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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 term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Fiber optic
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
NIC (network interface card)
Router

2. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
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.
Dialup
Router
Network adapter

3. Internet
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

4. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Copper
Satellite dish
PSTN
Hub

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

6. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
V.35
Radio waves
Subnet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

7. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Bridge
PSTN
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

8. Protocol
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
Delay time
Modem
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

9. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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10. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Phone number
Modem
Copper fiber optic
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11. Unified Communications
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Router
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

12. Network
Ad hoc
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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 retrieving files from a backup.

13. Topology
Local Area 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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Channels

14. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
V.35
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.

15. Security Auditing
IEEE
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 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
Copper fiber optic

16. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Hub
Network adapter

17. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
IP address
Wireless
Cisco Certified Network Associate

18. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Copper
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

19. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Full duplex
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

20. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cell phone
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

21. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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.
Cellular adapter
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Ethernet

22. ____ cables use light pulses.
10GBaseT
Fiber optic
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
'Network of Networks'

23. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Wireless
Router
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. File Services
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.

25. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
V.35
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

26. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Channels
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

27. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Telephone
Weather
xDSL
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

28. Transmission Media
Cell phone
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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
Telephone

29. Network Operating System (NOS)
Network adapter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Voice data
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

30. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

31. License Tracking
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 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.
Router
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.

32. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A person who uses a computer.
IP address
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

33. Connectivity Device
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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network adapter
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

34. Workstation
Bridge
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

35. Mail Services
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 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
Cell phone
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

36. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Local Area Network
Ad hoc
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

37. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Switching
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.
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
Access Server

38. Sneakernet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

39. Software Distribution
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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.

40. CCIE

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41. Traffic Monitoring
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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.
Access Server
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

42. Restoring
Network Interface Card
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

43. 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
1000BaseSX
TCP/IP
Voice data
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

44. Address Management
A person who uses a computer.
Cellular
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

45. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Wireless
Data

46. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
IEEE
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.

47. Backbone

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48. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.
Network adapter

49. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Infrastructure
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Telephone

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