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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. NIC
Switching
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Interface Card
Router

2. CCIE

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3. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Weather
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Delay time
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

4. Motherboard
Network Operating System
Copper fiber optic
Router
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

5. 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.
Half-duplex
Data
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Bridge

6. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
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.
Copper fiber optic
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switch

7. Unified Communications
Cellular
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Voice data
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

8. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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
Hub
Modem
Cell phone

9. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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
xDSL
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cable

10. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
Telephone
Router
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

11. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
Cable
Ad hoc
Download

12. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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13. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Line of sight
Network Interface Card
Dialup

14. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Ad hoc
V.35

15. Traffic
Switches routers
Line of sight
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Copper fiber optic

16. Print Services
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Radio waves
Twisted pair
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

17. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
10 10
Network adapter

18. 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
TCP/IP
Hub
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
'Network of Networks'

19. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
10 10
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

20. Wide Area Network (WAN)
56
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Copper
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

21. Local Area Network (LAN)
Local Area Network
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Cellular
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

22. Load Balancing
Splitters
Switch
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Ad hoc

23. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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 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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

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

25. Backing Up
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.
Subnet
Full duplex
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

26. Remote User

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27. Client / Server Network
Twisted pair
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 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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

28. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Full duplex

29. Address Management
Cell phone
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Bridge

30. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Moving
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.
Satellite dish

31. Host
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
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

32. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Data
10 10

33. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Network adapter
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Fiber optic

34. Server
Local Area Network
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
Infrastructure
MAC

35. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

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

37. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Radio waves
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

38. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on 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
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association

39. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
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.
Telephone
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

40. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Voice data
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
10GBaseT

41. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
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.
Half-duplex
Phone number
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.

42. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Networking TV
Data
Full duplex
10 10

43. Stand-Alone Computer
Telephone
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Weather

44. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Bridge
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Medium
Modem

45. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Weather
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Cell phone
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

46. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
10GBaseT
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Satellite dish

47. Asset Management

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48. File Server
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
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switch

49. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Transmitter
Moving

50. 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.
Switches routers
xDSL
Twisted pair
Delay time