Skills-Based Assessments (SBA): Setup, Configuration, Testing and Saving

Each semester, students are required to take a skills-based assessment, online final assessment, and feedback. Without successfully completing these three tasks the following semester assessments will not become active.

The skills-based assessments requires a Packet Tracer file showing a working topology with correct device configurations and simulating traffic. Device configurations should also be in notepad files, providing quick configuration of physical devices.

Please be sure to correctly label, save, and submit your work to the shared folder. It is also suggested for you to keep a backup copy for your records.

The following displays the labeling expected for files submitted to the shared folder.

Introduction to Networks (ITN)
Folder: ITN-sba-lastname(s)

• ITN-sba-lastname(s)

Routing and Switching Essentials (RSE)
Folder: RSE-sba-lastname(s)

• RSE-sba-lastname(s).pkt
• RSE-sba-R1
• RSE-sba-R2
• RSE-sba-R3
• RSE-sba-S1
• RSE-sba-S2

Please consider a systematic approach to each SBA, becoming more efficient and effective in setup, configuration, testing, and saving your work.

Consider...

1. Clear Devices
• Remove any residual configurations on both the routers and switches
2. Cable Hardware
3. Create Packet Tracer File, simulating SBA
• Save file as noted above
4. Copy Configurations
• Copy configurations to notepad
• Clean up files of unwanted and unknown commands
5. Paste to Host
• Paste configuration files (from notepad) onto physical devices
• No Shutdown Interfaces
6. Test
7. Save Files as noted above and Submit to Netspace.