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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. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
56
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
10
100

2. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Telephone
Line of sight
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 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

3. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Dialup
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Voice data
Access Server

4. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
100
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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

5. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Satellite dish

6. Local Area Network (LAN)
IEEE
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
NIC (network interface card)

7. Network+ (Net+)
Switching
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to 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.

8. Stand-Alone Computer
Network adapter
10
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

9. NOS
Wide Area Network
Moving
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.
Network Operating System

10. Software Distribution
1000BaseSX
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Peer-To-Peer 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.

11. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Telephone
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cable

12. Network Operating System (NOS)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Switch
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

13. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Radio waves
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Dialup

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

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15. Web Server
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Switch

16. Peer-To-Peer Network
Transmitter
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.
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
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.

17. WAN
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Bridge
Wide Area Network
Network Operating System

18. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Phone number
Copper fiber optic
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

19. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Network adapter
Channels
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
POTS (plain old telephone service)

20. Backbone

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21. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
TCP/IP
Wide Area Network
1000BaseSX
Ethernet

22. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
A person who uses a computer.
NIC (network interface card)
Computing Technology Industry Association
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

23. Backing Up
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

24. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Radio waves
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.

25. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
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.
Hub
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
xDSL

26. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Satellite dish
Ad hoc

27. 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
Data
TCP/IP
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

28. ____ cables use light pulses.
Cable
Fiber optic
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Full duplex

29. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Twisted pair
Weather
Medium

30. Client / Server Architecture
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.
'Network of Networks'
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

31. NIC
Networking TV
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
Network Interface Card
Medium

32. LAN
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Router
MAC
Local Area Network

33. 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.
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.
Bridge
A person who uses a computer.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

34. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Cellular
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

35. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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
Fiber optic
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
IP address

36. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
56
Channels
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

37. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Modem
Satellite
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

38. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
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
Half-duplex
IP address
Satellite dish

39. Print Services
Transmitter
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.
Data
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

40. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Line of sight
Switches routers
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Networking TV

41. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Delay time
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Dialup
Wide Area Network

42. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network Operating System
Copper fiber optic

43. Host
Cable
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Half-duplex
Bridge

44. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Cellular adapter
Modem
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Line of sight

45. Restoring
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Full duplex
100

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

47. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Bridge
Telephone

48. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Medium
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

49. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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.
Radio waves
Bridge

50. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Phone number
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Infrastructure