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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. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Satellite
Copper fiber optic
Subnet
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

2. Web Server
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.
Data
Telephone
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

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

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4. 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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - An elite certification that recognizes expert-level installation - configuration - management - and troubleshooting skills on networks that use a range of Cisco Systems' devices.

5. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

6. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
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
Hub

7. Connectivity Device
Medium
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Satellite dish
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.

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

9. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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
Modem

10. Packet
Network Operating System
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
MAC

11. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Modem
Ad hoc
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - An elite certification that recognizes expert-level installation - configuration - management - and troubleshooting skills on networks that use a range of Cisco Systems' devices.

12. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Telephone
Switch

13. License Tracking
TCP/IP
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.
IP address
Ad hoc

14. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Router

15. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Hub
Modem
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Transmitter

16. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Splitters
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Bridge
Hub

17. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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
100
Router

18. 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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Delay time
Fiber optic
Splitters

19. Stand-Alone Computer
Wide Area Network
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

20. File Server
Copper
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

21. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Hub
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
Cell phone
Cellular

22. Network Operating System (NOS)
Voice data
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Splitters
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

23. WAN
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Wide Area Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

24. 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.
Download
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Bridge
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

25. Network+ (Net+)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.
Wide Area Network
Modem

26. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Line of sight
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
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

27. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cable
10 10

28. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

29. CCNA
MAC
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

30. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Subnet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Modem

31. Resources
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.
Radio waves
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

32. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Network adapter
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

33. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Switching
Satellite dish
10GBaseT
1000BaseSX

34. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Network adapter
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.
Switches routers
Moving

35. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Copper
Cisco Certified Network Associate

36. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
100

37. 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.
Twisted pair
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Weather

38. Print Services
Switch
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

39. User
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A person who uses a computer.
Local Area Network
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.

40. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
Ad hoc
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

41. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Local Area Network
Download
Access Server
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

42. Local Area Network (LAN)
Channels
Network Interface Card
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Wireless

43. Peer-To-Peer Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Moving
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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

44. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Dialup
Cellular
Telephone
Cellular adapter

45. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
MAC
10GBaseT
A person who uses a computer.
Network adapter

46. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
The physical layout of computers on a 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
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
1000BaseSX

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

48. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Networking TV
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Switching

49. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Networking TV
Half-duplex
10
Ad hoc

50. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Delay time
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Wireless