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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. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Full duplex
'Network of Networks'
Satellite
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.

2. Print Services
Local Area 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
Router
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

3. Unified Communications
Switch
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
xDSL
Telephone

4. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Line of sight
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

5. 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.
Router
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Splitters

6. Node
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Wireless
Splitters

7. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
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.
Radio waves
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Full duplex

8. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
1000BaseSX

9. 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Bridge
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

10. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Dialup
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.

11. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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.
MAC
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Modem

12. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
TCP/IP
Weather
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

13. Segment
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 retrieving files from a backup.
Phone number
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.

14. 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.
Infrastructure
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Cellular
Telephone

15. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Router
Download
IP address
Router

16. Traffic
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Twisted pair
PSTN
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

17. 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
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
TCP/IP
Satellite dish
Cisco Certified Network Associate

18. Client / Server Architecture
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.
xDSL
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

19. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Hub
1000BaseSX
Voice data
Delay time

20. CompTIA
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Router

21. Software Distribution
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
NIC (network interface card)
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.

22. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
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.
xDSL
Switch

23. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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
Network adapter
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

24. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Copper fiber optic
Modem
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Cellular adapter

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

26. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Phone number
Satellite dish

27. Spam
Delay time
Subnet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

28. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Cable
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Ad hoc

29. Asset Management

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30. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Ethernet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person who uses a computer.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

31. 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
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Wireless
Local Area Network

32. 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.
Cellular
Twisted pair
Satellite
V.35

33. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Cell phone
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
V.35

34. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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 retrieving files from a backup.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Transmitter

35. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Delay time
TCP/IP
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Cell phone

36. Backbone

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37. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
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.
Switch
Data

38. Scalable
Cable
Moving
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Weather

39. WAN
V.35
Wide Area 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
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

40. User
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A person who uses a computer.
Telephone

41. Protocol
Splitters
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Moving

42. Client / Server Network
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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 that uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
Networking TV

43. Mail Server
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

44. Restoring
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
'Network of Networks'

45. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Hub
Network adapter
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

46. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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47. NIC
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.
Network Interface Card
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

48. Server
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Switches routers
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

49. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

50. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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