This unit standard is intended to provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered for those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Data Communications & Networking.

This unit standard is intended to provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered for those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Data Communications & Networking. People credited with this unit standard can explain the management of access to a local area computer network (LAN). Explain LAN performance issues. Explain LAN support issues. Explain typical viruses on LANs. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.

Course Content

  • The explanation identifies resources whose access can be managed
  • The explanation outlines the level of access to different categories of people
  • The explanation outlines methods of controlling access
  • The explanation outlines the purpose of the access audit trail
  • The explanation describes a range of factors that affect response times on a LAN
  • The explanation outlines the need to analyse data and identify problems
  • The explanation outlines how diagnostic tools are used to collect data
  • The explanation outlines and compares methods for improving the performance with respect to their effect on performance
  • The explanation distinguishes sources
  • The explanation outlines user expectations of a range of support options
  • The explanation outlines the symptoms and transmission of viruses
  • The explanation allows the selection of a method for the prevention, detection, and eradication of viruses for a situation
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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