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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. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
MAC
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.
Data

2. LAN
Cellular adapter
Fiber optic
Local Area Network
Ad hoc

3. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
TCP/IP
1000BaseSX
Switch

4. Topology
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Line of sight
Router
The physical layout of computers on a network.

5. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Networking TV

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

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7. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network Interface Card
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.
Switch

8. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

9. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Line of sight

10. 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.
Bridge
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Router
Dialup

11. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
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 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.
Weather
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.

12. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
Bridge
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
Voice data

13. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Telephone
Telephone
Moving

14. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Bridge
Networking TV
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

15. ____ cables use electrical signals.
100
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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
Copper

16. Addressing
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
Ethernet
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.
Metropolitan Area Network

17. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Hub
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
PSTN

18. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Cable
Voice data
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Bridge

19. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Dialup
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Infrastructure
Splitters

20. Certification
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.
Router
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.
Switch

21. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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
Switch
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
PSTN

22. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Telephone
Phone number
Peer-To-Peer Network.
10GBaseT

23. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Network adapter
Channels
Satellite
IEEE

24. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Fiber optic
Line of sight

25. WAN
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.
Wide Area Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

26. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
Data
10

27. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Radio waves
'Network of Networks'
Telephone

28. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
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.
TCP/IP
Network Interface Card
1000BaseSX

29. Stand-Alone Computer
Wireless
Copper
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

30. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
Fiber optic
Satellite
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

31. 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.
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.
Half-duplex
Splitters

32. Backbone

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33. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cell phone
Twisted pair
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

34. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switches routers
TCP/IP

35. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
Switches routers
Bridge
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

36. 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
1000BaseSX
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.
Modem

37. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
Computing Technology Industry Association
Download
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

38. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
1000BaseSX
10GBaseT

39. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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
Hub
Cellular

40. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Metropolitan Area Network
IP address
Channels
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

41. Internet
Twisted pair
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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
Satellite

42. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cell phone

43. Sneakernet
Moving
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

44. 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
Copper
Telephone
TCP/IP
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.

45. 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.
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

46. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
Download
Twisted pair
Copper fiber optic

47. Remote Access Server
Access Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

48. Asset Management

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49. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

50. CCNA
1000BaseSX
Subnet
Cable
Cisco Certified Network Associate