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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. LAN
Local Area Network
1000BaseSX
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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

2. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Radio waves
Hub

3. Convergence
Copper fiber optic
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Half-duplex

4. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Local Area Network
Modem

5. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Infrastructure
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Local Area Network

6. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
56
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Fiber optic

7. Address Management
10GBaseT
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.
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.
Infrastructure

8. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Phone number
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network adapter
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

9. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
Network Interface Card
The physical layout of computers on a network.

10. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
Hub
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
IP address

11. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
IP address
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

12. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Metropolitan Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

13. Remote Access Server
Cable
Copper fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
56

14. Internet
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
100
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

15. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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
Network adapter
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. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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.
Cellular
Copper
IEEE

17. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Data
If original files are lost or deleted.
100

18. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

19. 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.
Bridge
Hub
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Infrastructure

20. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
Bridge
TCP/IP
Phone number

21. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Moving
Bridge
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

22. Unified Communications
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Telephone

23. File Services
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Twisted pair
Medium
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

24. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Cellular
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.
Satellite
Twisted pair

25. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
Copper fiber optic
Weather
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
Telephone

26. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
IP address
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
1000BaseSX
Cellular

27. Print Services
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

28. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
Bridge
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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

29. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
1000BaseSX
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

30. Asset Management

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31. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
10 10
Radio waves

32. Connectivity Device
Twisted pair
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.
Full duplex
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

33. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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34. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Half-duplex
A person who uses a computer.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

35. P2P Network
10 10
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network adapter

36. Server
Half-duplex
Data
Telephone
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

37. 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
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
TCP/IP
Network adapter
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

38. Client / Server Architecture
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
Full duplex
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

39. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
IEEE
Switch
Cellular adapter

40. Software Distribution
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects 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.
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
Local Area Network

41. Internet 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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Twisted pair
Networking TV

42. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
Download
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

43. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A person who uses a computer.
Networking TV
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Delay time

44. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Networking TV
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.
Switching
Copper fiber optic

45. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Fiber optic
NIC (network interface card)
Router

46. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Subnet
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Networking TV

47. Motherboard
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Cable
Satellite dish

48. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Cable
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

49. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
10
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Networking TV
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.

50. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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
1000BaseSX