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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. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
TCP/IP
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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. Address

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3. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Network Interface Card
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
xDSL
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

4. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Router

5. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Wireless
Dialup
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Half-duplex

6. Resources
Network adapter
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

7. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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

8. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Moving
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

9. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
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.
Wireless
Moving

10. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Computing Technology Industry Association
Satellite
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

11. Local Area Network (LAN)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

12. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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
PSTN
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

13. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network adapter
Switch
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

14. File Services
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

15. Addressing
1000BaseSX
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.
Satellite dish
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

16. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Cable
Infrastructure
Hub
Telephone

17. CompTIA
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Medium

18. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
100
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Copper fiber optic
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.

19. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Switching
Networking TV
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

20. Spam
Cable
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Wide Area Network
Router

21. NIC
Fiber optic
Network Interface Card
Hub
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.

22. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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
10
Wireless

23. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Network Operating System
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 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.

24. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
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
V.35

25. Client
Cellular
Switch
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
Networking TV

26. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Switch
Router
Medium

27. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Telephone
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

28. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Network adapter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Router
Ad hoc

29. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
TCP/IP
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

30. Management Services
xDSL
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Telephone
100

31. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
Hub
Router

32. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
10
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

33. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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 determining how much data transfer activity is taking place on a network or network segment and notifying administrators when a segment becomes overloaded.
Line of sight
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

34. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Channels
Bridge
Cell phone
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

35. Asset Management

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36. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

37. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Switch
Access Server
Cellular

38. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

39. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.
Ethernet
100

40. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Network adapter
Dialup
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

41. NOS
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router
Network Operating System
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

42. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Access Server
Network adapter

43. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Satellite dish
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Router

44. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Peer-To-Peer 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
Telephone
Access Server

45. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
If original files are lost or deleted.
Line of sight
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Switch

46. 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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cellular adapter
Splitters
Twisted pair

47. MAN
Metropolitan Area 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.
Telephone
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

48. Transmission Media
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
TCP/IP
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

49. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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 runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
10 10
Switches routers

50. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
IEEE