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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. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Bridge
Telephone
Data
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.

2. WAN
Wide Area Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Copper
1000BaseSX

3. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A network in which every computer can communicate directly with every other computer. By default - no computer on a ______ has more authority than another. However - each computer can be configured to share only some of its resources and keep other r
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.
Radio waves
xDSL

4. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
xDSL
Half-duplex
Fiber optic
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

5. Scalable
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

6. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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.
Download
Medium
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

7. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Full duplex
TCP/IP
If original files are lost or deleted.

8. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
56
xDSL
'Network of Networks'
Cellular adapter

9. Peer-To-Peer Network
Infrastructure
Splitters
A network in which every computer can communicate directly with every other computer. By default - no computer on a ______ has more authority than another. However - each computer can be configured to share only some of its resources and keep other r
Cell phone

10. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
Wireless
Ethernet

11. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Telephone
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Cellular adapter
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.

12. Client / Server Network
Bridge
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.

13. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Line of sight
10
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

14. Web Server
Router
Full 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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

15. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
10 10
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

16. Resources
Infrastructure
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Cellular adapter
Voice data

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

18. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

19. Host
Full duplex
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Delay time

20. Client / Server Architecture
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Dialup
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

21. File Services
100
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Satellite
Telephone

22. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
Wide Area Network
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

23. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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
Network adapter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Router

24. 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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Telephone
100
Satellite

25. Server
100
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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

26. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Moving
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Dialup
TCP/IP

27. 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.
Copper fiber optic
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Full duplex

28. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Network adapter
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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

29. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Switch
PSTN
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
Hub

30. Soft Skills
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.
Router
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 physical layout of computers on a network.

31. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on 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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Splitters

32. Internet
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
10
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Medium

33. Segment
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 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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Hub

34. Convergence
Copper
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

35. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
Telephone
100
Transmitter

36. Unified Communications
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Ad hoc
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.

37. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Metropolitan Area Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

38. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
10GBaseT
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Access Server
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.

39. Node
Medium
Switch
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

40. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Phone number
56
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

41. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
Voice data
10 10
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

42. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
56
Line of sight
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.

43. Topology
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 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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Phone number

44. License Tracking
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 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.
xDSL
IP address

45. ____ cables use light pulses.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
Fiber optic
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.

46. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Hub
Telephone
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

47. Address Management
100
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

48. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
A network in which every computer can communicate directly with every other computer. By default - no computer on a ______ has more authority than another. However - each computer can be configured to share only some of its resources and keep other r
Router
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 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.

49. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Telephone

50. Software Distribution
Computing Technology Industry Association
MAC
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
NIC (network interface card)