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Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Workstation
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

2. Internet Services
Infrastructure
Metropolitan Area Network
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 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

3. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Local Area Network
Weather

4. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
If original files are lost or deleted.

5. Network+ (Net+)
1000BaseSX
Ad hoc
Cell phone
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.

6. Unified Communications
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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
56
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

7. User
Medium
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A person who uses a computer.
Satellite

8. P2P Network
Network adapter
Twisted pair
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

9. License Tracking
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.
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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

10. WAN
Weather
Wide Area Network
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Half-duplex

11. Resources
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Network adapter

12. Protocol
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
Switch
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
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

13. Internet
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Subnet
Hub

14. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Splitters
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Ad hoc

15. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Fiber optic
MAC
Wireless

16. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Data
IP address
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

17. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
IEEE
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.
xDSL
Half-duplex

18. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
10GBaseT
10
Telephone

19. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Moving
Weather
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
IP address

20. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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21. NOS
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.
Local Area Network
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.
Network Operating System

22. Host
Cable
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

23. Remote Access Server
56
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
V.35

24. Segment
Medium
Satellite
Switches routers
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

25. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Cellular
Phone number
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

26. Load Balancing
Transmitter
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Delay time

27. CompTIA
Cellular
Cell phone
Computing Technology Industry Association
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

28. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Network Interface Card
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Hub
Satellite

29. Remote User

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30. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Ad hoc
Moving
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
PSTN

31. MAN
Copper
Download
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
Metropolitan Area Network

32. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Fiber optic
Subnet
Wireless

33. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
10GBaseT
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Network adapter
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

34. ____ cables use light pulses.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
Fiber optic
NIC (network interface card)

35. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Fiber optic
Cellular
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Cell phone

36. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Local Area Network
10 10

37. CCIE

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38. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Delay time
10GBaseT
Network Operating System
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

39. Soft Skills
Access Server
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Phone number

40. Software Distribution
Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Moving
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

41. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
NIC (network interface card)
Metropolitan Area Network
Infrastructure
Fiber optic

42. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
10 10
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Data
Wireless

43. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
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
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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Access Server

44. Client
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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
Satellite
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.

45. Mail Services
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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Satellite dish
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

46. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
MAC
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Ethernet
10

47. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
Modem
Voice data
Half-duplex

48. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
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.
TCP/IP

49. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Switch
Bridge
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

50. Local Area Network (LAN)
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.
TCP/IP
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.