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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Remote Access Server
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Medium

2. Client
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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
Router

3. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Phone number
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

4. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Hub
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cellular
Cell phone

5. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Satellite
10GBaseT

6. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
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.
Ad hoc

7. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Medium
Copper fiber optic
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

8. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Channels
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone

9. Remote User

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10. Certification
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
MAC

11. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cellular adapter
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.

12. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Medium
MAC
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Moving

13. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
PSTN
Twisted pair
Router

14. Security Auditing
Switch
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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

15. Sneakernet
Telephone
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

16. 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.
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.
Full duplex
Network Operating System
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

17. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10GBaseT
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A person who uses a computer.

18. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
56
Weather
Cable

19. Traffic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A person who uses a computer.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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

20. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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21. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network adapter

22. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Switching
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Copper fiber optic
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

23. Host
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
Networking TV

24. 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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Bridge
Hub

25. NIC
TCP/IP
NIC (network interface card)
Network Interface Card
Dialup

26. Load Balancing
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Radio waves
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.

27. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Router
Medium
Twisted pair

28. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

29. NOS
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cable
Network Operating System

30. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
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.
TCP/IP
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Ad hoc

31. Stand-Alone Computer
Wireless
Fiber optic
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

32. ____ cables use light pulses.
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.
Satellite dish
Fiber optic
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

33. ____ cables use electrical signals.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Network Operating System
Copper
POTS (plain old telephone service)

34. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Download
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Phone number
Bridge

35. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Switching
Download
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Hub

36. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
NIC (network interface card)
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Channels

37. Resources
NIC (network interface card)
Switch
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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. Asset Management

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39. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
'Network of Networks'
Networking TV
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Ethernet

40. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
PSTN
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
Ethernet
Hub

41. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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 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.
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

42. Connectivity Device
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.
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
Copper fiber optic

43. Convergence
Computing Technology Industry Association
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
10 10

44. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
The physical layout of computers 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.
xDSL
Dialup

45. Network+ (Net+)
Subnet
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.
Fiber optic
IP address

46. LAN
Twisted pair
Local Area Network
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.
Router

47. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
Local Area Network
Telephone

48. Peer-To-Peer 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.
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
Delay time
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

49. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
56
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cellular adapter
Router

50. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Ethernet
Moving
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.
Telephone