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Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

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1. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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.
Full duplex
Bridge
Switch

2. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Network adapter
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Transmitter
Wireless

3. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
Telephone
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Line of sight

4. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Copper fiber optic
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
xDSL

5. Print Services
Channels
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

6. 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.
Switches routers
Twisted pair
Network adapter
TCP/IP

7. Protocol
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
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
Ethernet
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

8. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
Transmitter
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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.

9. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
xDSL
Weather
100
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.

10. Remote Access Server
Switch
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Data
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

11. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

12. 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.
Cellular adapter
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Full duplex
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

13. CompTIA
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Router
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Computing Technology Industry Association

14. Web Server
Switches routers
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.
PSTN

15. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Channels
Router
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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.

16. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Network adapter
Satellite
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A person who uses a computer.

17. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
V.35
Data
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Bridge

18. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Radio waves
Modem
Subnet
Switch

19. Transmission Media
Subnet
Transmitter
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10

20. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cell phone
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Download

21. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
Router
56
Bridge

22. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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.
Bridge

23. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Bridge
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cellular adapter

24. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Switching
Transmitter

25. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Cellular adapter
Network Interface Card
Transmitter

26. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Copper
Medium
NIC (network interface card)
Full duplex

27. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A person who uses a computer.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Delay time

28. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
10
Radio waves
NIC (network interface card)
Access Server

29. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
PSTN
56

30. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
10GBaseT
Data

31. NOS
xDSL
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Network Operating System

32. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
100
'Network of Networks'

33. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Hub
Network Operating System

34. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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 that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
IP address

35. Packet
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Telephone
A person who uses a computer.

36. Address

37. MAN
Bridge
Copper fiber optic
Metropolitan Area Network
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

38. License Tracking
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.
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 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

39. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Switches routers
Network adapter
Wireless

40. 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
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
10GBaseT
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

41. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Channels
Networking TV
Ethernet
The physical layout of computers on a network.

42. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Network Operating System
Moving

43. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Voice data
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.

44. Stand-Alone Computer
Infrastructure
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cellular

45. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
Cellular
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

46. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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.
Fiber optic
Satellite
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

47. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
PSTN
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

48. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The physical layout of computers on a network.

49. Spam
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switch
Radio waves
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

50. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Copper
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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
IEEE