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

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2. Peer-To-Peer Network
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.
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
'Network of Networks'

3. User
Cell phone
A person who uses a computer.
Satellite
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.

4. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Satellite
A person who uses a computer.
Access Server
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.

5. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Channels
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Bridge
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.

6. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Bridge
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

7. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
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.
Delay time
POTS (plain old telephone service)

8. 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.
Access Server
Splitters
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

9. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Download
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.
Infrastructure

10. Backing Up
Ethernet
Fiber optic
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.

11. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Wireless
Network 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.

12. P2P Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Modem

13. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
Cellular adapter
A person who uses a computer.

14. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
IP address
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.
Switches routers
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15. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
Router
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

16. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Router
Switch
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.

17. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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18. Host
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Data
Switches routers

19. Stand-Alone Computer
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network adapter
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

20. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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 that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Hub
IP address

21. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Data
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Phone number

22. Unified Communications
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Modem
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

23. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Fiber optic
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Modem
Twisted pair

24. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Local Area Network
Infrastructure
Ethernet

25. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Telephone

26. 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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Telephone
Transmitter
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

27. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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28. Address Management
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
Ad hoc
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

29. 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.
Hub
Switch
Telephone

30. MAN
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
Metropolitan Area Network
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Wireless

31. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
'Network of Networks'
Medium
Router

32. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Local Area Network
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1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Radio waves

33. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Wide Area Network
Cable
Voice data
Cellular adapter

34. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Data
Cable
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

35. Convergence
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 dish
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Telephone

36. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Channels
If original files are lost or deleted.
Satellite
PSTN

37. Internet Services
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Computing Technology Industry Association

38. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Bridge
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
Cable

39. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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Computing Technology Industry Association

40. Scalable
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.
Ad hoc
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.

41. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Infrastructure
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Moving

42. File Server
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Splitters
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.

43. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Data
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Ethernet

44. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
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.
Copper
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
Dialup

45. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
NIC (network interface card)
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

46. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
Splitters
A person who uses a computer.
Hub

47. Resources
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
Switch
Router
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

48. Mail Services
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
Ad hoc
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

49. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.
Phone number
Metropolitan Area Network

50. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Bridge
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to 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
If original files are lost or deleted.