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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. WAN
NIC (network interface card)
Switch
Network adapter
Wide Area Network

2. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
10 10
Data
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

3. P2P Network
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

4. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
Router
Local Area Network
IEEE

5. Convergence
Satellite dish
TCP/IP
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.

6. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Twisted pair

7. Segment
Access Server
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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Cellular adapter

8. Internet
Subnet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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

9. NIC
Network Interface Card
Ethernet
Router
56

10. Sneakernet
Bridge
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Hub
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

11. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Network Interface Card
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

12. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Data
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

13. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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.
TCP/IP
If original files are lost or deleted.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

14. Connectivity Device
10GBaseT
Switches routers
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Router

15. Motherboard
Dialup
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Network Interface Card

16. NOS
Network Operating System
Access Server
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.
Full duplex

17. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Copper fiber optic
Wide Area Network
Satellite
Router

18. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Medium
Router
10GBaseT
Phone number

19. 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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

20. License Tracking
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.
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
Half-duplex

21. Software Distribution
Infrastructure
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Wireless
Network Operating System

22. 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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Bridge
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

23. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Radio waves
Bridge
100
IP address

24. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Switch
10
Access Server
10 10

25. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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26. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Bridge
Modem
Dialup
Telephone

27. Web Server
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Router
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.

28. 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.
Twisted pair
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Dialup
Subnet

29. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Switch
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The physical layout of computers on a network.

30. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
56
Peer-To-Peer Network.
'Network of Networks'
Weather

31. Internet Services
Data
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.
10GBaseT
TCP/IP

32. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Fiber optic
Satellite dish
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Switching
Router
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

34. Restoring
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

35. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
100
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

36. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Ethernet
PSTN
Delay time
IEEE

37. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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.
Switching
10GBaseT
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

38. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Access Server
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switch

39. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Delay time
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

40. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Data
Network adapter
Networking TV
Bridge

41. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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 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 Operating System
Download

42. Addressing
Modem
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.
Telephone
Metropolitan Area Network

43. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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
xDSL
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

44. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Dialup
10
Delay time

45. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

46. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Telephone
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
If original files are lost or deleted.
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

47. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Moving
Dialup
Weather
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

48. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Network Operating System
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 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.

49. CCIE

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50. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Voice data
NIC (network interface card)
'Network of Networks'
Switches routers