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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

2. CCIE

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3. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
V.35
NIC (network interface card)
Copper fiber optic

4. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

5. CCNA
Phone number
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.
Router
Cisco Certified Network Associate

6. Workstation
IEEE
MAC
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

7. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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Switching

8. Spam
Switches routers
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Local Area Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

9. Unified Communications
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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10. LAN
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Copper
Local Area Network
Satellite

11. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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12. WAN
Bridge
Wide Area Network
Switch
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. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
xDSL
Moving
Switch
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

14. Motherboard
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Subnet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

15. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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 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.
MAC
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

16. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Satellite dish
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

17. NOS
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.
Network adapter
Network Operating System
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

18. 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.
NIC (network interface card)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.

19. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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20. Address

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21. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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22. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Metropolitan Area Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Ethernet

23. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Fiber optic
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

24. Traffic
Satellite dish
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Bridge

25. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Network Interface Card
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.
Cellular adapter

26. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Modem
Weather
Network Interface Card
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.

27. Addressing
Ethernet
Hub
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.

28. Node
Cable
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Full duplex
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

29. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
POTS (plain old telephone service)
xDSL
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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

30. Host
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.
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A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Access Server

31. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Router
Switch
Subnet
Wireless

32. 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.
Ethernet
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V.35
Twisted pair

33. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic
Download
Moving

34. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Metropolitan Area Network

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

36. Restoring
Wireless
NIC (network interface card)
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

37. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
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.
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
Splitters

38. Client
Satellite
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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

39. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.

40. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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

41. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

42. Mail Server
1000BaseSX
Cable
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

43. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Weather
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Switch
Modem

44. Local Area Network (LAN)
Fiber optic
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 runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.

45. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
Line of sight
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

46. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Weather
Network adapter
Radio waves
10GBaseT

47. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
10
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 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
xDSL

48. NIC
Ethernet
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
Medium
Network Interface Card

49. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network Interface Card
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

50. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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