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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. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Line of sight
Medium
10

2. Software Distribution
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.
Copper
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A person who uses a computer.

3. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Fiber optic
Ad hoc
TCP/IP
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

4. Address Management
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.
10
1000BaseSX
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

5. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
10
Ad hoc
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

6. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
Download
Wide Area Network
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

7. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination 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
Network Interface Card
Router
1000BaseSX

8. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Switches routers
Channels
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

9. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
56
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Fiber optic

10. Internet
Half-duplex
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
Network Operating System
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

11. Traffic
IEEE
Wireless
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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

12. LAN
Radio waves
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Local Area Network
Networking TV

13. 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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
TCP/IP
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.

14. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
IEEE
Transmitter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

15. CCIE

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16. Packet
Network Operating System
Half-duplex
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Access Server

17. Asset Management

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18. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
NIC (network interface card)
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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

19. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Bridge
Full duplex
Network Operating System
Network adapter

20. Sneakernet
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

21. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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
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.

22. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
56
Dialup
Data
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

23. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
V.35
Metropolitan Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

24. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Dialup
IP address

25. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Full duplex
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.

26. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Cell phone
Networking TV
'Network of Networks'
Dialup

27. Host
Telephone
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.

28. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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29. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

30. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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 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.

31. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Satellite
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Weather
Switch

32. Soft Skills
Delay time
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 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.

33. NIC
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
Wireless
Network Interface Card

34. Scalable
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Network adapter

35. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
xDSL
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.

36. Certification
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
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
Phone number
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.

37. Mail Services
Satellite
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
Bridge
The physical layout of computers on a network.

38. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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 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.

39. Remote User

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40. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Ethernet
Access Server
xDSL
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

41. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
'Network of Networks'
1000BaseSX
IP address
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

42. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
'Network of Networks'
PSTN
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

43. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
IP address
Phone number

44. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Download
Network Interface Card
Full duplex

45. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
Line of sight
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.

46. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Phone number
Router
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

47. Protocol
xDSL
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
Line of sight
Voice data

48. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Satellite
Hub

49. Network
10 10
NIC (network interface card)
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.
Delay time

50. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A person who uses a computer.
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis