TAP> WANs vs. LANs: Understanding and Comparison
Course Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to explain wide area computer networks (WAN`s), evaluate a wide area network (WAN), explain network administration. What you’ll learn This unit standard is intended to provide fundamental knowledge of the …
Course Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain wide area computer networks (WAN`s), evaluate a wide area network (WAN), explain network administration.
What you’ll learn
This unit standard is intended to provide fundamental knowledge of the areas covered for those entering the workplace in the area of Data Communications & Networking. As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered. People credited with this unit standard are able to explain wide area computer networks (WAN`s), evaluate a wide area network (WAN), explain network administration. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.
Duration: 1 Day
Featured Course
Issues affecting the management of a local area computer network
Course Curriculum
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Unit 1 : Explain wide area computer networks (WAN's)ASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 0.0The explanation identifies the components of a WAN and outlines their purpose
- 0.1The explanation identifies the purpose of a WAN
- 0.2The explanation identifies and compares WAN configurations
- 0.3The explanation identifies and compares WAN protocols
- 0.4The explanation identifies and compares WAN transport media
- Unit 2 : Evaluate a wide area computer network (WAN)ASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 0.0The evaluation identifies the method of implementation of the WAN
- 0.1The evaluation distinguishes categories of the network components, their functions & examples
- 0.2The evaluation identifies and explains the features and constraints of the network from a functional perspective
- 0.3The evaluation assesses the suitability of the network for its use
- 0.4The evaluation proposes and compares alternative network designs
- Unit 3 : Explain network administrationASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 0.0The explanation identifies the tasks involved and outlines their requirements
- 0.1The explanation outlines, for a range of factors, how response times are affected
- 0.2The explanation outlines the principles of network interconnections
- 0.3The explanation outlines and explains network security administration procedures
- 0.4Network administration documentation is completed
Requirements
- Grade 12
- NQF Level 4