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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. Local Area Network (LAN)
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

2. Client / Server Architecture
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 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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

3. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
Download
Splitters

4. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Router
Cable
Switch

5. Print Services
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Ethernet

6. 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 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 that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Router

7. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Infrastructure
Router

8. Traffic
Voice data
Wireless
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

9. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
Switch
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
100

10. CCIE

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11. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
100
Bridge
Cable

12. Internet
PSTN
Medium
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Network Interface Card

13. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Fiber optic
Copper
100
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

14. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Copper
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Cellular adapter
Ad hoc

15. WAN
Wide Area Network
If original files are lost or deleted.
1000BaseSX
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

16. Asset Management

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17. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Infrastructure
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Satellite

18. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Access Server
Copper
Satellite dish
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.

19. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Metropolitan Area Network
Subnet

20. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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.
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

21. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
MAC
Switch
Network adapter
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

22. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Weather
Half-duplex
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

23. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Subnet
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Switching

24. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Router
Wireless
Router

25. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Copper fiber optic
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

26. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Infrastructure
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.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Delay time

27. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination 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.
Fiber optic
Router
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

28. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Hub
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
Router
Weather

29. Topology
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switch
The physical layout of computers on a network.

30. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cable
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Metropolitan Area Network

31. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Modem
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Wide Area Network
Networking TV

32. Host
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

33. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Wide Area Network
Cellular adapter
Hub

34. Soft Skills
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Phone number
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.

35. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Networking TV
Access Server
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.

36. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switch
Bridge

37. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Medium
Fiber optic

38. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Splitters
Dialup
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

39. Address

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40. Software Distribution
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.
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Computing Technology Industry Association

41. 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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
10GBaseT
If original files are lost or deleted.
Splitters

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

43. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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. Network
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
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.
PSTN

45. Remote User

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46. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Switch
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
Router

47. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Wide Area Network
Bridge
Weather

48. NIC
Full duplex
Network Interface Card
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Wide Area Network

49. Client / Server Network
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.
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
Cellular adapter
Line of sight

50. Protocol
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.
Infrastructure
IP address
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