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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. Soft Skills
Networking TV
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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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

2. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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.
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 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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

3. Topology
Router
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.
Network adapter

4. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
TCP/IP
Line of sight
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

5. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Wide Area Network
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Channels

6. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Wireless
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

7. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
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Metropolitan Area Network
Cable
TCP/IP

8. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10GBaseT
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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9. WAN
Transmitter
Twisted pair
Wireless
Wide Area Network

10. Traffic
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

11. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Router
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
1000BaseSX

12. Client / Server Architecture
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

13. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Twisted pair
Copper fiber optic
Switch
Hub

14. NOS
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Network Operating System

15. Addressing
Hub
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.
Switching
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

16. Restoring
Channels
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

17. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Satellite dish
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
NIC (network interface card)
Phone number

18. Workstation
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Line of sight
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

19. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired 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.
V.35
Router
Ethernet

20. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Switch
Bridge
Download
PSTN

21. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Switch
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Modem
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

22. Backbone

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23. Management Services
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

24. Convergence
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Delay time
TCP/IP
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

25. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
NIC (network interface card)
If original files are lost or deleted.
IEEE
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.

26. Traffic Monitoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.
Download
The physical layout of computers on a network.

27. Protocol
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
Switch
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.
Twisted pair

28. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switch
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.
Delay time

29. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network adapter
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Cellular adapter

30. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Cell phone
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
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

31. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
1000BaseSX
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Data
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

32. File Server
V.35
IP address
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

33. Resources
Router
Cellular
Hub
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

34. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Splitters

35. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Local Area Network
Bridge
Ad hoc
Fiber optic

36. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
10 10
Networking TV
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 how much data transfer activity is taking place on a network or network segment and notifying administrators when a segment becomes overloaded.

37. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Medium
Cell phone
POTS (plain old telephone service)

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

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39. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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.
Switches routers
10GBaseT
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.

40. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Delay time
Local Area Network

41. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
Networking TV
Delay time
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.

42. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
Router
10
IP address

43. Address Management
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Hub
Half-duplex

44. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
V.35
Telephone
Router
Copper

45. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Local Area Network
Dialup
IP address
Bridge

46. Client / Server Network
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 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.
A person who uses a computer.
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.

47. NIC
Hub
Copper fiber optic
IP address
Network Interface Card

48. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Ad hoc
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
Hub

49. Host
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Local Area Network

50. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Copper
The process of retrieving files from a backup.