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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. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Radio waves
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Networking TV

2. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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.
Cellular
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

3. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.

4. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Twisted pair
Switch
Local Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

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

6. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
Copper
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.
Radio waves

7. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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Router
Switch
Delay time

8. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Router
Fiber optic
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

9. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Full duplex
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Satellite dish

10. Network+ (Net+)
Networking TV
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.
Radio waves
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

11. 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 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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Half-duplex
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

12. Stand-Alone Computer
Fiber optic
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Copper fiber optic

13. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
MAC
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

14. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Weather
Bridge
Router
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.

15. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Data
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1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person who uses a computer.
Router
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17. Server
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 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.
Medium
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

18. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Networking TV
Cellular adapter

19. Web Server
Network Interface Card
Medium
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

20. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
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Moving
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

21. Spam
PSTN
Satellite
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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

22. Resources
IP address
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.

23. Client / Server Architecture
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.
Modem
10
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

24. Protocol
Data
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 retrieving files from a backup.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

25. Connectivity Device
Cellular adapter
Wireless
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 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.

26. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Bridge
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

27. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Fiber optic
Weather
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28. Asset Management

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29. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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
MAC

30. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Infrastructure

31. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
Modem

32. Address

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33. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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34. Software Distribution
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
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Router
Router

35. Restoring
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Copper fiber optic

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

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37. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Satellite dish
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Bridge
Modem

38. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Transmitter
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Modem
'Network of Networks'

39. Addressing
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.
Half-duplex
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

40. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Half-duplex
Copper
Subnet
MAC

41. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
10 10
Download
PSTN
Full duplex

42. 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.
Router
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Twisted pair
Network Operating System

43. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Subnet
NIC (network interface card)
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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

44. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Switch
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

45. Segment
Hub
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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
Full duplex

46. 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.
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.
Splitters
Telephone
Cisco Certified Network Associate

47. Traffic
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
1000BaseSX

48. 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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Metropolitan Area 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.
Bridge

49. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Moving
Hub
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

50. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Metropolitan Area Network
Network Interface Card
Satellite dish
Ad hoc