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

2. Node
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Fiber optic
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

3. Protocol
Full duplex
Bridge
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
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

4. Traffic
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

5. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Bridge
Cell phone

6. Scalable
1000BaseSX
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cellular
10

7. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Networking TV
Cellular
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
Switching

8. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Cellular
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Wireless

9. Network+ (Net+)
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Fiber optic
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

10. Stand-Alone Computer
10
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Moving
Bridge

11. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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
Radio waves
PSTN

12. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Networking TV
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router

13. Web Server
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Half-duplex
Network adapter

14. File Services
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
56
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
TCP/IP

15. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Twisted pair
Copper
PSTN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

16. Addressing
Twisted pair
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.
PSTN
IP address

17. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Router
MAC
1000BaseSX

18. P2P Network
Network Operating System
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Infrastructure
Phone number

19. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Network Operating System
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.
56

20. Sneakernet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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.

21. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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22. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Copper
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.
NIC (network interface card)
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

23. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Metropolitan Area Network
Network adapter
10
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

24. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Local Area Network
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

25. Motherboard
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Channels
10
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

26. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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27. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Telephone
Half-duplex
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Copper fiber optic

28. 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.
Network Interface Card
MAC
Cisco Certified Network Associate

29. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Switching
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Subnet
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

30. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
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 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.
Channels
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

31. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Switches routers

32. Internet
Cell phone
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Fiber optic

33. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Access Server
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.
Telephone

34. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Cable
Bridge
Download
If original files are lost or deleted.

35. Peer-To-Peer Network
Splitters
Full duplex
Wide Area Network
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

36. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Fiber optic
Telephone
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

37. WAN
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Wide Area Network
Infrastructure
56

38. Address

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39. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
V.35
IP address
Cellular adapter

40. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Router
Switching
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

41. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Telephone
Wide Area Network
Moving
Hub

42. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
1000BaseSX
Voice data
100

43. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
IEEE
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging 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.

44. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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 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.
Data
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

45. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Satellite dish
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Phone number
Router

46. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Moving
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
xDSL
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

47. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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.
Hub
Satellite
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

48. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
IP address
Switches routers

49. Load Balancing
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Switch
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

50. Software Distribution
Bridge
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Switches routers
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.