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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Spam
Cisco Certified Network Associate
TCP/IP
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
10

2. 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
Twisted pair
TCP/IP
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Router

3. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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.
A person who uses a computer.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

4. Internet
Weather
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Medium

5. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
MAC
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Router

6. Resources
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 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.

7. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Channels
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.

8. Motherboard
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.

9. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
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.
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
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
Medium

10. Segment
Switches routers
Cell phone
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
IP address

11. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Moving

12. P2P Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

13. Remote User

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14. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

15. ____ cables use electrical signals.
PSTN
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Copper
Bridge

16. 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
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
IP address
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

17. 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.
100
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

18. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Channels
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

19. Client / Server Network
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
Download

20. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
Weather
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Cell phone

21. Unified Communications
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Moving

22. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
Cable
Network adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

23. Connectivity Device
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cell phone
Fiber optic

24. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Router
Channels
V.35

25. Load Balancing
Splitters
Access Server
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

26. Traffic
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

27. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Dialup
Cellular
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.
100

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

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29. License Tracking
Metropolitan Area Network
Weather
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

30. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network adapter
Switch
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

31. 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 physical layout of computers on a network.
Bridge
TCP/IP
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

32. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Wireless
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.
Router

33. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
TCP/IP
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

34. LAN
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
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Local Area Network
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

35. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
xDSL
Twisted pair

36. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cellular
Fiber optic
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

37. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Half-duplex
Weather
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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

38. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Channels
'Network of Networks'
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

39. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Bridge
10GBaseT
Splitters

40. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Access Server
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
IP address
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.

41. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
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 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
The physical layout of computers on a network.

42. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
If original files are lost or deleted.
10
Twisted pair

43. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Half-duplex
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.
Fiber optic

44. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
Modem
Local Area Network
Infrastructure

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.
Cellular adapter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Splitters

46. User
A person who uses a computer.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Router

47. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
Bridge
1000BaseSX
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

48. Traffic Monitoring
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 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.
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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

49. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Satellite
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cell phone

50. Server
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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 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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.