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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. Print Services
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switch

2. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Radio waves
10
Switch

3. Spam
Phone number
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Modem
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.

4. 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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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

5. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.

6. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
Delay time
Access Server
Ethernet

7. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Transmitter
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.
IP address

8. Internet
Ethernet
If original files are lost or deleted.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

9. Segment
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

10. Soft Skills
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.
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

11. LAN
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
10 10
Local Area Network
Voice data

12. NIC
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.
Network Interface Card
Router
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

13. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Splitters
Subnet

14. Client / Server Architecture
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Weather

15. 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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
Telephone

16. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.

17. Motherboard
Fiber optic
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Delay time

18. Traffic Monitoring
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.
IEEE

19. Security Auditing
10
Download
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

20. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

21. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
Satellite dish

22. Connectivity Device
If original files are lost or deleted.
Half-duplex
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Full duplex

23. Remote User

24. Unified Communications
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Ethernet
Ad hoc

25. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Infrastructure
Cell phone
Subnet
IP address

26. Wide Area Network (WAN)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
MAC
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

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

28. Network+ (Net+)
Delay time
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.
Cellular
Switch

29. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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 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.
Download
Cellular

30. Host
10
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 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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

31. Client
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
Voice 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
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

32. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Bridge
10 10

33. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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
Radio waves
10 10
Switches routers

34. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Satellite
Moving
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.

35. Software Distribution
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Fiber optic
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Switches routers

36. Convergence
Network Operating System
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to 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.
Satellite dish

37. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Access Server
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
MAC

38. MAN
Hub
Metropolitan Area Network
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
10

39. ____ cables use electrical signals.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Copper

40. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Bridge
NIC (network interface card)
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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

41. Packet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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)

42. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Splitters
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Data

43. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network Interface Card
Transmitter
IP address

44. Network
TCP/IP
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switches routers

45. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Twisted pair
Radio waves
Download
Router

46. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
Bridge
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router

47. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

48. File Services
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.
Phone number
If original files are lost or deleted.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

49. Sneakernet
Networking TV
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.

50. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
10GBaseT
Bridge
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.