Assessment Requirements for ICTNWK516 Determine best-fit topology for a local network

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Assessment Requirements for ICTNWK516 Determine best-fit topology for a local network

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Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

analyse business or organisational needs

identify the most appropriate local area network (LAN), virtual private network (VPN) or wireless local area network (WLAN) topology

document recommendations.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise the typical network topologies for the following:

large and small LANs

wide area networks (WANs)

VPNs

virtual local area networks (VLANs)

WLANs

identify and describe the typical components of a local network, including:

adaptor cards

bridges

Ethernet hardware

gateways

hubs

routers

describe the software and programming requirements of a local network, including:

security protocols

transmission control protocol or internet protocol (TCP/IP)

describe the business consideration for establishing a local network including:

growth projections and capacity planning

costs and queuing constraints

high and low speed links

redundancy paths

response time and reliability requirements

scope of operation

traffic flow patterns

traffic load

application requirements of users

outline of installation requirements for local area networks:

cabling, particularly unshielded twisted pair (UTP), shielded twisted pair (STP) or optic fibre

characteristics and relative strengths and weaknesses of LAN network topologies

features and capabilities of current industry accepted hardware and software products

features of line sharing protocols.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the network industry, and include access to:

business requirements

equipment specifications

organisational and industry costing.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2