Test your basic knowledge |

Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Twisted pair
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

2. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Copper

3. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Hub
Bridge
Medium

4. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
Subnet
Local Area Network
Switch

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

6. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
Network adapter
Router
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

7. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Cellular
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

8. File Services
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Telephone
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.

9. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Dialup
Weather

10. Resources
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Modem
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

11. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Network adapter
Phone number
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Channels

12. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Transmitter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

13. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A person who uses a computer.
Medium
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

14. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Networking TV
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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
Wireless

15. Security Auditing
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network adapter
TCP/IP
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

16. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Modem
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.
Cellular adapter

17. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Radio waves
MAC
Splitters

18. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
100
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

19. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Telephone
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
xDSL

20. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Cellular
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

21. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switch
Router
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.

22. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Telephone
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
PSTN

23. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Fiber optic
Copper fiber optic
Telephone
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.

24. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

25. Client / Server Architecture
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
Router
10 10

26. Transmission Media
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 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
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Access Server

27. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Switch
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router

28. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
10 10
Switches routers
Ad hoc
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.

29. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Ethernet
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

30. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Switching
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.

31. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Transmitter
NIC (network interface card)
Router
If original files are lost or deleted.

32. Soft Skills
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

33. Print Services
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

34. 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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Bridge
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

35. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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.
Telephone
Access Server
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

36. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
TCP/IP
Radio waves
Computing Technology Industry Association

37. License Tracking
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.
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
Delay time
Modem

38. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

39. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switches routers

40. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
Voice data
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

41. Node
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cellular adapter

42. 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
Hub
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

43. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Moving
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.
Voice data

44. Restoring
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Hub

45. 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
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

46. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Wireless
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.
IEEE

47. Stand-Alone Computer
Weather
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

48. CompTIA
Ethernet
Computing Technology Industry Association
xDSL
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

49. Network+ (Net+)
Local Area 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.
Switching
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

50. User
Networking TV
A person who uses a computer.
Router
Network Operating System