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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. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
'Network of Networks'
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

2. File Server
Switching
Twisted pair
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Splitters

3. MAN
1000BaseSX
Infrastructure
Metropolitan Area Network
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

4. File Services
Switching
10
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Ethernet

5. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Dialup

6. Load Balancing
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Transmitter
Switch

7. Addressing
Metropolitan Area Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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
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.

8. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Copper fiber optic
Networking TV
Cisco Certified Network Associate
POTS (plain old telephone service)

9. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Bridge
Channels
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Telephone

10. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on 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
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Medium

11. NIC
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 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.
Network Interface Card
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

12. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
10 10
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

13. User
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Switching
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.
A person who uses a computer.

14. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Twisted pair
IP address
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
10 10

15. Client / Server Architecture
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
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Line of sight

16. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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.
Ad hoc
Line of sight
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.

17. Topology
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.
Switch
The physical layout of computers on a network.

18. Host
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Telephone
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.

19. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Twisted pair
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Modem

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

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21. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Splitters
Delay time
Fiber optic
56

22. Mail Server
Bridge
Ethernet
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

23. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Switch
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Switching

24. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Copper
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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

25. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Weather
Copper fiber optic

26. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
V.35
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

27. 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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

28. Remote Access Server
Hub
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

29. Node
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Metropolitan Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

30. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Twisted pair
Half-duplex
Data
Hub

31. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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
Fiber optic
Wireless

32. Address Management
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Switch

33. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Fiber optic
Switch
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

34. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Full duplex
10GBaseT
xDSL

35. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
100
Data
xDSL

36. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Cellular
MAC
Switch
Copper fiber optic

37. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
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.
Data
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

38. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Channels

39. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Medium
Delay time
A person who uses a computer.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

40. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Modem
IEEE
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

41. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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
IP address
Data
Switches routers

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

43. 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.
Telephone
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.
IP address
10 10

44. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

45. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Weather
Medium
Hub
MAC

46. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
10GBaseT
Ethernet
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
1000BaseSX

47. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Switching
Router
Satellite
Cellular

48. Unified Communications
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging 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

49. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Voice data
Moving
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Delay time

50. License Tracking
Weather
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.