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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. Backing Up
Telephone
Full duplex
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

2. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Router
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

3. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cellular
Router

4. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Network Interface Card
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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
1000BaseSX

5. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
Voice data
POTS (plain old telephone service)

6. Stand-Alone Computer
Moving
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Bridge
Telephone

7. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
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.
NIC (network interface card)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.

8. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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.
Network Operating System
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.
Cable

9. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
Switching
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.

10. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Download
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

11. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
Bridge
Cisco Certified Network Associate
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

12. Soft Skills
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.
56
Dialup
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.

13. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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
Switch
Network Operating System
Cable

14. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Infrastructure
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Ad hoc
Cell phone

15. Asset Management

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16. Connectivity Device
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Moving
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 manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

17. Scalable
10 10
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Medium
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

18. Addressing
1000BaseSX
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.
Wide Area Network
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.

19. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Medium
Splitters
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Fiber optic

20. Sneakernet
Fiber optic
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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
Hub

21. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
10
Copper
Line of sight
Weather

22. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Delay time

23. Remote Access Server
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.
PSTN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

24. Backbone

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25. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
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.
Cable
Radio waves

26. Address Management
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.
1000BaseSX
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.

27. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

28. Internet Services
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Metropolitan Area Network
Full duplex

29. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.

30. Network Operating System (NOS)
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.
Bridge
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

31. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Bridge
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

32. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Switching
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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

33. P2P Network
Network Interface Card
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A person who uses a computer.

34. Packet
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Switching
TCP/IP

35. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
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.
Infrastructure
Dialup
Copper fiber optic

36. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Metropolitan Area Network
Copper fiber optic
Fiber optic

37. 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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Satellite
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

38. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Twisted pair

39. Local Area Network (LAN)
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 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
Cell phone
Fiber optic

40. Client
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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
Cell phone

41. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

42. 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.
Delay time
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Telephone

43. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
100
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

44. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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
IP address
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.
Network adapter

45. 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.
Switch
Splitters
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network adapter

46. NOS
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Network Operating System
Telephone
Transmitter

47. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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

48. NIC
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Network Interface Card
Fiber optic

49. WAN
Cellular
Wide Area Network
Switch
Copper

50. Unified Communications
TCP/IP
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Router
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.