Networking 101 Self-Assessment
Please print this self-assessment form. Indicate your knowledge
level for each of the skills or tasks listed by circling the corresponding number.
Once completed, add the circled numbers to calculate your score. Recommendations
based on your score are provided at the end of the assessment.
MOREnet recommends that contacts attend all of the classes in
the TNP/REAL Contact Training course track, but you may opt out of the Internet
Essentials class (see Internet
Essentials Self-assessment Form) and the Networking 101 class if you have
sufficient knowledge.
If you have any questions or would like to enroll in these courses
please contact training@more.net or dial 1-800-509-6673 or 573-884-7200, press
3 to select Training, Conferences, Events, then press 2 for registration information.
How comfortable are you performing these tasks?
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Skills
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Unfamiliar
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Somewhat
Familiar
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Very
Familiar
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| Differentiate between a LAN and a WAN |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Identify a Category 5 cable and explain what it does |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Which transmits data faster? Cat5 or Fiber Optic |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Know what Ethernet is |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Identify the NIC (network interface card) and explain its purpose |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Explain the difference between a hub and a switch |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Know the function of a router |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Name at least two network protocols |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Know what an IP address is |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Know the function of a DHCP server |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Know the purpose of a DNS server |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Know what "ping" means |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Total
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Recommendations based on assessment total score
Total score between 12 and 40
You may have difficulty with some networking concepts necessary
to be a successful as a MOREnet contact for your organization. We recommend that
you enroll in the session called Networking 101.
Total score between 41 and 60
Your networking skills are likely adequate to be a successful
MOREnet contact for your organization. You may wish to attend the Networking 101
class if you would like to deepen your knowledge of networking concepts.
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101 Course Description
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