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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
Router
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.

2. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Download
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

3. 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.
Full duplex
The network services that manage the storage and transfer of e-mail between users on a network. In addition to sending - receiving - and storing mail - ______ can include filtering - routing - notification - scheduling - and data exchange with other
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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

4. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
NIC (network interface card)
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.

5. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Copper fiber optic
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Half-duplex

6. Spam
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.
Networking TV
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
If original files are lost or deleted.

7. 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.
Subnet
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge

8. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Cable
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.
Switching
Satellite dish

9. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
PSTN
NIC (network interface card)
Telephone
Cellular

10. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Weather
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network Interface Card
Channels

11. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Line of sight

12. Mail Services
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
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 network services that manage the storage and transfer of e-mail between users on a network. In addition to sending - receiving - and storing mail - ______ can include filtering - routing - notification - scheduling - and data exchange with other

13. Traffic
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Cellular
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

14. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
V.35
Infrastructure
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

15. NIC
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.
Network Interface Card
MAC
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

16. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A person who uses a computer.
Modem
100
Switch

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

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18. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
10 10
Radio waves

19. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

20. Segment
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.

21. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
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.
Subnet
Download
Moving

22. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Bridge
Moving
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

23. 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
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
TCP/IP
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

24. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Telephone
Radio waves

25. Certification
Full duplex
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Phone number
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.

26. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.
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.
Voice data

27. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Ad hoc
Computing Technology Industry Association
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

28. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Hub
Ethernet

29. License Tracking
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Satellite

30. User
Hub
A person who uses a computer.
Cellular adapter
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

31. Security Auditing
POTS (plain old telephone service)
IP address
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

32. ____ cables use light pulses.
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.
Router
Fiber optic
Twisted pair

33. Software Distribution
Phone number
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
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

34. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Telephone
Full duplex
10GBaseT
POTS (plain old telephone service)

35. CCNA
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router
Half-duplex
Cisco Certified Network Associate

36. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Weather
Router
Network adapter

37. Mail Server
Ad hoc
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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

38. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.
Cellular adapter
Phone number

39. Management Services
A network that is larger than a LAN - typically connecting clients and servers from multiple buildings - but within a limited geographic area. For example - a ______ could connect multiple city government buildings around a city's center.
Cable
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Medium

40. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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
Data
Cell phone
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

41. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
10 10
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Moving
PSTN

42. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Infrastructure
Delay time

43. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
Ad hoc
It was coined before the widespread use of networks - when data was copied from a computer to a removable storage device such as a floppy disk - carried (presumably by someone wearing sneakers) to another computer - then copied from the storage devic
Switch

44. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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.
Ethernet
Copper
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

45. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
NIC (network interface card)
Router
Computing Technology Industry Association

46. Remote Access Server
Bridge
V.35
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

47. Soft Skills
Bridge
Modem
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.
Network adapter

48. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
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.
Copper fiber optic
Cisco Certified Network Associate

49. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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.
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.
Local Area Network
IEEE

50. P2P Network
Cellular adapter
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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.