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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. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Switching
Full duplex
Transmitter

2. File Server
Ethernet
Line of sight
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

3. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
10GBaseT
Dialup
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Twisted pair

4. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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5. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
V.35
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6. Scalable
Telephone
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
Telephone

7. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
V.35
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
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.

8. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Data
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cellular

9. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
A person who uses a computer.
Download
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 of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

10. Internet
Metropolitan Area Network
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
'Network of Networks'
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

11. 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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Twisted pair
Infrastructure
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

12. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
V.35
'Network of Networks'
Infrastructure

13. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network Operating System
Download
Switch

14. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Networking TV
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

15. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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
Telephone

16. Remote Access Server
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Wireless
100
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

17. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Network adapter
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.
Telephone
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

18. 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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Weather
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

19. Local Area Network (LAN)
Full duplex
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Splitters

20. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
56
PSTN
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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

21. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
Network adapter

22. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Channels
Cell phone

23. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Ad hoc
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.

24. 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.
Full duplex
IEEE
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

25. Mail Server
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

26. ____ cables use light pulses.
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Fiber optic
Switch

27. Topology
The physical layout of computers on 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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

28. Peer-To-Peer Network
100
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 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
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.

29. 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.
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
Cable
xDSL
Telephone

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

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31. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

32. Backing Up
xDSL
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.
Medium
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

33. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
Splitters
Cell phone
V.35
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.

34. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Switches routers
Delay time

35. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Phone number
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.
Voice data

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

37. WAN
Wide Area Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Channels

38. 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
Satellite
Download
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
TCP/IP

39. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Splitters
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.

40. Connectivity Device
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Hub
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. Backbone

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42. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Infrastructure
Hub
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
10

43. Management Services
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

44. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Ethernet
Medium
Hub
Copper fiber optic

45. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
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.
Phone number
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

46. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Switches routers
Router
Switch
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47. Address

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48. Client / Server Network
Infrastructure
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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.

49. Certification
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Subnet
Switch

50. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
Data
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.
'Network of Networks'