CCSI ICP Exam Blueprint for 2-Day ICP Assessment Event

The Cisco Instructor Certification Program (ICP) Assessment is a 2-day practical covering all
aspects of technical synchronous classroom instruction.

Day 1 – Synchronous Classroom Presentation Skills Assessment

1.0 Demonstrate effective presentation skills in a synchronous classroom setting
1.1 Use a pace appropriate for students, learning objectives and learning material.
1.2 Present content in a logical flow and order.
1.3 Describe concepts in a clear and complete manner, using relevant examples.
1.4 Transition effectively between topics/instructional elements.
1.5 Use white boarding or white space to enhance instruction.
1.6 Build rapport with students.
1.7 Establishes and maintains credibility with learners
1.8 Provide clear instruction and guidance to learners to meet learning objectives.

2.0 Demonstrate use of voice modulation and effective audio techniques
2.1 Use appropriate modulation, vocal inflection, tone, and volume (e.g., varies pitch
and emphasis to avoid speaking in monotone).
2.2 Convey energy and enthusiasm (e.g., puts a smile in his/her voice).
2.3 Make appropriate vocal adjustments (e.g., adjusts pace or volume) in response to
participant feedback.
2.4 Limit use of filler words (e.g., um, ah, you know, etc.).

3.0 Demonstrate effective classroom management skills in a synchronous classroom setting
3.1 Keep sessions on track by responding to questions, keeping participants focused,
and encouraging participation.
3.2 Check in at regular intervals and adjust instruction or pace based on feedback
and/or behavioral cues from participants.
3.3 Apply time management strategies effectively.
3.4 Manage small group work, labs, and independent work.
3.5 Implement contingency plans to manage disruptions.
3.6 Ensure most participants are responding and interacting at the desired level.
3.7 Employ effective questioning skills to involve learners (e.g., open-ended questions,
wait after asking questions, let people self-select, etc.).

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 3.8 Facilitate interaction between participants to achieve balanced participation among
class members.
3.9 Gauge when to control the facilitation process versus when to let interaction flow.

Day 2 – Synchronous Classroom Foundational and Technical Skills
Assessment

1.0 Network Device Principles
1.1 Troubleshoot interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, duplex, speed).
1.2 Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve network problems.
1.2.a Debug, conditional debug
1.2.b Ping and traceroute with extended options
1.2.c Terminal monitor
1.2.d Log events
1.3 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS device management and access
control.
1.3.a CON, AUX, and VTY lines
1.3.b Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SCP
1.3.c TFTP, FTP
1.3.d Local and line authentication
1.3.e Secure passwords and password encryption
1.4 Perform Cisco IOS device maintenance.
1.4.a Backup and restore device configuration
1.4.b Cisco IOS upgrades and recovery (SCP, FTP, TFTP, and MD5 verify)
1.4.c Password recovery and configuration register
1.4.d Cisco IOS file system and file system management (service, boot)
1.4.e Licensing

2.0 LAN Layer 2 Technologies
2.1 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal/extended range) spanning
multiple switches.
2.1.a VLAN database
2.1.b Default, Normal, extended VLAN, voice VLAN
2.1.c Access ports
2.2 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inter-switch connectivity.
2.2.a VTPv1, VTPv2, VTPv3, VTP pruning
2.2.b 802.1Q
2.2.c Native VLAN
2.2.d Manual pruning
2.3 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot spanning tree.
2.3.a PVST+, RPVST+, MST
2.3.b STP root bridge selection (switch priority, port priority, path cost)
2.3.c STP timers
2.3.d PortFast, BPDU guard, BPDUfilter

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 2.3.e Loop guard, Root guard
2.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EtherChannel.
2.4.a LACP, PAgP, Static
2.4.b Load balancing
2.4.c EtherChannel guard
2.5 Troubleshoot and recover from port Err-disable.
2.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot port security.
2.7.a Static
2.7.b Dynamic
2.7.c Sticky
2.7.d Max MAC addresses
2.7.e Violation actions

3.0 Layer 3 Technologies
3.1 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting.
3.1.a Address types (Unicast, broadcast, multicast, and VLSM)
3.1.b ARP
3.2 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv6 addressing.
3.2.a Unicast
3.2.b EUI-64
3.2.c ND, RS/RA
3.2.d Autoconfig (SLAAC)

3.3 Compare and contrast different IPv6 address types.
3.3.a Global unicast
3.3.b Unique local
3.3.c Link local
3.3.d Multicast
3.3.e Modified EUI 64
3.3.f Auto configuration
3.3.g Anycast

3.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 DHCP.
3.4.a DHCP client,
3.4.b Cisco IOS DHCP server
3.4.c DHCP relay
3.4.d DHCP Protocol options
3.4.e Troubleshoot client- and router-based DHCP connectivity issues

3.5 Describe and interpret the components of a routing table.
3.5.a Prefix
3.5.b Network mask
3.5.c Next hop
3.5.d Routing protocol code
3.5.e Administrative distance
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 3.5.f Metric
3.5.g Gateway of last resort

3.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot Inter-VLAN routing.
3.6.a Router on a stick
3.6.b SVI

3.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot static routing and gateway options.

3.8 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area and multi-area OSPFv2 for IPv4
(excluding authentication, filtering, virtual-link).

3.9 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area and multi-area OSPFv3 for IPv6
(excluding authentication, filtering, virtual-link).

3.10 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 access lists for traffic filtering.
3.10.a Standard
3.10.b Extended
3.10.c Named

3.11 Troubleshoot basic Layer 3 end-to-end connectivity issues.

3.12 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inside source NAT
3.12.a Static
3.12.b Pool
3.12.c PAT

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