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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. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.

2. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Wireless
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Switches routers
Hub

3. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Subnet
Cisco Certified Network Associate

4. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite
Bridge

5. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
IP address
Local Area Network
Dialup

6. Protocol
Switches routers
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
Computing Technology Industry Association
Fiber optic

7. Management Services
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Hub
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.

8. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Radio waves
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Ethernet

9. File Services
Network adapter
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 of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

10. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Channels
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A person who uses a computer.
NIC (network interface card)

11. LAN
10GBaseT
Local Area Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

12. Packet
MAC
PSTN
56
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

13. Unified Communications
IP address
Data
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

14. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Bridge
Satellite
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

15. Node
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router
Local Area Network

16. Internet
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
100

17. Topology
100
Copper fiber optic
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Router

18. 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 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
Router
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Half-duplex

19. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
IP address
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Transmitter

20. Backbone

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21. Segment
Satellite
Bridge
1000BaseSX
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

22. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Voice data
Switch
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

23. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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 person who uses a computer.
Half-duplex

24. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
10GBaseT
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

25. Spam
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

26. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Copper fiber optic
Ad hoc
Medium

27. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Metropolitan Area Network
Full duplex
Router
1000BaseSX

28. Resources
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Full duplex
The physical layout of computers on a network.

29. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Network adapter
V.35
Hub
Data

30. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Wireless
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Cellular adapter

31. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

32. NOS
Voice data
Networking TV
Network Operating System
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

33. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Telephone
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.
Bridge

34. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
Splitters
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
Twisted pair
Download

35. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Telephone
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

36. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
Wireless
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

37. Workstation
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

38. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Download
100

39. Remote User

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40. Print Services
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Hub
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

41. Scalable
Radio waves
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected 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.

42. Remote Access Server
Channels
A person who uses a computer.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

43. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A person who uses a computer.
Switches routers
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

44. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Twisted pair
Networking TV
Phone number
Infrastructure

45. Local Area Network (LAN)
Switches routers
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Data

46. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Full duplex
10 10
Phone number

47. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
10
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Switching

48. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Fiber optic
If original files are lost or deleted.
Channels
Switches routers

49. Client
Fiber optic
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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

50. Soft Skills
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 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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.