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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. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Satellite dish
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Moving
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

2. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Ad hoc
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Voice data

3. Backing Up
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Switches routers
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

4. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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 enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Infrastructure
Switch

5. 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.
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
Bridge
10GBaseT
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

6. Web Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Line of sight
Network adapter

7. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cellular adapter
10 10
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

8. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Download

9. File Services
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Splitters
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

10. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Peer-To-Peer 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
Data

11. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

12. Sneakernet
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Telephone
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cable

13. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

14. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Splitters
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network adapter

15. User
Switching
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A person who uses a computer.
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.

16. ____ cables use light pulses.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Fiber optic
100

17. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Network adapter
10 10
Medium
10

18. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
100
Medium
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Router

19. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
'Network of Networks'
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Ad hoc

20. 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.
Splitters
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
Satellite

21. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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.
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.
Ethernet

22. NOS
PSTN
Network Operating System
Router
Hub

23. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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24. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
NIC (network interface card)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

25. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Ethernet
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.
10 10
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

26. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Access Server
A person who uses a computer.

27. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Moving
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
Cell phone

28. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Data
Bridge
xDSL
Channels

29. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Ethernet
Wide Area Network

30. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Half-duplex
Switching
10 10
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

31. Asset Management

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32. Connectivity Device
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Half-duplex

33. Segment
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Bridge
Twisted pair
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

34. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
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.
Ad hoc
Phone number
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

35. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
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.
Router
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

36. 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.
1000BaseSX
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Full duplex

37. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

38. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
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.
NIC (network interface card)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

39. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
Satellite dish
IEEE
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.

40. Print Services
Bridge
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Weather

41. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Router
Switching
IEEE

42. 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.
Networking TV
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Data

43. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
IEEE
Medium
Router

44. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Access Server
Splitters
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.

45. CCNA
Networking TV
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

46. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Access Server
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

47. Mail Services
A person who uses a computer.
Splitters
Phone number
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

48. Server
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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
Modem
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

49. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Dialup
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
Satellite dish

50. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Switching
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Router