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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. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Voice data
'Network of Networks'
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

2. 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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

3. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Hub
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

4. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
TCP/IP
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.
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

5. Connectivity Device
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
PSTN
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

6. Remote User

7. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Fiber optic
A person who uses a computer.
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.

8. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network adapter
Switch

9. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Transmitter
Channels
Router

10. Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Infrastructure
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.
Transmitter

11. Local Area Network (LAN)
Network adapter
Computing Technology Industry Association
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
NIC (network interface card)

12. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
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
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
If original files are lost or deleted.

13. Asset Management

14. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
PSTN
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

15. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Wide Area Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

16. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
PSTN
Copper
Weather

17. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Hub
Moving
Twisted pair
NIC (network interface card)

18. Internet Services
Wide Area Network
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.
Router
Network adapter

19. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Network adapter
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

20. Backing Up
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
IP address
Network Operating System

21. User
A person who uses a computer.
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 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 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.

22. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Download

23. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
Satellite dish

24. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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

25. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Channels

26. Convergence
Cellular adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Fiber optic
POTS (plain old telephone service)

27. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
100
Peer-To-Peer Network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

28. License Tracking
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

29. P2P Network
Ethernet
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
10GBaseT
Peer-To-Peer Network.

30. 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 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 manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Ethernet
Splitters

31. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Fiber optic
Modem
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

32. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
NIC (network interface card)
Transmitter
Hub
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

33. Node
Hub
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Wireless

34. Host
xDSL
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Subnet
100

35. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
'Network of Networks'
Bridge
NIC (network interface card)

36. Certification
Half-duplex
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Satellite
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.

37. Protocol
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 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 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

38. CCNA
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

39. Resources
'Network of Networks'
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Download

40. Web Server
Hub
Copper fiber optic
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network Interface Card

41. Unified Communications
Cellular
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Twisted pair
Hub

42. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Switches routers
Telephone
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.

43. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Weather
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.

44. 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 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
Telephone
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Satellite dish

45. Network+ (Net+)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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 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.
Fiber optic

46. 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
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.
Half-duplex
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.

47. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
56
Transmitter
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.

48. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite dish
Medium
Satellite
Bridge

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

50. Restoring
Switch
Moving
Router
The process of retrieving files from a backup.