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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. 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
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Channels
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

2. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
Switch
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.
Hub

3. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
Full duplex
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
Satellite
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

4. Mail Server
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The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

5. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Wide Area Network
Access Server
Data

6. Transmission Media
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Satellite

7. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Satellite
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Download
Data

8. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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9. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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
Channels
Cellular adapter

10. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Network Operating System
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.
Delay time
Copper

11. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Router
Dialup
Switching

12. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Router
Satellite dish
Delay time

13. 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cell phone
Bridge
IEEE

14. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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 that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

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

16. Mail Services
Twisted pair
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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

17. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
100
1000BaseSX
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.

18. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
xDSL
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Cellular

19. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Medium
NIC (network interface card)
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.

20. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Telephone
56
Line of sight

21. License Tracking
Satellite dish
NIC (network interface card)
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.
xDSL

22. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
Satellite
Networking TV
POTS (plain old telephone service)

23. 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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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
Radio waves

24. Certification
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.
Cell phone
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

25. Stand-Alone Computer
Cellular
Copper
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

26. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Line of sight
Delay time
100
Satellite

27. Workstation
1000BaseSX
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Bridge

28. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
'Network of Networks'
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

29. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Bridge

30. 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.
Router
Switching
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

31. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Full duplex
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Dialup

32. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Delay time
Data
Weather

33. Internet
Subnet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
1000BaseSX

34. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Switch
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

35. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
If original files are lost or deleted.
100
Access Server

36. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Satellite
Fiber optic
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.

37. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
1000BaseSX
Voice data
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
Hub

38. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
IP address
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Ethernet
Radio waves

39. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Modem
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

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

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41. Internet Services
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
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Telephone

42. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Switch
Cell phone
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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

43. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Download
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

44. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Line of sight
Telephone
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

45. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Copper fiber optic
xDSL
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.

46. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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.
PSTN
Wide Area Network
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

47. 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.
Infrastructure
Delay time
Network Interface Card

48. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
Line of sight
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.
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

49. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Router
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Operating System

50. 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.
Switches routers
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Line of sight