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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. Client
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 adapter
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)

2. Topology
Network adapter
Bridge
xDSL
The physical layout of computers on a network.

3. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Medium
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers 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.

4. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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.
Copper fiber optic
V.35
Full duplex

5. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
V.35
Wireless
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

6. Spam
Ethernet
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.
Subnet
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

7. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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8. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Data
10GBaseT
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.

9. Remote Access Server
IEEE
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on 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.
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

10. Backbone

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11. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
100

12. Peer-To-Peer Network
Bridge
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
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.
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13. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Subnet
Hub
Networking TV
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

14. ____ cables use light pulses.
Moving
Weather
Router
Fiber optic

15. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Data
Switch
100
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

16. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Phone number
V.35
IP address
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

17. Mail Services
PSTN
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.
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
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

18. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Networking TV
Switching
Network adapter

19. 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.
Telephone
'Network of Networks'
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

20. 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
TCP/IP
Twisted pair
xDSL
Switch

21. 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.
Medium
Switch
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

22. Client / Server Network
Splitters
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.
Satellite dish
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.

23. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
Hub
Switches routers
Wide Area Network

24. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Bridge
Ethernet
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Download

25. Restoring
Switch
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cell phone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

26. Unified Communications
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.
Dialup
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

27. Connectivity Device
Access Server
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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.
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.

28. WAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Wide Area Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1000BaseSX

29. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Ethernet
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.

30. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Network adapter
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Half-duplex

31. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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Subnet
Twisted pair
If original files are lost or deleted.

32. Soft Skills
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.
Network adapter
Delay time
Copper fiber optic

33. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switch
Network Operating System

34. Stand-Alone Computer
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A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

35. Addressing
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.
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 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 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.

36. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Network adapter
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

37. Local Area Network (LAN)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Switch
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

38. LAN
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Local Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

39. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

40. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Local Area Network
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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

41. Address

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42. Mail Server
Moving
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Download
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

43. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Router
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Voice data

44. Server
Twisted pair
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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

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

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46. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Voice data
10
Hub
Metropolitan Area Network

47. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Copper
Router
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

48. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Satellite dish
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

49. NOS
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Network Operating System
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Satellite

50. Software Distribution
Metropolitan Area Network
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Fiber optic