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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. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
Data
Radio waves

2. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Channels
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Download

3. File Services
Ad hoc
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

4. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Half-duplex
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.
Networking TV

5. 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.
Bridge
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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6. 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.
Cellular
Infrastructure
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

7. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Moving
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Radio waves

8. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Network Interface Card
TCP/IP
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.

9. Client
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
IP address
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.

10. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Line of sight
xDSL
Switch
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

11. Sneakernet
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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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

12. Transmission Media
Twisted pair
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Subnet

13. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Voice data
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
IEEE
Cellular

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

15. Unified Communications
Fiber optic
IEEE
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Metropolitan Area Network

16. Host
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Satellite dish
Cellular adapter

17. Connectivity Device
IEEE
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Subnet
Hub

18. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Ethernet
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
IP address

19. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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20. Traffic Monitoring
Channels
Wireless
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

21. P2P Network
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Full duplex

22. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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.
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 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

23. 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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Bridge
Medium

24. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Weather
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.
Medium
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

25. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
TCP/IP
Switch
Cell phone
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

26. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Router
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Switches routers
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

27. Spam
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

28. Client / Server Architecture
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Wide Area Network
Telephone

29. Backing Up
Half-duplex
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.
Network adapter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

30. Addressing
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cell phone
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.

31. Load Balancing
Copper
Infrastructure
Satellite dish
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

32. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cellular adapter
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 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.

33. Scalable
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person who uses a computer.
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

34. 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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Splitters
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35. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
NIC (network interface card)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

36. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Transmitter
Copper fiber optic
Wireless

37. Address Management
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.
Network Interface Card
Ad hoc
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

38. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Bridge
Satellite dish

39. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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40. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Satellite dish
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

41. Management Services
Full duplex
Router
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The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

42. Asset Management

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43. CCIE

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44. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Ethernet
Cellular
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.

45. Restoring
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.
Delay time
Peer-To-Peer Network.

46. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
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.
Bridge
Radio waves
Hub

47. 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.
Fiber optic
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Full duplex

48. Internet Services
Download
Subnet
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.
Full duplex

49. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

50. File Server
Metropolitan Area 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
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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