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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. Unified Communications
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Telephone

2. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Subnet
Cellular adapter
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

3. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
TCP/IP
If original files are lost or deleted.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Splitters

4. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Wide Area Network
Networking TV
Router
Twisted pair

5. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Bridge
Transmitter
Twisted pair
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

6. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Phone number
Download
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.

7. Client
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Wireless
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

8. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Switch

9. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
Switches routers
Wide Area Network

10. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
100
Cell phone
Switch
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.

11. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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
Voice data
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Subnet

12. Give 8 Examples of Management 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
Satellite
PSTN
Infrastructure

13. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
Bridge
Ethernet
A person who uses a computer.

14. Address Management
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association

15. Restoring
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
Phone number
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

16. Network Operating System (NOS)
Modem
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Telephone

17. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
NIC (network interface card)
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

18. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Dialup
Subnet
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.

19. ____ cables use light pulses.
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
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.
Fiber optic
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

20. Stand-Alone Computer
Networking TV
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

21. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone 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.
Telephone
Cellular
Voice data

22. 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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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Switching

23. Client / Server Architecture
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Switch

24. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Voice data
Radio waves
Router
PSTN

25. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Wide Area Network
Weather
Router
Bridge

26. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Splitters
Wireless
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

27. 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.
Delay time
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Twisted pair
Router

28. Workstation
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
TCP/IP
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

29. Local Area Network (LAN)
MAC
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Fiber optic
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

30. Topology
Ethernet
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1000BaseSX
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

31. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.
Bridge

32. P2P Network
Medium
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

33. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Bridge
100
Cell phone
Cable

34. 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.
Dialup
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Bridge

35. 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
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
TCP/IP

36. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
Router
Cellular adapter
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

37. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Weather
Cell phone

38. Software Distribution
Full duplex
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Router

39. Security Auditing
Network adapter
Channels
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Delay time

40. 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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

41. Network
Download
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Telephone
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.

42. Network+ (Net+)
Cellular
Switch
Bridge
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.

43. Backing Up
NIC (network interface card)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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

44. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
xDSL
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

45. Transmission Media
A person who uses a computer.
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Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

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

47. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Satellite
Hub
MAC
A professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.

48. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
Subnet
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One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

49. Remote User

50. Convergence
MAC
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.