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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. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
xDSL
POTS (plain old telephone service)

2. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Splitters
1000BaseSX
Wireless
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

3. 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
Local Area Network
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
TCP/IP

4. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Data
Full duplex
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.
Modem

5. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Copper
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.

6. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

7. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Switching
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.
Moving

8. Mail Server
Network adapter
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

9. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Cellular adapter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

10. Asset Management

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11. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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
Telephone
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

12. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
1000BaseSX
100
IP address
Telephone

13. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

14. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Radio waves
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Transmitter
Cellular adapter

15. CCIE

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16. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
Line of sight
Wireless
Radio waves

17. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Network adapter
IEEE
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

18. Internet Services
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 design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

19. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Telephone
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.
Networking TV
Copper

20. Security Auditing
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Subnet

21. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
IEEE
Line of sight
Subnet
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

22. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
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
TCP/IP
Hub

23. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Splitters
Fiber optic
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

24. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Network adapter
'Network of Networks'

25. Workstation
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Phone number
Modem

26. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Voice data
Transmitter
Satellite dish
10 10

27. Address Management
Router
Medium
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.
Infrastructure

28. Certification
IP address
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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.

29. ____ cables use light pulses.
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.
Cable
Bridge
Fiber optic

30. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Hub
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Switches routers

31. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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32. Soft Skills
Switching
Satellite
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.

33. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Copper
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Satellite

34. 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.
Bridge
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.
Switches routers
Twisted pair

35. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
IP address
100
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.

36. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
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
Phone number
Cellular adapter
Medium

37. Server
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.
Networking TV
Hub
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

38. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Weather
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

39. 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
Medium
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.
Metropolitan Area Network

40. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A person who uses a computer.
Hub
Infrastructure
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

41. Management Services
Cellular
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
100
Copper

42. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?

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43. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same 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
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Bridge
Network adapter

44. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network Interface Card
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
1000BaseSX

45. File Server
Network adapter
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.
Phone number
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

46. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Download
10
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
TCP/IP

47. Mail Services
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on 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
Satellite dish

48. Sneakernet
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Moving

49. Transmission Media
100
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network adapter

50. 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.
Channels
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Bridge