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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. 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
Subnet
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

2. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Dialup
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10 10
Bridge

3. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Switch
Satellite dish
Line of sight
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.

4. Software Distribution
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switch
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

5. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Switch
Moving
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

6. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Switch
Medium
xDSL
Splitters

7. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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
Wireless
Network adapter
Weather

8. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Cable
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Download
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

9. CCNA
Cellular adapter
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.

10. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Copper fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

11. Server
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
Infrastructure
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Dialup

12. File Services
Local Area Network
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Fiber optic
Hub

13. P2P Network
Network adapter
Router
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

14. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
NIC (network interface card)
Router

15. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Wireless
Telephone
Dialup
Switch

16. Mail Services
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
Modem
Access Server
Network Interface Card

17. Soft Skills
10 10
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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.
Twisted pair

18. Address

19. Convergence
Half-duplex
Cellular adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
'Network of Networks'

20. Internet
Network adapter
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Switches routers

21. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Satellite
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Delay time

22. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
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
Networking TV
A person who uses a computer.

23. Load Balancing
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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
Ad hoc

24. Sneakernet
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

25. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Switching
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Network Interface Card

26. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
1000BaseSX
Access Server
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.

27. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Transmitter
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
10
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

28. Certification
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Half-duplex
Cell phone
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.

29. 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.
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
Full duplex
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
IP address

30. Workstation
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Half-duplex

31. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Network adapter
Delay time
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.

32. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Subnet
IEEE
Fiber optic

33. Print Services
Modem
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Fiber optic

34. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Copper
Cable
Copper fiber optic

35. Resources
NIC (network interface card)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

36. User
Moving
Bridge
A person who uses a computer.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

37. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
xDSL
Subnet

38. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Download
V.35
Networking TV
Switch

39. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
56
Fiber optic
Bridge

40. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Phone number
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.
IP address

41. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
NIC (network interface card)
Moving
PSTN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

42. Network Operating System (NOS)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
IP address
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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. Node
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Transmitter
Computing Technology Industry Association

44. Mail Server
10
Ad hoc
NIC (network interface card)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

45. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Dialup
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.

46. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Switching
Router
Copper fiber optic

47. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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.
Dialup
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
Network adapter

48. Restoring
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Router

49. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Download
Modem
Cellular adapter

50. Peer-To-Peer Network
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Satellite dish
Modem
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