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CERTIFICATION CROSSWALK SUMMARY
AREA OF CERTIFICATION: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
What is Cisco Certified Network Associate? Cisco Certified Network Associate is one of several certifications offered as part of the Cisco Network Support Certification Track. This track is designed for professionals working with traditional Cisco-based networks that predominantly include LAN and WAN routers and LAN switches. CCNA focuses on relatively simple networks, while the forthcoming Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certificate focuses on the installation, configuration, operation, troubleshooting of more complex Cisco-based networks encompassing LAN/WAN routing, and LAN switching.
CISCO CCNA CROSSWALK WITH OHIO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCY PROFILE
The competencies listed below were identified by a panel of industry and education representatives to be addressed in CCNA Certification.

PLEASE NOTE:
X = competency is addressed
O = competency is partially addressed
Unit CCNA
Unit 1: Information Technology Basics
1.1 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the history of information technology X
1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of information technology on society X
1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems X
1.5 Identify career opportunities in information systems X
Unit 3: Data Communications
3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic data communications components and trends X
Unit 5: Applied Programming Languages
5.1 Apply computational and logical operations X
Unit 6: Computer User Support
6.1 Analyze technical support needed X
6.2 Perform customer service O
Unit 8: Software Systems Management
8.1 Install/configure software programs X
8.2 Perform configuration management activities X
Unit 15: Internet
15.1 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Internet X
15.2 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the Internet X
15.3 Access the Internet X
15.4 Utilize Internet services X
Unit 18: Hardware Design, Operation, and Maintenance
18.1 Demonstrate knowledge of hardware standards X
18.6 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of connectivity devices X
18.9 Design computer systems X
18.10 Install computer system (e.g., monitor, keyboard, disk drive, and printer) O
18.11 Troubleshoot computer systems X
Unit 19: Operating Systems
19.2 Demonstrate knowledge of computer memory O
19.4 Maintain security requirements X
19.5 Operate system O
19.6 Maintain system O
Unit 20: Networking
20.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic network classifications and topologies X
20.2 Demonstrate knowledge of local-area network (LAN) trends and issues X
20.3 Demonstrate knowledge of common network computing platforms X
20.4 Demonstrate knowledge of LAN physical media X
20.5 Demonstrate knowledge of network connectivity basics X
20.6 Differentiate processes, services, and protocols X
20.7 Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) standard (ISO Standard 7498) X
20.8 Demonstrate knowledge of communication standards for networks X
Unit 21: Network Architectures
21.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architecture X
21.2 Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of Ethernet technology X
21.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of token ring technology X
21.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of token bus, Fiber Distributed-Data Interface (FDDI), and wireless LAN technology X
21.5 Demonstrate knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol X
21.6 Demonstrate knowledge of basic communication protocols X
21.7 Install basic system architectures using current Windows operating system software X
Unit 22: Network Operating Systems
22.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the general characteristics of network operating systems X
22.2 Demonstrate knowledge of network operating systems (i.e., Novell NetWare, Windows NT, LINUX, UNIX, IBM Network, AppleTalk) X
Unit 23: Wide-Area Networks
23.1 Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the interconnection of networks X
23.2 Assess user needs for a wide-area network (WAN) X
23.3 Design WAN systems X
Unit 24: Network Management
24.1 Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and procedures O
24.4 Perform network analysis, selection, and design X
24.5 Design network security systems X
24.6 Perform network installation procedures X
24.7 Build Ethernet networks X
24.8 Perform network operation procedures X
24.10 Perform network administration X
24.11 Perform network maintenance and diagnostics and testing X
Unit 30: Information Systems (IS) Theory
30.1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of systems theory and quality concepts X
Unit 33: System Installation and Maintenance
33.2 Install system X
33.3 Perform software configuration and loading X
33.4 Monitor the information system X
33.5 Perform system maintenance X
33.7 Troubleshoot problems X
33.8 Evaluate problem-solving processes and outcomes X
33.9 Perform software upgrades and fixes X
Unit 49: Telecommunications
49.1 Demonstrate knowledge of transmission line applications X
49.2 Demonstrate proficiency in working with transmitters and receivers X
49.3 Demonstrate knowledge of various types of multiplexing systems X
49.4 Troubleshoot transmitters, receivers, and antennas X
49.5 Demonstrate proficiency in working with data communications X
49.6 Troubleshoot data communications X
49.7 Demonstrate proficiency in working with fiber optic communications systems X