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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. WAN
Wide Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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
Telephone

2. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
PSTN
Telephone
Delay time
Full duplex

3. Local Area Network (LAN)
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Phone number
Modem
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

4. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Router
IP address
Satellite

5. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Fiber optic
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.

6. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
Network adapter
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Phone number

7. Management Services
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Line of sight
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

8. 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.
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
Infrastructure
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

9. Network Operating System (NOS)
Satellite dish
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

10. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
IP address
Infrastructure

11. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
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 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.
Telephone

12. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Router
Line of sight
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
56

13. Addressing
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.
Network Operating System
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
TCP/IP

14. 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 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.
Moving
Full duplex
MAC

15. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Router
Moving
Infrastructure
100

16. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Bridge
Network Interface Card
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
100

17. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
PSTN
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

18. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Bridge
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
10
1000BaseSX

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

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20. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Half-duplex
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Data
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

21. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Networking TV
Wide Area Network
1000BaseSX

22. Host
Switch
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

23. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Access Server
Twisted pair
Network Operating System
Network adapter

24. File Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Line of sight
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Network Operating System

25. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Transmitter
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.

26. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
Twisted pair
Channels
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.
Fiber optic

27. Address Management
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.
IEEE
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

28. Peer-To-Peer Network
xDSL
Data
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
Wide Area Network

29. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

30. NIC
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
Network Interface Card
Bridge

31. File Server
Hub
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

32. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
'Network of Networks'
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.
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.

33. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Modem
Network adapter
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

34. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

35. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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 that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Delay time
Wireless

36. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
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.
Moving
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

37. CCNA
MAC
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Copper

38. Restoring
'Network of Networks'
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

39. Internet
Access Server
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

40. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Local Area Network
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Cable

41. Workstation
Network adapter
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
'Network of Networks'

42. NOS
'Network of Networks'
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.
Networking TV
Network Operating System

43. Remote Access Server
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

44. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Twisted pair
Hub
V.35
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

45. Mail Services
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Wide Area Network
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

46. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
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
Dialup
V.35

47. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Transmitter
PSTN
Local Area Network

48. Traffic
Wireless
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
1000BaseSX

49. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Switch
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

50. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Weather
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Twisted pair