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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. Software Distribution
Router
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

2. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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Fiber optic
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

3. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
100
Wireless

4. License Tracking
Twisted pair
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

5. Local Area Network (LAN)
1000BaseSX
Network Interface Card
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to 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.

6. Mail Server
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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8. Client
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Weather
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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

9. Motherboard
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.
Cellular
Twisted pair
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

10. User
A person who uses a computer.
Download
10GBaseT
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

11. 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
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
TCP/IP

12. Mail Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
xDSL

13. 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.
Wide Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
Twisted pair
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

14. Network Operating System (NOS)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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
Medium
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

15. 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.
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.
MAC
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Splitters

16. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
PSTN
Hub
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

17. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Modem
NIC (network interface card)
Switch
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

18. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Network Operating System
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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xDSL

19. ____ cables use light pulses.
Router
Fiber optic
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Bridge

20. Server
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
Channels
Computing Technology Industry Association
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

21. Host
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

22. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
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.
Cell phone
Satellite dish

23. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Delay time
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Bridge
Copper fiber optic

24. Peer-To-Peer Network
Fiber optic
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks 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

25. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
Switching

26. Connectivity Device
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.
Half-duplex
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

27. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Cable
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Dialup
Copper

28. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Line of sight
Infrastructure
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

29. Internet Services
Data
Channels
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.

30. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Infrastructure
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.
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

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

32. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Cellular adapter
Line of sight

33. Asset Management

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34. 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)
TCP/IP
Router

35. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
Computing Technology Industry Association
10 10
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.

36. Segment
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.
100
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

37. Certification
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.

38. Stand-Alone Computer
NIC (network interface card)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

39. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Voice data
Switch
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

40. Backbone

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41. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Phone number
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

42. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
NIC (network interface card)
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
V.35

43. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Copper fiber optic
Bridge

44. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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.
Switches routers
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
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.

45. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Subnet
NIC (network interface card)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

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

47. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Cellular
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.
PSTN
Dialup

48. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Network adapter
Fiber optic

49. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Switches routers
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.
IEEE

50. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Full duplex
Twisted pair
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.
Network adapter