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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. Security Auditing
Cellular
Router
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
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

2. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
Line of sight
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cellular

3. Load Balancing
Fiber optic
xDSL
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

4. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Telephone
MAC
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5. NOS
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network Operating System

6. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Switches routers
Medium
Data
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

7. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
PSTN
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Dialup
Cellular

8. Stand-Alone Computer
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.
Bridge
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network Operating System

9. Traffic Monitoring
Switches routers
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cellular 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.

10. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
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A person who uses a computer.
Cell phone

11. 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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Twisted pair

12. Soft Skills
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.

13. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
PSTN
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

14. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Router
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Networking TV

15. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Satellite dish
Router
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Fiber optic

16. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Hub
10 10

17. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Phone number
Local Area Network
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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

18. Address

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19. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
IP address
Subnet
Full duplex

20. Remote User

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21. Packet
Bridge
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Computing Technology Industry Association

22. Workstation
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
V.35

23. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Cellular 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.
Copper fiber optic

24. Node
Telephone
Satellite dish
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network adapter

25. Segment
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.
Full duplex
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

26. Network+ (Net+)
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on 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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

27. 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.
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router

28. P2P Network
Network Operating System
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Infrastructure
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

29. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Local Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
MAC

30. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Full duplex
Network Interface Card
Modem
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

31. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Satellite
10 10
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Delay time

32. 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
Copper
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.
Hub

33. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
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
Medium
1000BaseSX

34. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
MAC
PSTN
Telephone
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

35. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

36. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Bridge

37. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Medium
'Network of Networks'
Fiber optic

38. Resources
Switch
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
PSTN
TCP/IP

39. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switching

40. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
10GBaseT
Modem
Hub
Router

41. Scalable
Cellular
Fiber optic
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Access Server

42. Remote Access Server
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

43. Asset Management

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44. Traffic
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Bridge

45. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Cell phone
Router

46. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
PSTN
Hub
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

47. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
10 10
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Channels
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

48. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

49. ____ cables use light pulses.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Fiber optic
Splitters
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.

50. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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
Dialup
MAC
Transmitter