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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. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Phone number
Wide Area Network
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Local Area Network

2. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
'Network of Networks'
Switches routers
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Router

3. MAN
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Metropolitan Area Network
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

4. License Tracking
Network Operating System
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
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

5. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network adapter
100
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

6. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Modem
10GBaseT
Copper
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

7. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Satellite dish
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.

8. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Download

9. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Half-duplex
Cable
V.35
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

10. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Full duplex
Modem
56

11. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Half-duplex
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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

12. Client / Server Network
Moving
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Download
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.

13. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Half-duplex
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.
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.
Ethernet

14. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Delay time
Dialup
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

15. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
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.
Switch
A person who uses a computer.

16. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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
Hub
Fiber optic
Transmitter

17. Mail Services
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
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.
Ethernet

18. 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
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
Network adapter
TCP/IP
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

19. Asset Management

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20. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
100
NIC (network interface card)
Copper
Modem

21. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Router
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

22. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
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.
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.
Subnet

23. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
Access Server
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
IEEE

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

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25. Transmission Media
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Copper

26. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cell phone
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

27. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
100
Weather
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Phone number

28. File Services
xDSL
Fiber optic
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

29. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
PSTN
Cellular
Phone number
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

30. Remote User

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31. Mail Server
Cell phone
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

32. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Switching
Cellular adapter
Line of sight
PSTN

33. Sneakernet
Switch
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

34. Spam
Modem
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A person who uses a computer.
Telephone

35. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Full duplex
Telephone

36. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Moving
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
'Network of Networks'
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

37. Backing Up
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Router
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

38. Addressing
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Wireless
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 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.

39. User
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.
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 Interface Card
A person who uses a computer.

40. Traffic Monitoring
10
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.
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.

41. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Wireless
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Cellular adapter

42. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10GBaseT
Local Area Network
Cell phone

43. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Router
Fiber optic
Network Interface Card

44. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Satellite dish
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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 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.

45. Internet Services
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving 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.
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.

46. Host
V.35
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

47. Motherboard
Infrastructure
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Switching
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

48. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Metropolitan Area Network
Switches routers
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

49. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cellular
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.
Access Server

50. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
xDSL
10GBaseT
Cell phone