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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. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Telephone
Fiber optic

2. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
IP address
Hub

3. Address Management
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Channels
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.
Network adapter

4. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Radio waves
IEEE
Cellular adapter
Full duplex

5. Management Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

6. NOS
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network Operating System
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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

7. File Services
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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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

8. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
TCP/IP
Full duplex

9. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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.
Ad hoc
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

10. Protocol
Switches routers
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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

11. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

12. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cable
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.
Download

13. MAN
Router
Metropolitan Area Network
Modem
Router

14. CCNA
Fiber optic
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

15. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Router
Local Area Network
10

16. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Cellular adapter
Moving
Download

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

18. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Splitters
V.35
Router
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

19. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Phone number
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
Cable
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

20. LAN
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Router
Wide Area Network
Local Area Network

21. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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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
Cell phone
Cellular adapter

22. 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.
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.
IP address
Twisted pair
Switch

23. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Channels
xDSL
Switching
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

24. 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.
Infrastructure
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
POTS (plain old telephone service)

25. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Network Operating System
Infrastructure
xDSL

26. Internet Services
Switching
Phone number
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.

27. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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

28. P2P Network
Twisted pair
Computing Technology Industry Association
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Local Area Network

29. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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30. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Bridge
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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

31. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Delay time
xDSL
1000BaseSX

32. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Full duplex
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Copper
Hub

33. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
56

34. Network+ (Net+)
1000BaseSX
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.
IEEE
Network Interface Card

35. Server
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Data
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
10GBaseT

36. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Half-duplex

37. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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.
Wireless
Medium
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.

38. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Transmitter
Network Operating System
Satellite dish
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

39. Internet
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Delay time
Bridge

40. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Switch
Dialup
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
Switches routers

41. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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42. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
Data
100
IEEE

43. Client
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Network Operating System
Hub
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

44. Software Distribution
Networking TV
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Fiber optic
Access Server

45. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
100
Cable
Full duplex

46. Stand-Alone Computer
Voice data
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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
A person who uses a computer.

47. Client / Server Network
Cellular adapter
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.
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

48. Convergence
Subnet
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Router
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.

49. 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.
Cell phone
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 Network Associate
Bridge

50. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Ethernet
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association