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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. Network Operating System (NOS)
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.
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

2. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Telephone
Half-duplex
xDSL
Cisco Certified Network Associate

3. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Phone number
Switch
Bridge
Network adapter

4. ____ cables use light pulses.
Moving
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Fiber optic
TCP/IP

5. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
10 10
Subnet
Copper
Router

6. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Dialup
Wireless
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Medium

7. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
Satellite
Router
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

8. Asset Management

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9. 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.
Satellite dish
Full duplex
Ethernet
Cellular

10. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
10
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
1000BaseSX

11. Node
PSTN
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
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.

12. Certification
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A person who uses a computer.
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.
V.35

13. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Wide Area Network
Medium
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

14. File Server
Voice data
Weather
Full duplex
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

15. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Subnet
Networking TV
Router

16. 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
TCP/IP
IEEE
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

17. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Metropolitan Area Network
Modem
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

18. CCIE

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19. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
1000BaseSX
Modem
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
10

20. 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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Local Area Network
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.

21. Stand-Alone Computer
Computing Technology Industry Association
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

22. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Local Area Network
IEEE
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

23. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
Hub
Switches routers
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone

24. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Fiber optic
Network adapter
Ethernet
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

25. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
100
Cell phone
Voice data

26. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Cellular
Infrastructure
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
V.35

27. Addressing
NIC (network interface card)
Satellite
Network Interface Card
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.

28. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Metropolitan 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.
Download
Router

29. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Router
Telephone
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

30. Client / Server Architecture
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Networking TV
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

31. Workstation
10
Full duplex
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

32. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Switch
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Cellular adapter
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

33. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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 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.
Ethernet
Cisco Certified Network Associate

34. LAN
TCP/IP
Local Area 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.
Radio waves

35. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Fiber optic
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
TCP/IP

36. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Cellular

37. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
xDSL
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

38. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Data

39. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Metropolitan Area Network
Infrastructure
TCP/IP
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

40. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Infrastructure
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.
Local Area Network
Access Server

41. Management Services
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.
Line of sight
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.

42. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Wide Area Network
Delay time
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.

43. Network+ (Net+)
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 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.
Line of sight
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

44. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Copper

45. Traffic Monitoring
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

46. Soft Skills
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 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
Wireless

47. Network
1000BaseSX
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.
Full duplex
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

48. Backing Up
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.
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 copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Satellite dish

49. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Router
Bridge
Phone number

50. 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.
56
Cell phone
Download