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Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Local Area Network
Half-duplex

2. Client
Bridge
A computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network. In some cases - a ______ could also act as a server. The term ______ may also refer to the user of a ______ workstation or a ______ software application
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Satellite

3. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Ad hoc
Peer-To-Peer Network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

4. Address

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5. Web Server
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Router
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

6. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Satellite
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Subnet

7. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Satellite dish
The skills such as customer relations - oral and written communications - dependability - teamwork - and leadership abilities - which are not easily measured - but are nevertheless important in a networking career.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

8. Convergence
Voice data
A computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network. In some cases - a ______ could also act as a server. The term ______ may also refer to the user of a ______ workstation or a ______ software application
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Computing Technology Industry Association

9. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network Interface Card
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
xDSL

10. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Half-duplex
Network adapter

11. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Hub
An association of computer resellers - manufacturers - and training companies that sets industry-wide standards for computer professionals. ______ established and sponsors the A+ and Network+ (Net+) certifications.
Splitters

12. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Network Operating System
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A person who uses a computer.
Bridge

13. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
xDSL

14. Address Management
A group of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are connected by and can exchange data via some type of transmission media - such as a cable - a wire - or the atmosphere.
Radio waves
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The process of centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.

15. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Hub
Phone number

16. NOS
Fiber optic
Transmitter
Network Operating System
IEEE

17. Traffic Monitoring
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer on the network that manages shared resources. ______ usually have more processing power - memory - and hard disk space than clients. They run network operating software that can manage not only data - but also users - groups - security - a
10GBaseT
The process of determining how much data transfer activity is taking place on a network or network segment and notifying administrators when a segment becomes overloaded.

18. Spam
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
10 10
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Radio waves

19. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
Switches routers
Telephone
Network adapter
Full duplex

20. Workstation
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone
IP address

21. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Satellite
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Voice data

22. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
V.35
IEEE
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
TCP/IP

23. Motherboard
If original files are lost or deleted.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

24. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
MAC
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Dialup

25. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Wireless
PSTN
The scheme for assigning a unique identifying number to every workstation and device on the network. The type of addressing used on a network depends on its protocols and network operating system.

26. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
1000BaseSX
Router
Telephone

27. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
10 10
Delay time
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Moving

28. Internet Services
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The services that enable a network to communicate with the Internet - including Web servers and browsers - file transfer capabilities - Internet addressing schemes - security filters - and a means for directly logging on to other computers.
10GBaseT

29. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Bridge
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

30. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Networking TV
Hub
A computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network. In some cases - a ______ could also act as a server. The term ______ may also refer to the user of a ______ workstation or a ______ software application

31. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Network adapter
Twisted pair
If original files are lost or deleted.
Cellular adapter

32. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Radio waves
Metropolitan Area Network
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Router

33. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Bridge
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

34. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The process of collecting and storing data on the number and types of software and hardware assets in an organization's network. The data collection is automated by electronically examining each network client from a server
The skills such as customer relations - oral and written communications - dependability - teamwork - and leadership abilities - which are not easily measured - but are nevertheless important in a networking career.

35. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Delay time
Fiber optic
Modem
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

36. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Twisted pair
Copper fiber optic
Bridge

37. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The process of determining how much data transfer activity is taking place on a network or network segment and notifying administrators when a segment becomes overloaded.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Router
The process of determining the number of copies of a single application that are currently in use on the network and whether the number in use exceeds the authorized number of licenses.

38. Certification
The process of mastering material pertaining to a particular hardware system - operating system - programming language - or other software program - then proving your mastery by passing a series of exams.
A professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
Copper fiber optic
A network in which every computer can communicate directly with every other computer. By default - no computer on a ______ has more authority than another. However - each computer can be configured to share only some of its resources and keep other r

39. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?

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40. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
A computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network. In some cases - a ______ could also act as a server. The term ______ may also refer to the user of a ______ workstation or a ______ software application
PSTN
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network adapter

41. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Data
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Switch

42. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A network that uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
Cell phone
Phone number

43. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
An association of computer resellers - manufacturers - and training companies that sets industry-wide standards for computer professionals. ______ established and sponsors the A+ and Network+ (Net+) certifications.
Network adapter
IEEE
Metropolitan Area Network

44. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A group of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are connected by and can exchange data via some type of transmission media - such as a cable - a wire - or the atmosphere.
Metropolitan Area Network
MAC
10

45. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
10 10
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - An elite certification that recognizes expert-level installation - configuration - management - and troubleshooting skills on networks that use a range of Cisco Systems' devices.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
100

46. Protocol
The professional certification established by CompTIA that verifies broad - vendor-independent networking technology skills - such as an understanding of protocols - topologies - networking hardware - and network troubleshooting.
A standard method or format for communication between network devices. For example - some ______ ensure that data are transferred in sequence and without error from one node on the network to another. Other ______ ensure that data belonging to a Web
The part of a network to which segments and significant shared devices (such as routers - switches - and servers) connect. Sometimes referred to as 'a network of networks' because of its role in interconnecting smaller parts of a LAN or WAN.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

47. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Switch
The services that enable a network to communicate with the Internet - including Web servers and browsers - file transfer capabilities - Internet addressing schemes - security filters - and a means for directly logging on to other computers.
Bridge
10 10

48. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Line of sight
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

49. Network Operating System (NOS)
Wireless
Dialup
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

50. NIC
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
NIC (network interface card)
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Network Interface Card