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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. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Data
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Weather

2. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Full duplex
Infrastructure
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

3. Certification
Subnet
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.
10GBaseT
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

4. 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
IP address
PSTN
Router

5. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
Phone number
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.

6. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
Voice data
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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

7. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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 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
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Satellite

8. Internet
'Network of Networks'
Wireless
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Metropolitan Area Network

9. Segment
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Access Server

10. CCIE

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11. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Phone number
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

12. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
56
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
1000BaseSX
Infrastructure

13. File Services
1000BaseSX
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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

14. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router
Satellite dish

15. CCNA
NIC (network interface card)
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Hub
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

16. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
MAC

17. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A person who uses a computer.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Wireless

18. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network Operating System
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switching

19. CompTIA
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cellular
Satellite dish

20. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Line of sight
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

21. Scalable
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.
Cellular adapter
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

22. Local Area Network (LAN)
Voice data
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Line of sight
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.

23. Restoring
Switching
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cellular adapter
Twisted pair

24. Client / Server Network
Bridge
Computing Technology Industry Association
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

25. Peer-To-Peer Network
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Network Operating System
Data
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

26. WAN
Networking TV
Wide Area Network
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Delay time

27. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Router
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

28. Remote User

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29. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Infrastructure
V.35
The process of collecting and storing data on the number and types of software and hardware assets in an organization's network. The data collection is automated by electronically examining each network client from a server

30. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
1000BaseSX
Hub
Copper
Cable

31. Web Server
V.35
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Satellite
Wide Area Network

32. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
MAC
Network adapter
Fiber optic
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.

33. Packet
NIC (network interface card)
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Copper

34. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Telephone
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

35. Connectivity Device
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Ethernet
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.

36. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Switch
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
If original files are lost or deleted.

37. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Network adapter
Network adapter
Delay time
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

38. Print Services
Cellular adapter
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switch
Switches routers

39. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Router

40. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

41. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Data
Twisted pair
100
Satellite dish

42. Workstation
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Router
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

43. 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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Network Operating System
Channels
Bridge

44. Backbone

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45. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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46. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Cell phone
Computing Technology Industry Association
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

47. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Fiber optic
NIC (network interface card)
Switch
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

48. Security Auditing
xDSL
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
TCP/IP
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

49. Soft Skills
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.
NIC (network interface card)
Cellular adapter
Computing Technology Industry Association

50. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
NIC (network interface card)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
IP address