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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. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Download
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2. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
1000BaseSX
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Radio waves

3. Packet
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Voice data
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

4. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Satellite dish
Wide Area Network
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
If original files are lost or deleted.

5. 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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Weather
NIC (network interface card)
Bridge

6. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Router

7. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Moving
Fiber optic
Wireless

8. Remote User

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9. Network Operating System (NOS)
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.
Fiber optic

10. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Ad hoc

11. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
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NIC (network interface card)
Cellular adapter

12. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Network adapter
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. Backing Up
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.
Weather
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

14. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
V.35
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

15. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Copper
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A person who uses a computer.

16. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Full duplex
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
Moving

17. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
'Network of Networks'
A person who uses a computer.
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.
Networking TV

18. Client / Server Architecture
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
'Network of Networks'
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
V.35

19. License Tracking
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Satellite
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.

20. NOS
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Networking TV
Network Operating System

21. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
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
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

22. Address Management
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 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.
Ad hoc
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

23. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
IP address
Copper
Satellite
MAC

24. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Delay time
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cellular

25. NIC
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
Transmitter
Network Interface Card
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

26. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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27. Load Balancing
IEEE
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

28. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Fiber optic
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
Moving

29. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Dialup
Fiber optic
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

30. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Telephone
Download
V.35
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.

31. 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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

32. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cable
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

33. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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
Switching
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Network Operating System

34. Management Services
Moving
Access Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

35. WAN
Wide Area Network
Cable
Network Operating System
Delay time

36. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Splitters
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

37. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
10GBaseT
Download
Cellular

38. Network
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.
Subnet
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Telephone

39. Soft Skills
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
xDSL
Ethernet
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.

40. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Hub
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.
10GBaseT

41. File Services
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PSTN
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
10 10

42. Traffic
Cable
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

43. Motherboard
Weather
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Voice data

44. Unified Communications
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
IEEE

45. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Hub
Twisted pair
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

46. Client
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 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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.

47. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
V.35
1000BaseSX
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.
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

48. Peer-To-Peer 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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Dialup
Router

49. 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.
Twisted pair
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Fiber optic
Telephone

50. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
Peer-To-Peer Network.