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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. NOS
Delay time
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Network Operating System
Modem

2. Client / Server Architecture
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Modem
V.35
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

3. File Server
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

4. Management Services
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Ad hoc
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

5. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.
Phone number
Fiber optic

6. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cellular adapter
Dialup

7. Network
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.
Radio waves
Router
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.

8. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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9. Peer-To-Peer Network
PSTN
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
Router
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.

10. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
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.
Data
The physical layout of computers on a network.

11. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Subnet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Radio waves

12. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

13. Spam
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.
IP address
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

14. Asset Management

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15. File Services
A person who uses a computer.
Hub
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Access Server

16. Remote User

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17. Transmission Media
Wireless
Bridge
Channels
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

18. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Operating System
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Full duplex

19. Segment
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
TCP/IP

20. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
10GBaseT
Modem
POTS (plain old telephone service)

21. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Download
Switch
Voice data
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

22. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
Ethernet
Twisted pair
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.

23. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Switch
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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

24. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
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.
Bridge
Cable

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

26. Stand-Alone Computer
Router
Hub
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

27. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Wireless
Delay time
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

28. Client
Satellite dish
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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
Ad hoc

29. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Weather
Networking TV
TCP/IP

30. 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.
Infrastructure
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
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

31. CCIE

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32. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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 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.

33. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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.
Switch
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

34. ____ cables use light pulses.
Download
Weather
Fiber optic
Infrastructure

35. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
xDSL
Copper fiber optic
Computing Technology Industry Association

36. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
PSTN
MAC
Router

37. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
MAC
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switching

38. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Infrastructure
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.

39. Unified Communications
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.
Medium
IP address

40. WAN
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Wide Area Network

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

42. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Networking TV
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

43. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
MAC
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Voice data
A person who uses a computer.

44. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Satellite dish
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Medium

45. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
Copper fiber optic

46. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Voice data
Transmitter
Access Server
Infrastructure

47. Convergence
Splitters
Twisted pair
Wide Area Network
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

48. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Wireless
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Fiber optic

49. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
'Network of Networks'
Splitters
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

50. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
PSTN
100
Half-duplex
NIC (network interface card)