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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. Traffic
Splitters
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.

2. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Access Server
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.

3. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
Access Server
Ethernet

4. Protocol
IEEE
If original files are lost or deleted.
Router
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

5. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Satellite
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Dialup

6. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Channels
Hub
10 10

7. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A person who uses a computer.
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.
Satellite dish
Moving

8. Security Auditing
Switch
Voice data
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

9. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Switch
MAC
Fiber optic

10. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Delay time
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.

11. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Cisco Certified Network Associate
If original files are lost or deleted.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Infrastructure

12. WAN
Wide Area Network
Radio waves
Hub
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

13. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Wide Area Network
Switches routers
NIC (network interface card)
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.

14. Stand-Alone Computer
IEEE
Hub
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.

15. 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
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
NIC (network interface card)
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
TCP/IP

16. Unified Communications
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Twisted pair

17. Remote Access Server
10 10
Computing Technology Industry Association
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite dish

18. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Channels
Hub
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

19. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

20. 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.
Download
Network adapter
Twisted pair
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.

21. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
MAC
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

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

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23. Mail 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.
Half-duplex
IEEE
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

24. File Services
Channels
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
'Network of Networks'

25. CompTIA
Twisted pair
Computing Technology Industry Association
1000BaseSX
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

26. Backing Up
Ad hoc
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

27. Load Balancing
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Ad hoc
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

28. 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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Splitters
Fiber optic
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

29. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Cable
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.
Download
Line of sight

30. Internet Services
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.
Router
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

31. Address Management
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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 uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

32. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Network adapter
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Delay time
A person who uses a computer.

33. Sneakernet
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
TCP/IP

34. Topology
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.
xDSL
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

35. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
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
Dialup
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Hub

36. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Satellite
Moving
Network adapter
Download

37. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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.
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. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Network adapter
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
IP address
Hub

39. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Channels

40. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Infrastructure
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
1000BaseSX

41. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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42. Restoring
Access Server
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.

43. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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.
Twisted pair
NIC (network interface card)
Fiber optic

44. License Tracking
Network Interface Card
Copper fiber optic
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.
Network adapter

45. Mail Services
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
NIC (network interface card)
10 10
Medium

46. NOS
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
Network Operating System
Medium

47. Addressing
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
PSTN
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

48. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
V.35
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.

49. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Network adapter
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 that uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.

50. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
1000BaseSX
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network Operating System