Assessment Evidence
Guide
For
Level-4&5
“DIT”
Networking and Cyber Security
Perform Basic Network switching
(Formative assessment)
Date 13-17 November, 2023
Lahore
National Vocational & Technical
Training Commission
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Instruction Sheet for the Candidate
Qualification NVC Level-4&5 - Networking and Cyber Security
Competency [Link] Basic Network switching
Standard
Purpose of
Assessment
Formative Assessment
Name______________________________________________________
Candidate
Details
Registration/Roll Number_______________________________________
To meet this standard, you are required to complete the following
within 01:30 Hrs. time frame (for practical demonstration &
Guidance for assessment):
Candidate 1. Design VLAN
2. Apply VLAN Trunking Protocols
3. Establish inter-VLAN routing
Time: 01:30 During a practical assessment, under observation by an assessor, you are
Hrs. required to
1. Design VLAN
Minimum Perform initial settings on a Cisco switch.
Evidence Configure switch ports to meet network requirements.
Required Determine the reasons for implementing VLANs such as
improved network performance, enhanced security and
management.
Configure VLANs for functional requirements.
Design IP Addressing Schemes for each VLAN.
Determine VLAN membership and ports.
2. Apply VLAN Trunking Protocols
Verify trunk configurations and reset trunk to default.
Identify needs for dynamic trunking protocols
Configure Dynamic Trunking Protocols (DTP)
Troubleshoot the trunking protocols.
Verify trunking protocol through ios commands
3. Establish inter-VLAN routing
Identify options for configuring inter-VLAN routing.
Configure router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing.
Configure inter-VLAN routing using Layer 3 switching.
Troubleshoot common inter-VLAN configuration issues.
Develop security policies for each VLAN as per SOPs.
Configure QoS settings to prioritize traffic on VLANs.
Test VLAN configurations and validate
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Self-Assessment Checklist
Candidate Name
Registration No.
Qualification NVC Level-4&5 - Networking and Cyber Security
Competency [Link] Basic Network switching
Standard
Purpose of
Assessment
Formative Assessment
1. Design VLAN
2. Apply VLAN Trunking Protocols
Assessment Task 3. Establish inter-VLAN routing
I can……………….
Performance Criteria Yes No
1. Perform initial settings on a Cisco switch.
2. Configure switch ports to meet network requirements.
3. Determine the reasons for implementing VLANs such as
improved network performance, enhanced security and
management.
4. Configure VLANs for functional requirements.
5. Design IP Addressing Schemes for each VLAN.
6. Determine VLAN membership and ports.
7. Verify trunk configurations and reset trunk to default.
8. Identify needs for dynamic trunking protocols
9. Configure Dynamic Trunking Protocols (DTP)
10. Troubleshoot the trunking protocols.
11. Verify trunking protocol through ios commands
12. Identify options for configuring inter-VLAN routing.
13. Configure router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing.
14. Configure inter-VLAN routing using Layer 3 switching.
15. Troubleshoot common inter-VLAN configuration issues.
16. Develop security policies for each VLAN as per SOPs.
17. Configure QoS settings to prioritize traffic on VLANs.
18. Test VLAN configurations and validate.
Candidate’s Signature__________________ Assessor’s Signature____________________
Date: _______________________________
Assessors Judgment Guide
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Qualification NVC Level-4&5 - Networking and Cyber Security
Competency [Link] Basic Network switching
Standard
Purpose of
Assessment
Formative Assessment
Candidate Name: ______________________________________________________________
Details
Registration/Roll Number: ______________________ Signature: _______________
COMPETENT NOT YET COMPETENT
Name of the Assessor________________________________________________
Assessment
Outcome Assessor’s code: ____________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________
Assessment Summary (to be filled by the assessor)
Activity Method Result
Competent
Competent
Not Yet
Observation
Role Play
Portfolio
Nature of Activity
Written
Oral
Practical Skill Demonstration
Knowledge Assessment
Other Requirement
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Observation Checklist
Design VLAN
Apply VLAN Trunking Protocols
Assessment Task
Establish inter-VLAN routing
During the practical assessment, candidate demonstrated the
following:
Yes No Remarks
1. Performed initial settings on a Cisco switch.
2. Configured switch ports to meet network
requirements.
