
5.6.c Log events
QUESTION: No: 1
Which three statements are true about the operation of a full -dupIex Ethernet network? (Choose three.)
A. There are no collisions in full-duplex mode.
B. A dedicated switch port is required for each full-duplex node.
C. Ethernet hub ports are preconfigured for full-duplex mode.
D. In a full -dupIex environment, the host network card must check for the availability of the network media
before transmitting.
E. The host network card and the switch port must be capable of operating in full-duplex mode.
Answer: A, B, E
QUESTION: No: 2
Which OSI layer header contains the address of a destination host that is on another network?
A. application
B. session
C. transport
D. network
E. data link
F. physical
Answer: D
QUESTION: No: 3
Which layer of the TCP/IP stack combines the OSI model physical and data link layers?
A. Internet layer
B. transport layer
C. application layer
D. network access layer
Answer: D
QUESTION: No: 4
Which protocol uses a connection-oriented service to deliver files between end systems?
A. TFTP
B. DNS
C. FTP
D. SNMP
E. RIP
Answer: C
