CCNA - Network Fundamentals

About this assessment

This comprehensive assessment is tailored for IT professionals and network engineers eager to deepen their understanding of modern network systems. Covering a broad array of topics—from the role and function of network components, advanced network topologies, and physical cabling, to advanced IPv6 addressing, virtualization fundamentals, and wireless principles—it provides a robust evaluation of your technical skills. Additionally, specialized modules on switch concepts, CCNA advanced topics, and verifying IP parameters for client OS empower you to master both foundational and advanced networking concepts. Whether you're preparing for certification or striving to enhance your expertise, this assessment offers a clear pathway to validating your knowledge and staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

This section will test your knowledge on the role and function of network components, specifically focusing on routers, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches. You will be expected to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the concepts through the following questions.

In this section, you will be assessed on your knowledge of the role and function of various network components including Next-generation firewalls, IPS, and Access points. You will be required to demonstrate an advanced understanding of these components.

This section includes questions to test your advanced knowledge on the role and function of various network components, such as Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC), Endpoints, Servers, and Power over Ethernet (PoE).

This section will test your understanding of various network topology architectures including Two-tier, Three-tier, Spine-leaf, WAN, Small office/home office (SOHO), On-premise and Cloud. Expect advanced-level questions that require a deep comprehension of these architectures.

This section consists of multiple-choice questions designed to test advanced knowledge of physical interfaces and cabling types, including single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper, and various connection types such as Ethernet shared media and point-to-point.

This section tests your knowledge in identifying network issues related to interface and cable (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed), and compares TCP to UDP.

This section contains advanced level questions to assess your understanding and skills in configuring and verifying IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, including subnetting and private IPv4 addressing. The questions are designed to challenge your knowledge and ensure a deep understanding of the concepts.

This section covers advanced topics in IPv6 addressing, including types of addresses like unicast, anycast, multicast, and the Modified EUI 64 format. The questions will assess your understanding of these concepts.

In this section, you will be tested on verifying IP parameters across different client operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. You will need to identify correct commands, outputs, and troubleshooting methods for network configurations.

This section evaluates your understanding of wireless principles, nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels, SSID, RF, and encryption with an advanced level focus.

This section of the assessment will test your knowledge on advanced virtualization fundamentals including server virtualization, containers, and VRFs. You will encounter complex scenarios and questions that require a deep understanding of the concepts.

This section tests advanced understanding of switching concepts, MAC address learning and aging, frame switching, frame flooding, and MAC address table operations. You will be asked to answer questions regarding the operational principles and mechanisms involved in these areas.