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Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Address

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2. Print Services
Satellite
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

3. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Splitters
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

4. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

5. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Satellite
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

6. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
'Network of Networks'
Satellite
Satellite dish

7. File Server
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.

8. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
xDSL
Telephone
Voice data

9. Convergence
Cell phone
V.35
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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10. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Cellular
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Modem

11. ____ cables use light pulses.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Fiber optic
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Radio waves

12. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

13. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Radio waves
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
Router

14. Connectivity Device
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
1000BaseSX
Access Server

15. File Services
Cable
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Computing Technology Industry Association

16. Client
A person who uses a computer.
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 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.

17. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Infrastructure
Radio waves
Cellular

18. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Fiber optic
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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 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.

19. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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20. Backbone

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21. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Switch

22. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Moving
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.

23. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Local Area Network
Switches routers
Infrastructure
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.

24. Web Server
Router
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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

25. Network
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Twisted pair
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.

26. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 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. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Fiber optic
Channels
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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

28. Client / Server Architecture
Phone number
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cellular adapter
Splitters

29. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Moving
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Voice data

30. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Infrastructure
Line of sight

31. 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
Dialup
V.35
TCP/IP
Hub

32. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cellular
Hub
Half-duplex

33. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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.
Bridge
'Network of Networks'
Transmitter

34. Mail Services
Network Interface Card
Wide Area Network
Router
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

35. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
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.
Ethernet
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
1000BaseSX

36. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Satellite dish
Router
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
NIC (network interface card)

37. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Channels
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Router
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

38. Unified Communications
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
1000BaseSX
Bridge

39. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Transmitter
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cellular

40. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
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.
Networking TV
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

41. Network+ (Net+)
Voice data
TCP/IP
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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

42. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Weather
Router
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Bridge

43. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Twisted pair
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cell phone

44. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Network adapter
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.
Hub

45. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Computing Technology Industry Association
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
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.
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.

46. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
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.
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.
xDSL

47. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
MAC
Bridge
NIC (network interface card)

48. MAN
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Metropolitan Area Network
100
Cable

49. Mail Server
Transmitter
Modem
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

50. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Network adapter
MAC
Half-duplex
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.