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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 uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Switch
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 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.
Transmitter

2. User
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Cellular adapter
Switches routers
A person who uses a computer.

3. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Transmitter
Switches 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

4. Internet Services
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 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
Router
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

5. Convergence
xDSL
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
MAC
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

6. License Tracking
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

7. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Satellite dish
Copper
1000BaseSX
IP address

8. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
NIC (network interface card)
Radio waves
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.

9. Packet
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Telephone
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

10. 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.
IP address
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Dialup

11. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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
Modem
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.

12. Server
Transmitter
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Telephone
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. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?

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14. CCNA
Cell phone
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Bridge
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

15. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Fiber optic
If original files are lost or deleted.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.

16. Remote User

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17. Scalable
Splitters
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

18. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
V.35

19. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Radio waves
Half-duplex

20. 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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Splitters
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

21. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Full duplex
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.
56
Router

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

23. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
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
Infrastructure
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

24. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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
Switch
TCP/IP

25. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Router
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Modem

26. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
'Network of Networks'
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.

27. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Bridge
Medium
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Dialup

28. Segment
Network Operating System
10
Bridge
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

29. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Fiber optic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Copper fiber optic
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

30. Transmission Media
Delay time
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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 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.

31. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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32. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Data
Satellite
Local Area Network

33. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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 that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Cable
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

34. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Infrastructure
Hub
Copper fiber optic

35. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
IP address
Switch
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

36. WAN
Wide Area Network
Delay time
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Ad hoc

37. MAN
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Metropolitan Area Network

38. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Line of sight

39. File Services
xDSL
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Full duplex

40. Client / Server Network
MAC
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

41. Backbone

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42. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

43. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
If original files are lost or deleted.
Channels
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

44. Security Auditing
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.
Infrastructure
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Network Interface Card

45. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
10GBaseT

46. Host
Copper fiber optic
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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Ethernet

47. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Copper
Weather
Fiber optic
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

48. NOS
Ethernet
Switch
Local Area Network
Network Operating System

49. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

50. Management Services
Twisted pair
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.