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The CNT is a multiple-choice test assessing your knowledge of computer networking. The knowledge assessed through the CNT is required of individuals entering into certain Agency jobs. The CNT content is grouped into five areas: Fundamentals & Theory of Computing, Networking, Operating Systems, Programming – Scripting and Interpreted, and Security.  \nCONTENT AREAS  \nFundamentals and Theory of Computing  \nThis content area refers to the fundamentals and theory behind computer design, networking, and entry level computing concepts. This includes knowledge of types of basic computer components, CPU architectures, and OS concepts.  \nExamples of specific content that would compose this content area include:  \na. Math numbering systems & conversions (e.g. , binary, decimal, hex)  \nb. Computer concepts (e.g. , CPU architectures, endianness, virtualization)  \nc. Basic knowledge of memory organization and layout  \ni. Basic knowledge of offsets and lengths  \nd. Storage concepts (e.g. , hard disk drive, solid state drive)  \ne. Differences between kernel and user space  \nNetworking  \nThis content area is comprised of two knowledge areas, Network Design Fundamentals and Networking Applications and Services.  \nNetwork Design Fundamentals includes knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of computer networks, protocols and standards and how they integrate with one another. Knowledge of the rules, conventions, and data structure that govern how computers and network components/devices exchange information over a network. It also includes uses and types of computer network hardware (including routers, switches, and firewalls) as well as foundational knowledge needed to understand networking  \nExamples of specific content that would compose this content area include:  \na. IP / subnetting  \nb. Ethernet  \nc. Routing  \nd. Lower level protocols & standards and how they integrate with one another  \ne. Layout & Design (network topology)  \ni. LAN  \nii. WAN  \nf. How a packet transits a network and how the packet is modified as it transits a network with regard to OSI model layer 2-4 (e.g. , packet routing, encapsulation, steps required to resolve associated addresses) .  \ng. Concept of open and closed ports including associated flags.  \nh. TCP/IP 3 way handshake.  \ni. Networking device concepts [e.g. , switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), VLAN]  \nNetworking Applications and Services refers to network facing functions on a computer system. This content includes knowledge of network services and their administration. This content should not be dependent on OS specific syntax.  \nExamples of specific content that would compose this content area include:  \na. Description, protocols, and ports for standard network services (e.g. , FTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, SSH, [HTTP](HTTP), Telnet, Kerberos)  \nb. Network services and ports on a standard Window/Unix install (e.g. , RPC, NetBIOS, NFS, Kerberos)  \nc. Interpreting the output from network related commands (e.g. , netstat, ip/ifconfig, route, iptables)  \nd. Network service administration and configuration  \ne. Encryption fundamentals (e.g. , public/private key, asymmetric encryption, symmetric encryption)  \nOperating Systems  \nThis content area refers to knowledge of Computer systems administration, software interactions, and I/O interactions. Knowledge in this category is required in either Windows or Unix implementations.  \nExamples of specific content that would compose this content area include:  \na. Understanding of standard administrative commands and the interpretation of output.(e.g. , ps, tasklist, netstat, ifconfig, ipconfig )  \nb. Local system configurations (ifconfig, host file, logging)  \nc. Data security & integrity concepts (e.g. , hashing, encry","cbCaikf33PEszHkP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikf33PEszHkP","pdf",859094,"English","# Overview\n## Fundamentals and Theory of Computing\n## Networking\n## Operating Systems\n## Programming – Scripting and Interpreted\n## Security","[{\"question\":\"What is the Computer Networking Test (CNT)?\",\"answer\":\"The CNT is a multiple-choice test that assesses knowledge of computer networking. 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