CIW Associate Foundations v5 Curriculum Outline
Networking Fundamentals
Overview/DescriptionTo introduce the main components and principles of networking
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration3.75 Hours
Networking Fundamentals - Identify the characteristics of the main network-design models and architectures
- Identify the transmission media and technologies that support LANs and WANs
- Match network devices to their function
- Distinguish between different network topologies
- Recognize the features of the main network operating systems
- Distinguish between different network devices, topologies, and operating systems
- Distinguish between the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP stack
- Distinguish between IP address classes and perform simple subnet calculations
- Distinguish between the OSI model and TCP/IP stack and recognize IP address components
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Overview/DescriptionTo introduce the Internet, basic Internet technologies including connection, browser search, and cache technologies
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration2.25 Hours
Internet Fundamentals - Identify common uses of the Internet and recognize how Internet standards are established
- Establish a dial-up connection to the Internet using a connection wizard
- Navigate web pages using a web browser
- Configure an Internet connection and browse web pages
- Identify the functions and features of search engines
- Recognize how to configure client-side and proxy caching on Internet applications
- Perform a search and configure proxy server settings on a web browser
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Overview/DescriptionTo identify the client components required to connect to an Internet or intranet
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration3.25 Hours
Internet Client Infrastructure and Applications- Identify the main functions of an operating system and distinguish between client and network operating systems
- Recognize the PC components required for network connectivity
- Identify the characteristics and functionality of operating systems and PC components
- Configure TCP/IP and name resolution on an Internet client
- Recognize how to configure settings on a web browser
- Recognize how to use an e-mail client to send and receive e-mails
- Recognize how to use FTP and Telnet clients
- Configure Internet client applications
- Identify issues that can affect the performance of Internet clients and local area network (LAN) servers
- Identify security threats to Internet clients and the methods used to mitigate them
- Recognize the best practices for ensuring client security
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Overview/DescriptionTo identify the services and protocols that are used to create, administer, and manage the Internet
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration2.75 Hours
Internet Servers and Services- Identify the functions and features of web and e-mail servers
- Identify the characteristics of FTP, TFTP, and Telnet
- Distinguish between different types of Internet servers
- Identify the features and functions of application server providers (ASPs)
- Select the most appropriate server in a given scenario
- Recognize the function of host files and domain name system (DNS) servers
- Identify the characteristics of connection and remote access protocols
- Identify protocols used to manage network devices remotely
- Distinguish between different remote access and administrative protocols
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Overview/DescriptionTo identify the principles of web-site design and the elements used to create a web site
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration2.25 Hours
Internet Site Development - Recognize how to plan the front-end and back-end elements of a web site
- Identify factors that contribute to effective web design
- Recognize how to perform a site functionality test
- Devise a site development plan and a testing methodology
- Define active content and recognize the function of Java applets and ActiveX controls
- Recognize the function of browser plugins and viewers
- Distinguish between different multimedia file formats
- Select the appropriate multimedia file format for a given scenario
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Overview/DescriptionTo outline web-page develpment using HTML and to introduce scripting and database management and connection techniques
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration3.25 Hours
Web Development Fundamentals - Recognize the HTML standards and identify common HTML editors
- Identify the structure and basic elements of an HTML document
- Create a basic web page
- Recognize how to use hyperlinks, tables, and forms in web pages
- Recognize how to use image maps and style sheets in web pages
- Use advanced HTML elements to enhance a web page
- Distinguish between client-side and server-side scripting and list common scripting and programming languages
- Identify some of the advanced markup languages used in web development
- Recognize the function of databases in Internetworking
- Distinguish between different scripting languages and database technologies
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Overview/DescriptionTo introduce the fundamentals of network security and the potential threats to networks and data
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration2.75 Hours
Networking Security Fundamentals - Identify common security risks for Internet-connected computers
- Recognize how unauthorized access and virus infections can compromise network data
- Recognize how denial-of-service (DoS) attacks operate
- Distinguish between the different threats to wireless network security
- Distinguish between different types of security threats
- Identify the components used to enforce network security
- Identify techniques used to detect network intruders
- Identify the characteristics of common access control methods
- Distinguish between different network-security components and techniques
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Overview/DescriptionTo identify the methods and tools that can be used to secure and troubleshoot network resources
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration2.25 Hours
Securing and Troubleshooting Networks- Identify the characteristics and components of firewalls and proxy servers
- Distinguish between different encryption and decryption techniques
- Configure an antivirus application
- Recognize the components and techniques for protecting network data
- Identify issues that affect Internet site functionality
- Recognize how to identify and solve site-related problems
- Use the appropriate network diagnostic tool in a given scenario
- Identify and resolve Internet-related problems
Back to ListBusiness Concepts and the Internet
Overview/DescriptionTo identify the applications of e-commerce and their benefits and drawbacks
Target AudienceStudents wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-Business IT professionals; students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+
PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts
Expected Duration2.50 Hours
Business Concepts and the Internet - Distinguish between the different e-commerce models
- Identify the infrastructure and standards that facilitate Internet transactions
- Identify the functions and features of electronic payment systems
- Identify the most appropriate e-commerce solution for a given scenario
- Identify the characteristics of common e-marketing methods
- Identify the legal and regulatory concerns for organizations conducting business online
- Identify future trends in e-business
- Identify key marketing and regulatory considerations associated with launching an e-business initiative
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CIW Associate Foundations v5 Certification
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CIW Associate Foundations v5 Exam 1D0-510:
The CIW Associate Foundations training includes the basic hands-on skills and knowledge that a professional is expected to understand
and use. Foundational skills include basic knowledge of Internet technologies, network infrastructure, Web authoring using XHTML, and
job skills such as project management. Click here to see a detailed curriculum outline.
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