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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. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
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.
1000BaseSX
Channels
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

2. Software Distribution
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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.
Delay time

3. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Satellite dish
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
PSTN
Modem

4. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
1000BaseSX
Transmitter
Modem
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

5. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Infrastructure
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

6. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Satellite dish
Telephone

7. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Download

8. Client
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.
Switch
1000BaseSX
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

9. Backbone

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10. Print Services
Wide Area Network
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.
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.

11. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Dialup
Delay time
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

12. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
IEEE
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

13. Restoring
Delay time
Subnet
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.

14. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Copper fiber optic
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
Access Server
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

15. Network+ (Net+)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
MAC
Router

16. 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.
Router
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Splitters
Satellite dish

17. Addressing
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Twisted pair

18. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.

19. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Line of sight
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Computing Technology Industry Association

20. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Metropolitan Area Network

21. CCNA
10 10
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

22. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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

23. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Fiber optic
Switches routers
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

24. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Bridge
Ad hoc
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Telephone

25. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Weather
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Networking TV
xDSL

26. CCIE

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27. Management Services
Cell phone
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.
Line of sight
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

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

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29. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Infrastructure
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Half-duplex
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

30. 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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Cable
Twisted pair

31. Security Auditing
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 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)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

32. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same 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.
Bridge
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

33. Convergence
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Access Server

34. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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35. Scalable
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Full duplex
Network Interface Card
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

36. Peer-To-Peer Network
Wireless
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.

37. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Switch
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

38. P2P Network
Cellular adapter
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Full duplex
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

39. WAN
Wide Area Network
Cable
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

40. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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.
NIC (network interface card)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

41. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cable

42. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
MAC
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.

43. Remote Access Server
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Moving
PSTN

44. 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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Medium
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Telephone

45. Connectivity Device
Subnet
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Fiber optic

46. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Download
Computing Technology Industry Association
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

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

48. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Delay time
Cisco Certified Network Associate

49. MAN
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
Metropolitan Area 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
Dialup

50. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Weather
Satellite dish
Cellular adapter
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.