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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. File Services
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Router
Weather
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

2. 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
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Switches routers
Bridge

3. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Bridge

4. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Wireless
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

5. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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6. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Copper fiber optic
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Router
56

7. Client / Server Network
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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 service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Networking TV

8. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Cellular 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.
Switches routers
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

9. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Bridge

10. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Switch
100

11. Protocol
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 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 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.
Wireless

12. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
IEEE
Bridge

13. File Server
Satellite
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Copper
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.

14. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switching
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
10 10

15. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Copper fiber optic
Medium
Hub

16. Software Distribution
Switch
Ad hoc
Dialup
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

17. Transmission Media
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Moving

18. Security Auditing
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
Data
Switches routers
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

19. Restoring
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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
NIC (network interface card)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

20. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Twisted pair
Switching
Data

21. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Radio waves
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Weather

22. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
10GBaseT
Medium

23. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Fiber optic
Wireless
56

24. Packet
Medium
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Copper fiber optic
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

25. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Transmitter

26. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
Ad hoc
Cellular
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

27. Backing Up
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
1000BaseSX
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Wireless

28. Print Services
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switch

29. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Router
Voice data
Networking TV
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. Segment
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Bridge

31. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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 adapter
Cell phone
Moving

32. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Copper fiber optic
10
NIC (network interface card)
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.

33. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Hub
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.
Telephone

34. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
PSTN
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.
Phone number
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

35. 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.
Hub
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
V.35
Bridge

36. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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 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.
10 10
Delay time

37. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Access Server

38. 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.
Fiber optic
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.
Subnet
Twisted pair

39. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
TCP/IP
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.
Dialup

40. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Cellular
Modem
Channels

41. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
Satellite
10
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

42. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Hub
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.

43. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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.
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

44. Client
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
Hub
Network adapter
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

45. Web Server
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

46. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
IP address
V.35
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

47. Peer-To-Peer Network
Hub
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
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 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.

48. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Ethernet
Channels

49. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Voice data
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Bridge
Telephone

50. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Switch
Metropolitan Area Network
IEEE