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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. CompTIA
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.
'Network of Networks'
Computing Technology Industry Association
If original files are lost or deleted.

2. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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 manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Copper
Network adapter

3. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Delay time
Line of sight
Router

4. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
10GBaseT
TCP/IP
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

5. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
Switches routers
Voice data
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

6. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
xDSL
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.
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.

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

8. Segment
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Transmitter
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

9. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Switch

10. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A person who uses a computer.
Switch
Router

11. NOS
Delay time
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Operating System

12. Local Area Network (LAN)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Switches routers
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

13. Node
Network Operating System
Router
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Satellite dish

14. Client / Server Network
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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 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
Switch

15. Network
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
PSTN
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

16. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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
Hub
Router

17. CCIE

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18. Network Operating System (NOS)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
MAC
Ad hoc
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

19. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
IEEE
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

20. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cable
Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

21. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Switching
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
Router

22. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Switch
Satellite

23. Internet
Cellular adapter
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Ad hoc
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

24. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Network Interface Card
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Radio waves
Splitters

25. Restoring
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
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

26. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
xDSL
Ad hoc
Radio waves
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

27. Certification
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
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.
IEEE

28. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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.
Channels
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
10 10

29. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Network adapter
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

30. CCNA
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Weather
Switching

31. User
Copper fiber optic
A person who uses a computer.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
PSTN

32. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Moving
IEEE
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.

33. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Moving
Switch

34. Remote User

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35. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Weather

36. Web Server
Delay time
NIC (network interface card)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Cellular

37. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Hub
Network Operating System

38. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Access Server
If original files are lost or deleted.

39. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Ethernet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Phone number

40. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
If original files are lost or deleted.
Cellular
NIC (network interface card)
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

41. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Telephone
Network adapter
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Access Server

42. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Copper
1000BaseSX
10GBaseT
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

43. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Infrastructure
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

44. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
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.
1000BaseSX
Access Server

45. Traffic
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

46. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
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
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If original files are lost or deleted.

47. File Server
Ad hoc
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across 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.
Telephone

48. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
Local Area Network
Switch

49. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Weather
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 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
Ethernet

50. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Bridge
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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
Satellite dish