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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. Restoring
NIC (network interface card)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Access Server
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

2. Network+ (Net+)
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.
TCP/IP
Cable
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

3. NOS
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network Operating System
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

4. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
NIC (network interface card)
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

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

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6. Transmission Media
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Fiber optic
Twisted pair
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

7. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Modem
Line of sight
Fiber optic
56

8. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
'Network of Networks'
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
MAC
Full duplex

9. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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
Channels
Subnet
Infrastructure

10. Connectivity Device
Cable
100
Telephone
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

11. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
1000BaseSX
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.
Infrastructure

12. Topology
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 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.
1000BaseSX

13. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cell phone
IEEE
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

14. 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.
10 10
Access Server
Twisted pair
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

15. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Subnet
Download
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
IEEE

16. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Radio waves
10
NIC (network interface card)

17. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Full duplex
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Networking TV

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.
PSTN
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
MAC

19. Node
Network Interface Card
Cellular
Bridge
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

20. Client
xDSL
Data
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
10GBaseT

21. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Delay time
Half-duplex
Satellite

22. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Half-duplex
Bridge
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

23. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
100
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Router

24. Sneakernet
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Subnet
Phone number
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

25. 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.
Full duplex
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
'Network of Networks'
IP address

26. Internet Services
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

27. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Cellular adapter
Access Server

28. Asset Management

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29. Peer-To-Peer 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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
Access Server

30. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
TCP/IP
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
xDSL
Satellite

31. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Cellular adapter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Hub

32. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Telephone
V.35
Cellular

33. Traffic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10 10
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Switching

34. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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35. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Copper
Channels
Copper fiber optic
PSTN

36. Resources
Router
NIC (network interface card)
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.

37. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Splitters
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.
Router

38. Protocol
Subnet
Cellular adapter
Copper
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

39. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Switch
Router

40. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Access Server
If original files are lost or deleted.

41. 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.
Splitters
Telephone
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

42. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
10GBaseT
Modem
Network Interface Card

43. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Delay time
Fiber optic

44. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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
Router
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Local Area Network

45. 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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.

46. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
'Network of Networks'
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Ethernet
PSTN

47. Segment
Network Interface Card
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Channels
PSTN

48. 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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Bridge
IP address
Switch

49. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Channels
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
Splitters

50. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Splitters
10GBaseT