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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. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Cellular adapter
Access Server
Voice data
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

2. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

3. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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
Infrastructure
Data
Cellular adapter

4. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
TCP/IP
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Modem
Moving

5. Packet
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 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.
100
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

6. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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.
Subnet
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

7. Address

8. Internet Services
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 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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.

9. User
A person who uses a computer.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Switches routers
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.

10. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Switches routers
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

11. WAN
Wide Area Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
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
10 10

12. Workstation
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

13. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
Telephone
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

14. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
56
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.
Network adapter

15. Motherboard
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
Satellite

16. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Radio waves
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Cell phone

17. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
Modem
Switch
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

18. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Modem
Data
Satellite dish
Medium

19. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Cable
Network adapter
10 10
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

20. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Data
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
Cellular

21. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A person who uses a computer.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

22. Convergence
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Cellular
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Delay time

23. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
1000BaseSX
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

24. 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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Voice data
Twisted pair
MAC

25. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Cellular
Telephone
100
1000BaseSX

26. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Infrastructure
10 10
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

27. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Hub
Half-duplex

28. Peer-To-Peer Network
Router
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
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.
Switches routers

29. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

30. Restoring
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
PSTN

31. Mail Server
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Bridge
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

32. Backing Up
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Hub

33. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
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.
Medium
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Data

34. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
PSTN

35. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Infrastructure
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

36. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Wide Area Network
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Channels

37. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
Line of sight
10GBaseT
Modem

38. Network Operating System (NOS)
Dialup
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
PSTN
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

39. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Radio waves
Modem
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
PSTN

40. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
10
IP address
56
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

41. Host
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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

42. Software Distribution
Copper fiber optic
Transmitter
Local Area Network
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

43. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Infrastructure
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

44. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Twisted pair

45. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Wireless
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

46. What's another name for Remote 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.
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
Access Server
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.

47. P2P Network
Modem
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

48. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Voice data
10

49. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
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.
Data

50. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Splitters
A person who uses a computer.
Copper
10GBaseT