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ICTNWK560 — Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks

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What an assessment for ICTNWK560 must cover

56 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 33 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine needs of WAN

  • 1.1Identify and discuss work details, current and future operational requirements, budget limitations and approved stakeholders with relevant personnel
  • 1.2Arrange for site access in compliance with security arrangements, legislation, work health and safety (WHS) requirements, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.3Identify different LAN, wireless local area network (WLAN) and virtual private network (VPN) segments of the proposed WAN
  • 1.4Conduct a functional analysis and determine segment needs
  • 1.5Estimate traffic content, volumes and organisational usage
  • 1.6Develop an organisational WAN functional matrix according to organisational requirements

2 Create WAN specification

  • 2.1Determine resource requirements for each LAN, WLAN and VPN segment
  • 2.2Consider and report how features of the physical environment affect WAN design
  • 2.3Identify the WAN service that will cater for the amount and type of estimated traffic
  • 2.4Include redundant links in the proposed WAN connectivity and prevent disruption to main link
  • 2.5Identify viable WAN service

3 Report best-fit topology options for WAN

  • 3.1Report identified viable network topology to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2Obtain task sign-off from relevant personnel

Performance evidence

  • determine best-fit topologies for at least three wide area networks
  • consider budget constraints and organisational needs
  • identify the configuration for wireless local area network (WLAN) and the virtual private network (VPN) into a wide area network (WAN)
  • document the configuration
  • report the configuration to relevant personnel

Knowledge evidence

  • typical network topologies for the following networks:
  • large and small LANs
  • WANs
  • VPNs
  • WLANs
  • typical components and technologies relevant for a WAN, including:
  • internet protocol (IP) addressing
  • packet switching
  • routed and routable protocols
  • routing protocols, including routing information protocol (RIP), enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP) and open shortest path first (OSPF)
  • relationship of asynchronous and synchronous communication
  • use of microwave and satellite communication in networking
  • transmission control protocols and internet protocols (TCPs/IPs)
  • functions and features of cybersecurity and firewalls
  • business considerations for establishing a WAN, including:
  • constraints and costs
  • features of networking infrastructure
  • the difference between digital and analogue networks
  • growth projections and capacity planning
  • high and low speed links
  • required WAN protocols
  • redundancy paths
  • response time and reliability requirements
  • scope of operation
  • security
  • traffic flow patterns
  • traffic load
  • users and the applications expected
  • organisational requirements policies and procedures, regarding:
  • identification of different segments in networks
  • creation of WAN functional matrices
  • reporting identified best-fit topologies with personnel
  • required legislation, codes, company work practices, regulations and standards, work health and safety (WHS) requirements for scoped work.

Foundation skills

  • Numeracy: Conducts complex functional calculus to develop a WAN functional matrix. Interprets numerical data to estimate traffic needs and calculate business expenses.
  • Writing: Develops material for a specific audience, using clear and detailed language to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations.
  • Planning and organising: Operates from a broad conceptual plan, developing the operational detail in stages, regularly reviewing priorities and performance during implementation. Identifying and addressing issues with reference to resource constraints.
  • Problem solving: Demonstrates a sophisticated knowledge of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world. Uses digital tools to access and organise complex data and analyse multiple sources of information for strategic purposes.
  • Oral communication: Presents and discusses ideas with relevant personnel. Engages with and understanding customer needs and requirements.

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What does an assessment tool for ICTNWK560 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTNWK560 needs to address all 56 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 33 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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