Comptia Network Fundamentals

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Workstation
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Transmitter
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.


2. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Switches routers


3. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Network adapter


4. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Subnet
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Copper fiber optic
56


5. Traffic
Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.


6. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Twisted pair
Cellular
Download
Network Operating System


7. Address

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8. MAN
Network Operating System
Metropolitan Area 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
Hub


9. Print Services
Moving
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Line of sight
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.


10. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Splitters
NIC (network interface card)
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Metropolitan Area Network


11. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Telephone
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.


12. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Router
Fiber optic
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.


13. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Satellite
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Computing Technology Industry Association


14. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Ethernet
Voice data
xDSL


15. Stand-Alone Computer
NIC (network interface card)
Network Interface Card
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


16. Soft Skills
Local Area 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.
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.
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.


17. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Metropolitan Area Network
Switching
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


18. 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.
Telephone
Ethernet
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Access Server


19. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
MAC


20. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
Router
Subnet
The main circuit board that controls a computer.


21. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Local Area Network
Medium
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Switch


22. Resources
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.
Hub
Network Interface Card
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


23. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
Cable
Satellite dish
Router


24. Backbone

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25. NIC
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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.
Network Interface Card
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26. Management Services
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
IEEE


27. Host
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Satellite dish
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


28. File Server
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Hub
TCP/IP


29. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


30. CCIE

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31. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Dialup
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Switches routers
Cellular


32. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Bridge
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Fiber optic


33. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cell phone
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)


34. CCNA
Network Operating System
Local Area Network
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cisco Certified Network Associate


35. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Transmitter
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Ad hoc


36. Internet Services
Transmitter
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.
IEEE
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.


37. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Hub
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.
Medium


38. Asset Management

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39. Certification
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 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.
Hub
Network adapter


40. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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41. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
Access Server


42. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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
Infrastructure
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


43. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Half-duplex
Network adapter
Switching
Dialup


44. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Satellite
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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45. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Voice data
A person who uses a computer.
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.
Half-duplex


46. LAN
Voice data
Local Area Network
Channels
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.


47. Node
Router
Fiber optic
Voice data
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


48. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Bridge
Copper


49. Addressing
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
V.35


50. 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.
Local Area Network
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Ethernet