Determined the reasons for implementing VLANs
3.
such as improved network performance, enhanced
security and management.
4. Configured VLANs for functional requirements.
5. Designed IP Addressing Schemes for each VLAN.
6. Determined VLAN membership and ports.
7. Verified trunk configurations and reset trunk to
default.
8. Identified needs for dynamic trunking protocols
9. Configured Dynamic Trunking Protocols (DTP)
10. Troubleshoot the trunking protocols.
11. Verified trunking protocol through ios commands
12. Identified options for configuring inter-VLAN routing.
13. Configured router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing.
14. Configured inter-VLAN routing using Layer 3
switching.
15. Troubleshoot common inter-VLAN configuration
issues.
16. Developed security policies for each VLAN as per
SOPs.
17. Configured QoS settings to prioritize traffic on VLANs.
18. Tested VLAN configurations and validate.
Competent Not Yet Competent
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Knowledge Assessment
Qualification NVC Level-4&5 - Networking and Cyber Security
Competency [Link] Basic Network switching
Standard
Purpose of
Assessment
Formative Assessment
Candidate Name: ______________________________________________________________
Details
Registration/Roll Number: _________________ Candidate Signature: ___________
COMPETENT NOT YET COMPETENT
Assessment Name of the Assessor: ________________________________________________
Outcome
Assessor’s code: ____________________________________________________
Signature of the Assessor: _______________________
Candidate’s response is not required to be identical, but similar concepts and/or keywords must be used. Oral
questioning may be used to clarify candidate understanding of topic and its application.
Questions (Candidate confidently answered questions correctly and demonstrated Not
Satisfactory
understanding of the topics and their application) Satisfactory
Define VLAN
1.
2. Define Inter Vlan Routing
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define trunk encapsulations
3.
difference between router on a stick and svi
4.
Define SSH for Switch
5.
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Feedback to the Candidate
Candidate’s Signature__________________ Assessor’s Signature _________________
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Assessment Tasks
Candidate Name
Registration No.
Qualification NVC Level-4&5 - Networking and Cyber Security
Competency
Standard
3-Perform Basic Network switching
Purpose of
Assessment
Formative Assessment
1. Design and implement Virtual LANS (VLANS) for an
Assessment Task
organization and Trunk
2. Implement Inter Vlan Routing and verify
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Answer Key
1. Define VLAN
A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a network segmentation technique
that allows the creation of multiple isolated broadcast domains within a single
physical network, enhancing network security and efficiency by logically
dividing devices.
2. Define Inter Vlan Routing
Inter-VLAN routing is a technique that allows communication between
different VLANs on a network. It typically involves a router or Layer 3 switch to
facilitate the exchange of data packets between VLANs, enabling segmented
and efficient network traffic management
3. Define trunk encapsulations
Trunk encapsulations refer to the method of packaging and formatting data for
transmission over a network trunk. Common trunk encapsulation protocols
include
1-IEEE 802.1Q, is standard encapsulation and use 4 Bytes tag.
2- ISL (Inter-Switch Link),is cisco proprietary encapsulation use 20 Bytes
overhead, it will encapsulate whole frame
4. difference between router on a stick and svi
Router on a Stick: when we use layer 2 switches in our environment then we
use a separate router or layer 3 device that is why it is called Router on stick.
SVI (Switched Virtual Interface): When we use Layer 3 or MLS then no need
to use separate Router. Now we will create interfaces of specific VLANs that
is called SVI
In summary, Router on a Stick uses a single physical interface for multiple
VLANs, while SVI is a virtual interface on a Layer 3 switch that acts as a
gateway for each VLAN.
5. Define SSH for Switch
SSH (Secure Shell) for a switch is a cryptographic network protocol that
provides a secure way to access and manage the switch remotely. It enables
encrypted communication between a client and the switch, ensuring secure
command-line access for configuration and monitoring purposes.
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