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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. File Server
Splitters
Radio waves
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

2. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
V.35
Router
'Network of Networks'

3. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

4. Traffic
Switches routers
xDSL
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

5. Asset Management

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6. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

7. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Copper
Modem
IEEE

8. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Telephone
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
Bridge
Network adapter

9. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Wireless
Switch
Phone number
Cable

10. CompTIA
xDSL
Wireless
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Computing Technology Industry Association

11. Transmission Media
Telephone
Subnet
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Hub

12. 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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Splitters
Ad hoc
If original files are lost or deleted.

13. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
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 manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Weather
100

14. 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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

15. Network+ (Net+)
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.
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 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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

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

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17. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Dialup
Network adapter
Router
Weather

18. File Services
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.
Cellular adapter
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Fiber optic

19. Backing Up
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switching

20. 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 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
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.
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.

21. MAN
Transmitter
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
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.

22. 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.
Bridge
Telephone
1000BaseSX
Data

23. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
TCP/IP
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
PSTN

24. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
NIC (network interface card)
Weather
Data
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

25. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Metropolitan Area Network
Radio waves

26. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Router
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Cellular

27. NIC
Full duplex
Network Interface Card
Cellular adapter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

28. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Voice data
Hub
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

29. Soft Skills
Router
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.
Telephone
Cell phone

30. Remote Access Server
IEEE
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A person who uses a computer.

31. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Modem
Radio waves
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
The physical layout of computers on a network.

32. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
10
NIC (network interface card)
Computing Technology Industry Association
If original files are lost or deleted.

33. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Copper fiber optic
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Cable
IP address

34. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Cellular adapter
Networking TV
Network adapter
Cable

35. Server
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to 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.
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.

36. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Transmitter
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Networking TV

37. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Delay time
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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

38. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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39. User
A person who uses a computer.
Delay time
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

40. 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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
TCP/IP
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.
Fiber optic

41. CCIE

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42. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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

43. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Hub
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Channels
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

44. LAN
Local Area Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Hub
Copper fiber optic

45. Convergence
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Network Interface Card
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

46. Certification
Cable
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 person who uses a computer.
Satellite

47. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Moving
'Network of Networks'
Voice data
Wide Area Network

48. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Switch
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
56
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

49. Scalable
Metropolitan Area Network
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

50. P2P Network
If original files are lost or deleted.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
'Network of Networks'
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.