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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. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Medium
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

2. 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.
10 10
Wireless
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

3. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Copper
Switch
A person who uses a computer.
Moving

4. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Networking TV
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

5. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Cellular
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

6. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
xDSL
Weather
Dialup
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

7. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Fiber optic
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

8. Address Management
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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 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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

9. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Weather
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

10. Sneakernet
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A person who uses a computer.
Fiber optic
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

11. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Data
Satellite
Router

12. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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 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
Weather

13. Load Balancing
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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
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The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

14. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Access Server

15. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Data
Router
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.

16. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Fiber optic
10 10
Radio waves

17. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
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.
Wireless

18. 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.
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.
Switch
Bridge
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

19. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Voice data
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
V.35

20. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Line of sight
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
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

21. Traffic Monitoring
Switch
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 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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

22. Topology
10 10
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Switches routers
Copper

23. Spam
Half-duplex
Metropolitan Area Network
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

24. User
'Network of Networks'
10 10
Switch
A person who uses a computer.

25. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Line of sight
Router
Network Operating System

26. Node
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
10GBaseT
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Line of sight

27. NOS
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network Operating System
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

28. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Copper
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
10 10

29. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Wireless
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

30. ____ cables use light pulses.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.
Fiber optic

31. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Ethernet
Network Operating System
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.

32. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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

34. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Hub
Cell phone
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.

35. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
10
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

36. Convergence
100
Phone number
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

37. Scalable
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
Switching

38. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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39. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Router
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

40. Client
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.
Access Server
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
Half-duplex

41. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Telephone

42. Backbone

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43. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Cellular adapter
Voice data
Copper
Radio waves

44. 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.
Metropolitan Area Network
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Twisted pair

45. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Local Area Network
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
PSTN
V.35

46. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
If original files are lost or deleted.
1000BaseSX
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

47. Protocol
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Access Server
Ad hoc
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

48. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Satellite dish
Subnet
1000BaseSX

49. NIC
Network Interface Card
Router
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cellular adapter

50. Traffic
Switch
Half-duplex
Weather
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.