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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. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
'Network of Networks'
PSTN
Line of sight
Satellite dish

2. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Full duplex
Fiber optic
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Satellite dish

3. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Cellular
Delay time
If original files are lost or deleted.
Router

4. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Download

5. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
IEEE
Dialup
'Network of Networks'
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.

6. License Tracking
Satellite
The process of collecting and storing data on the number and types of software and hardware assets in an organization's network. The data collection is automated by electronically examining each network client from a server
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 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.

7. Restoring
Voice data
Local Area Network
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Computing Technology Industry Association

8. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Bridge
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Ad hoc
Line of sight

9. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Switching
Hub
Networking TV
1000BaseSX

10. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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.
Network adapter
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
PSTN

11. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.
Dialup
10GBaseT

12. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
xDSL
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
Medium

13. 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.
Network Operating System
Ad hoc
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.

14. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Bridge
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.

15. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

16. Remote Access Server
Cellular adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switching
10

17. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cell phone
Cable
Peer-To-Peer 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.

18. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
NIC (network interface card)
Hub
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

19. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Splitters
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

20. 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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Telephone
If original files are lost or deleted.

21. 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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Modem
Wireless

22. Address

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23. Print Services
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Hub
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

24. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
56
Bridge
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cell phone

25. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
Network Operating System
'Network of Networks'
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

26. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
Moving
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.

27. Mail Services
Cellular adapter
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 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.
A person who uses a computer.

28. Addressing
100
Weather
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.
Router

29. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Computing Technology Industry Association
10
Copper fiber optic
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

30. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
NIC (network interface card)
Telephone

31. Certification
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
V.35
Network adapter

32. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Switching

33. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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34. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Channels
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 uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

35. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
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
Channels
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

36. Motherboard
Ad hoc
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

37. 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
Wide Area Network
Data
Transmitter

38. Network Operating System (NOS)
Router
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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

39. LAN
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.
Local Area 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.
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

40. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Wide Area Network
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

41. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Modem
Voice data
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.
Phone number

42. Host
Ethernet
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Transmitter
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

43. 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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Splitters
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.

44. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
10GBaseT
Line of sight
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

45. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
Ethernet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

46. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
The process of collecting and storing data on the number and types of software and hardware assets in an organization's network. The data collection is automated by electronically examining each network client from a server
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

47. Address Management
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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 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 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.

48. Peer-To-Peer Network
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 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
Twisted pair
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.

49. Workstation
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Networking TV
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Computing Technology Industry Association

50. NOS
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Network Operating System
Hub
POTS (plain old telephone service)