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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. Network+ (Net+)
Router
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.
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

2. LAN
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Local Area Network
If original files are lost or deleted.

3. Protocol
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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Line of sight
Splitters

4. Segment
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
Switches routers
Radio waves

5. Mail Services
Fiber optic
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Phone number

6. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Bridge
Line of sight
Network adapter
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.

7. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Data
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

8. Security Auditing
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Networking TV
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

9. 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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
MAC
Bridge
Copper fiber optic

10. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
56
Dialup
Telephone
Cable

11. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
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.
TCP/IP
Switch

12. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Satellite
MAC
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.

13. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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.
V.35
Phone number
Switch

14. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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15. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Weather
Ad hoc
Switching
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

16. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Line of sight
Copper
Weather
PSTN

17. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
Networking TV
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

18. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
Modem
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.

19. CompTIA
Network adapter
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Router
Computing Technology Industry Association

20. Management Services
Cable
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

21. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
Twisted pair
Network adapter
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.

22. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
Peer-To-Peer 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
Networking TV

23. Stand-Alone Computer
Full duplex
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

24. NOS
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
'Network of Networks'
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

25. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to 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.
Bridge

26. Address Management
Modem
Wireless
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.

27. 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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Wide Area Network
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

28. 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.
Full duplex
Splitters
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A person who uses a computer.

29. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Data
Infrastructure
Cell phone
POTS (plain old telephone service)

30. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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.
Satellite dish
10GBaseT
Channels

31. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

32. Restoring
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Telephone
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

33. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
Copper
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.
Line of sight

34. 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.
TCP/IP
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Twisted pair
Hub

35. 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
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Voice data

36. Node
Router
Metropolitan Area Network
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
IP address

37. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
PSTN
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

38. Certification
Half-duplex
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.
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 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.

39. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The main circuit board that controls 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
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.

40. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Router
Cellular
If original files are lost or deleted.
Modem

41. ____ cables use electrical signals.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Copper
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Modem

42. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
56
Bridge
10 10
Radio waves

43. Soft Skills
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 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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.

44. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Radio waves
Network adapter
Peer-To-Peer 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.

45. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Phone number
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 (modulator/de-modulator)

46. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Half-duplex
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Metropolitan Area Network
Telephone

47. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Phone number
Splitters
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

48. WAN
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.
Cable
Router
Wide Area Network

49. Client
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
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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

50. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
If original files are lost or deleted.
Satellite dish
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis