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Contents

Chapter 1 Domain 1 Network Technologies

1.1 Compare the layers of the OSI and TCP/IP models

Exam Essentials

1.2 Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI model layers

Multilayer Switch

Encryption devices

Exam Essentials

1.3 Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing

Classes of addresses

Classless (CIDR)

IPv4 vs. IPv6 (formatting)

MAC address format

Multicast vs. unicast vs. broadcast

Exam Essentials

1.4 Explain the purpose and properties of routing and switching

Link state vs. distance vector vs. hybrid

Static vs. dynamic

Routing metrics

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