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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.






2. Web Server






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

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4. Network






5. Scalable






6. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).






7. Connectivity Device






8. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)






9. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?






10. Packet






11. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.






12. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.






13. License Tracking






14. Wide Area Network (WAN)






15. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.






16. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.






17. Mail Server






18. 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.






19. Stand-Alone Computer






20. File Server






21. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.






22. Network Operating System (NOS)






23. WAN






24. 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.






25. Network+ (Net+)






26. CompTIA






27. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.






28. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.






29. CCNA






30. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.






31. Resources






32. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?






33. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.






34. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.






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






36. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.






37. 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.






38. Print Services






39. User






40. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?






41. What's another name for Remote Access Server?






42. Local Area Network (LAN)






43. Peer-To-Peer Network






44. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.






45. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.






46. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.






47. Node






48. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.






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






50. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.