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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. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Fiber optic
Wireless

2. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Router
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Delay time
Hub

3. Backbone

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4. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected 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.
Telephone

5. Software Distribution
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 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
Telephone

6. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
1000BaseSX
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
Cellular adapter

7. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Transmitter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

8. Asset Management

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9. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Wireless
Ad hoc
Cisco Certified Network Associate
10 10

10. Workstation
Telephone
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Transmitter
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

11. Soft Skills
Subnet
Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

12. Addressing
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Bridge
Wide Area 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.

13. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
IEEE
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

14. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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
100

15. Topology
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.
Ad hoc
The physical layout of computers on a network.

16. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Modem
100
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.
10GBaseT

17. Internet
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Moving

18. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Half-duplex
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Wireless

19. 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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Telephone
The physical layout of computers on a network.
PSTN

20. Remote User

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21. Load Balancing
10GBaseT
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Radio waves
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.

22. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
100
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

23. Client / Server Network
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

24. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
xDSL
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.
Weather

25. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
POTS (plain old telephone service)
MAC
IP address
Router

26. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Half-duplex
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.

27. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Weather
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.

28. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Network adapter
Splitters
Hub
POTS (plain old telephone service)

29. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
MAC
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.

30. Local Area Network (LAN)
Network adapter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Phone number

31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Transmitter
TCP/IP

32. ____ cables use light pulses.
10 10
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.
Fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer Network.

33. 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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Half-duplex
Bridge
Hub

34. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

35. MAN
Splitters
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Metropolitan Area Network

36. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Satellite dish
MAC

37. Client
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
Telephone
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Network Operating System

38. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Moving
10
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.
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.

39. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Copper fiber optic
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
IP address

40. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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.
Ethernet
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Bridge

41. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Moving
Network Operating System
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.
Copper fiber optic

42. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Subnet
Moving
Metropolitan Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

43. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
IP address
Transmitter
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

44. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Weather

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

46. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

47. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network Operating System
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Satellite

48. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Delay time
Network 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.
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.

49. Unified Communications
Weather
Ad hoc
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Phone number

50. Connectivity Device
Local Area Network
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
TCP/IP