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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. License Tracking
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

2. Resources
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Ethernet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.

3. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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4. Mail 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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
Fiber optic

5. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Local Area Network
Modem
Satellite

6. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Telephone
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Medium
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

7. Workstation
MAC
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Network adapter
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

8. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Twisted pair
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

9. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
V.35

10. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Switch
Computing Technology Industry Association

11. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Copper
xDSL
Switching
TCP/IP

12. Traffic
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

13. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Ethernet
Dialup
Network adapter
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.

14. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Moving
Satellite dish
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

15. Backbone

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16. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Router
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Telephone

17. Client / Server Network
Subnet
Splitters
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

18. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
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 person who uses a computer.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

19. CCIE

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20. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Network Interface Card
Cable
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.
NIC (network interface card)

21. Soft Skills
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
PSTN
IEEE

22. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Telephone
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

23. Address

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24. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Line of sight
Copper fiber optic
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
1000BaseSX

25. MAN
Cable
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Metropolitan Area Network

26. Print Services
1000BaseSX
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
PSTN

27. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
100
Access Server

28. Addressing
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

29. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Line of sight
Cable

30. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Infrastructure
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Fiber optic

31. P2P Network
Cellular
Router
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Networking TV

32. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
Copper
Router
Channels

33. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Networking TV
PSTN
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.

34. LAN
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.
Bridge
Local Area Network
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.

35. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Cellular
Copper fiber optic
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.

36. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Splitters
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.
Cell phone
PSTN

37. 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.
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.
Bridge
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Weather

38. Backing Up
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Voice data
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

39. Host
Infrastructure
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

40. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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 uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Ethernet
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

41. ____ cables use electrical signals.
10 10
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
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.

42. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Network Operating System
Networking TV
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

43. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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.
V.35
Subnet
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.

44. Node
Weather
Cellular adapter
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

45. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Splitters
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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

46. Connectivity Device
Hub
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
1000BaseSX
Line of sight

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

48. 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
TCP/IP
V.35
Full duplex
Medium

49. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Moving
Ad hoc
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
Half-duplex

50. 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.
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.
Network adapter
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.