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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. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Splitters
Phone number
IEEE

2. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
PSTN
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Bridge

3. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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
Metropolitan Area Network
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

4. Web Server
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.
Cell phone
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Twisted pair

5. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
TCP/IP

6. Host
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

7. Addressing
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

8. Motherboard
Delay time
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Full duplex

9. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Copper fiber optic

10. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Telephone
Transmitter
NIC (network interface card)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

11. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Twisted pair
Medium
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

12. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Router
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Access Server
Local Area Network

13. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Voice data
Network Interface Card
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Fiber optic

14. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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15. Backbone

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16. P2P Network
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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 Operating System

17. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Switching
Network Operating System
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

18. Transmission Media
NIC (network interface card)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Copper fiber optic
Channels

19. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

20. Address Management
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
PSTN

21. Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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
Switching
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

22. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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
TCP/IP
Channels
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23. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
'Network of Networks'
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

24. File Services
Switches routers
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Data
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

25. Sneakernet
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
'Network of Networks'

26. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Hub
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Metropolitan Area Network

27. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Wide Area Network
Copper
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Switch

28. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cellular adapter
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.
Switch

29. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Half-duplex
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Fiber optic

30. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
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
Subnet
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

31. Client / Server Network
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.
MAC
Voice data
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

32. Network Operating System (NOS)
Delay time
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Channels
Copper

33. Management Services
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

34. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Moving
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
TCP/IP

35. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Phone number
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cellular adapter
Telephone

36. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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Copper fiber optic
Voice data

37. NIC
Network Interface Card
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
Modem

38. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Data
Delay time
Cell phone
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.

39. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
If original files are lost or deleted.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Line of sight
10GBaseT

40. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
V.35
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

41. Restoring
'Network of Networks'
Full duplex
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

42. Traffic Monitoring
Weather
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.

43. 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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Cell phone
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Full duplex

44. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
Splitters
Telephone
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

45. Software Distribution
Half-duplex
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Network Operating System
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.

46. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Twisted pair
Half-duplex
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

47. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Ethernet
Transmitter
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

48. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
Download
Medium
The physical layout of computers on a network.

49. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
Computing Technology Industry Association
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

50. 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.
MAC
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Telephone
Fiber optic