Y1-P03 · Phase 3 of 11
Networking Fundamentals
Understand TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, common ports, and network troubleshooting.
TCP/IPDNSDHCPCommon portspingipconfigtracertnslookup
Objectives
- 1.Understand IP addressing and subnetting basics
- 2.Configure static and DHCP IP addresses
- 3.Use ping, ipconfig, tracert, and nslookup for troubleshooting
- 4.Identify common ports (HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, RDP, SMB)
- 5.Diagnose basic connectivity issues
Student Outcomes
- Explain how IP addressing works
- Troubleshoot DNS resolution problems
- Use network diagnostic commands confidently
- Identify common port numbers and their services
Evidence Requirements
- •Network configuration screenshots
- •Diagnostic command outputs
- •Port identification worksheet
- •Troubleshooting scenario resolution
Acceptance Criteria
- Student can configure IP settings correctly
- Student can diagnose DNS and connectivity issues
- Student can identify common ports and protocols
Evidence & Scoring
Passing: 80%
Tutor — Y1-P03
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