IT02797B – Principles of Networking (Unit Only) (2797)
Module code
IT02797B
Module title
Principles of Networking (Unit Only) (2797)
Prescription
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: data communications; the features of LANs; and the features of WANs.
Programmes
- EU7000
- IT1001
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
4
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 32
- Self directed hours
- 8
- Total learning hours
- 40
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of data communications.
Performance criteria
1.1 The major elements in data communications are identified and described in terms of their
role.
Range: computer, sender, receiver, transmission media, telecommunications provider.
1.2 The differences between WANs and LANs are identified and described in terms of their
features.
Range: four differences.
1.3 The uses of LANs and WANs are described in terms of communications, sharing of data,
programs, and peripherals.
Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the features of LANs.
Performance criteria
2.1 Three main types of LAN media are identified and described in terms of their common
uses.
2.2 The main LANs topologies of ring, star and bus, or hybrid are identified in terms of their
connection, data flow, advantages and disadvantages.
2.3 A range of LAN protocols are compared in terms their media access and transmission
methods.
Range: a minimum of three protocols are compared.
Element 3
Demonstrate knowledge of the features of WANs.
Performance criteria
3.1 The uses and hardware requirements of telecommunications WANs are identified and
compared in terms of their advantages.
Range: any four of - voice, data, packet switch, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN),
frame relay, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).
3.2 The principles of WANs are identified and described in terms of data compression and
encryption.
