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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. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Ad hoc

2. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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
IEEE

3. Sneakernet
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
Line of sight
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

4. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Network adapter
Copper fiber optic
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

5. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Satellite
Moving

6. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Line of sight
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 uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
Access Server

7. Motherboard
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
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.

8. 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.
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 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.
Full duplex
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

9. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
NIC (network interface card)
Switch
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.

10. Node
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Copper
Satellite

11. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switch

12. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
Satellite
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

13. NOS
Network Operating System
Switching
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
10GBaseT

14. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1000BaseSX
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

15. Transmission Media
Bridge
Network adapter
A person who uses a computer.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

16. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Weather
Router
Line of sight
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

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

18. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Delay time
56
PSTN
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.

19. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Half-duplex
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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

20. Mail Server
10GBaseT
Computing Technology Industry Association
PSTN
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

21. Stand-Alone Computer
Satellite dish
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Router

22. CCNA
Channels
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.
Medium
Cisco Certified Network Associate

23. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.

24. Server
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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Networking TV

25. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A person who uses a computer.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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
Phone number

26. Protocol
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
TCP/IP
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
The physical layout of computers on a network.

27. Network Operating System (NOS)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
10GBaseT

28. Client / Server Architecture
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Bridge

29. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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
Radio waves
Channels

30. Addressing
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 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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

31. Backbone

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32. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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33. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Switch
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cable
Fiber optic

34. Segment
Phone number
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.

35. Resources
'Network of Networks'
xDSL
Cell phone
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

36. 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.
xDSL
PSTN
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Bridge

37. Packet
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Cellular adapter
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

38. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Delay time
Subnet
Cellular
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

39. 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
Copper
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.

40. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

41. Traffic
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.
Download
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
100

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

43. Topology
Weather
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Radio waves
Download

44. Soft Skills
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Router
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.

45. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Telephone
Line of sight
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

46. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
IEEE
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.
Cable

47. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switches routers
Dialup
Delay time

48. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Router
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Switching
Hub

49. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
1000BaseSX
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.
Switch
Local Area Network

50. Asset Management

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