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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 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
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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

2. Packet
10 10
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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 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.

3. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
xDSL
Networking TV
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

4. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
Full duplex
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
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Dialup

5. CCIE

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6. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Modem
Hub
Bridge
Network adapter

7. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
V.35
Infrastructure
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

8. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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9. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Router
Data
NIC (network interface card)

10. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
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
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Twisted pair

11. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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.
Phone number
Voice data
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12. Mail Services
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.
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Metropolitan Area Network

13. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Medium
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
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. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
xDSL
Router

15. Local Area Network (LAN)
IEEE
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Modem

16. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
IEEE
Fiber optic
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.

17. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Line of sight
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

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

19. Traffic Monitoring
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.

20. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Line of sight
10GBaseT
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.

21. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
MAC
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

22. CCNA
PSTN
Cable
Transmitter
Cisco Certified Network Associate

23. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Twisted pair
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

24. NOS
Fiber optic
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
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

25. Server
Networking TV
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Bridge

26. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Data
Cable
Bridge

27. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
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.
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.

28. Connectivity Device
Ethernet
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Router

29. NIC
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Network Interface Card
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

30. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Metropolitan Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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

31. 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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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
Telephone

32. Addressing
Fiber optic
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Modem

33. Web Server
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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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 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.

34. Backing Up
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Transmitter

35. Soft Skills
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.
Telephone
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Network Interface Card

36. Security Auditing
Switching
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Network adapter
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

37. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Splitters
Twisted pair
1000BaseSX

38. Sneakernet
Copper fiber optic
Network adapter
Ethernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

39. Internet Services
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
Splitters
10 10

40. Topology
xDSL
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Wide Area 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.

41. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

42. Internet
Channels
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Half-duplex

43. Motherboard
Splitters
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Half-duplex

44. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
10GBaseT
Switch

45. Remote Access Server
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Networking TV
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

46. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Wireless
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Satellite

47. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Switch
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 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.
Cellular adapter

48. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Metropolitan Area Network
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.

49. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
Data
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Metropolitan Area Network

50. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Voice data
Delay time
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.
Metropolitan Area Network