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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. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Medium
Cellular adapter
Wireless
If original files are lost or deleted.

2. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Cell phone
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Weather

3. Address Management
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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

4. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
xDSL
If original files are lost or deleted.
Modem
Cable

5. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Transmitter
IEEE

6. Web Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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)

7. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
IEEE
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Moving

8. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Delay time
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.
Copper

9. Client / Server Architecture
Bridge
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Network Interface Card
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

10. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Access Server
100
V.35
Channels

11. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Medium
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
V.35

12. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
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.
Full duplex
Copper

13. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Local Area 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.
Fiber optic
Phone number

14. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Weather
1000BaseSX
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
IP address

15. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Satellite dish
Radio waves
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.
IEEE

16. Print Services
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

17. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
MAC
Copper

18. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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
Line of sight

19. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Ad hoc
Switches routers
Satellite
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.

20. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Satellite

21. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
IP address
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cellular adapter
Wireless

22. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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23. Transmission Media
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Hub
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

24. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Subnet
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

25. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Radio waves
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cell phone

26. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
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
Cellular adapter
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Switch

27. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
V.35
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Transmitter
Network Operating System

28. Segment
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.

29. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
NIC (network interface card)
Bridge
Twisted pair

30. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Network Operating System
Local Area Network
Networking TV

31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Wide Area Network
Hub
Delay time

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

33. Remote Access Server / Access Server
NIC (network interface card)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Cell phone

34. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.
Radio waves
Full duplex

35. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Phone number
Router
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. 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.
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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Metropolitan Area Network
Telephone

37. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Telephone
POTS (plain old telephone service)
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

38. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Satellite
NIC (network interface card)
Copper
Cellular adapter

39. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Wide Area Network
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

40. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
IEEE
Copper

41. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

42. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
MAC
PSTN
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

43. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.

44. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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.
Switch
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

45. Protocol
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 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
Telephone
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

46. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Voice data
Full duplex
Satellite dish
Switch

47. Network Operating System (NOS)
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
Radio waves
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
MAC

48. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
56
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

49. License Tracking
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Data
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.

50. WAN
Network adapter
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
Wide Area Network
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.