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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. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
Cellular adapter
Hub

2. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Copper
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Telephone

3. Address

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4. LAN
Local Area Network
Copper fiber optic
Transmitter
Network adapter

5. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Half-duplex
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Copper 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.

6. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Hub
V.35

7. User
A person who uses a computer.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Transmitter

8. Network+ (Net+)
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.
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
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.

9. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Switch
Copper
Phone number
Network adapter

10. CompTIA
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
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

11. Backbone

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12. License Tracking
Medium
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
V.35

13. 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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
Cellular adapter
Telephone

14. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
PSTN
Medium
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15. Client / Server Network
Router
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.
Data
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.

16. Packet
Fiber optic
Cable
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Local Area Network

17. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Delay time
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 copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

18. Sneakernet
Satellite dish
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

19. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Wireless
Weather
Metropolitan Area Network
Switches routers

20. Server
Infrastructure
Phone number
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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

21. Remote User

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22. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
V.35
Router
Network adapter

23. NIC
Router
10 10
Network Interface Card
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

24. Peer-To-Peer 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
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.
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

25. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Subnet
Networking TV
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.

26. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
PSTN
Computing Technology Industry Association
Data
Moving

27. Resources
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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 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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

28. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Wireless
MAC
V.35

29. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
Network Operating System
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Cell phone

30. Asset Management

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31. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
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.
IP address
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

32. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Telephone
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router

33. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Copper fiber optic
Satellite dish
V.35
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

34. Stand-Alone Computer
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
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Wide Area Network

35. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
10 10
Copper
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

36. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10 10
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
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

37. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Bridge
Channels
xDSL
Medium

38. Traffic Monitoring
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Cellular adapter
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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

39. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
56
Router
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

40. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Router
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.

41. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Phone number
Copper fiber optic
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Half-duplex

42. Addressing
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
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.
Wide Area Network
Satellite

43. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Full duplex
Satellite
Networking TV
Copper fiber optic

44. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Modem
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Subnet
PSTN

45. Scalable
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Switch
10GBaseT

46. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Moving
Modem
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 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.

47. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Fiber optic
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Dialup
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

48. Host
Hub
Computing Technology Industry Association
Fiber optic
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

49. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
PSTN
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Fiber optic

50. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
1000BaseSX
10GBaseT
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Splitters