1.) Describe the structure of the Internet and how it affects communication between hosts, including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network devices for Internet and server connectivity.

2.) Design a basic wired infrastructure to support network traffic, shared resources, and Web services.

3.) Utilize mathematics skills to implement basic wide area network (WAN) connectivity using Telco services.

4.) Justify the use of Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT).

5.) Describe the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model and the process of encapsulation.

6.) Demonstrate proper disaster recovery procedures.

7.) Perform server backups.

8.) Interpret various Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP) messages.

9.) Isolate system failures to improve network performance.

10.) Utilize an organized, layered procedure to troubleshoot problems.

11.) Utilize research results to assist in selecting a network monitoring system.

12.) Evaluate network security considerations for improved network security.

13.) Determine career and entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, and educational and credentialing requirements related to small to medium business or Internet Service Provider (ISP) professions.