What are the CCNA test objectives?
I) Bridging/Switching, Definition of Objectives: Name and describe two switching methods. Distinguish between cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching. Understand the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits. Explain the benefits of FILE LANs. II) OSI Reference Model & Layered Communications, Definition of Objectives: Understand data link and network addresses and identify key differences between them. Define and describe the function of the MAC address. List the key internetworking functions for the OSI Network layer. Identify at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered model. Master the two parts of network addressing. Define and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation. Describe connection-oriented network service and connectionless network service, and identify their key differences. Identify the parts in specific protocol address examples. Describe the advantages of LAN segmentation and of LAN and Network segmentation using bridges,
