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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. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Network adapter
TCP/IP
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Copper fiber optic

2. Security Auditing
TCP/IP
Twisted pair
Network adapter
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

3. Addressing
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Voice data
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.
Switches routers

4. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Wide Area Network
Ethernet
10GBaseT
IEEE

5. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Local Area Network
Full duplex
Line of sight
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

6. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
Splitters
Delay time
1000BaseSX

7. Network Operating System (NOS)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

8. Client / Server Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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 that uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.

9. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Router
PSTN

10. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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
Splitters
Wide Area Network

11. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
10 10
V.35

12. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Switch
10
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Network adapter

13. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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
Switches routers
Hub

14. 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
A person who uses a computer.
Switching
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

15. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access 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
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cellular

16. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Fiber optic

17. Backbone

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18. 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.
Hub
Bridge
Fiber optic
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.

19. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
NIC (network interface card)
Network adapter
Moving
Cable

20. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Subnet
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

21. Transmission Media
10
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Medium
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

22. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
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
Router
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

23. 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.
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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

24. 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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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

25. Address

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26. Spam
Network adapter
Cable
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

27. Host
Satellite dish
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

28. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
TCP/IP
Weather
Cellular
xDSL

29. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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
Network adapter
Network Interface Card

30. 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
Ad hoc
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

31. LAN
Local Area Network
10
Download
Hub

32. ____ cables use light pulses.
Wireless
A person who uses a computer.
Network adapter
Fiber optic

33. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Half-duplex
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

34. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Moving
Satellite dish
xDSL

35. User
A person who uses a computer.
Bridge
Switching
MAC

36. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Modem
NIC (network interface card)
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.
1000BaseSX

37. Backing Up
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Voice data
Telephone

38. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Router
V.35
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Access Server

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

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40. Internet Services
Satellite
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 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

41. Peer-To-Peer 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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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
POTS (plain old telephone service)

42. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Cable
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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

43. MAN
Line of sight
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

44. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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45. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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 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 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.
Switch

46. Convergence
Telephone
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A person who uses a computer.

47. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Local Area Network
Wireless
100
Bridge

48. Connectivity Device
Telephone
10
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network Interface Card

49. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Copper fiber optic
If original files are lost or deleted.
Hub
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

50. Topology
'Network of Networks'
10 10
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Moving