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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. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
Local Area Network
Phone number

2. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Splitters
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Networking TV

3. Print Services
Subnet
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10GBaseT

4. Soft Skills
Metropolitan Area Network
Full duplex
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.
Weather

5. Unified Communications
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 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.
Modem

6. Restoring
Network Operating System
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

7. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Full duplex
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Ethernet
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

8. Address

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9. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
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.

10. Packet
Ethernet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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A computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network. In some cases - a ______ could also act as a server. The term ______ may also refer to the user of a ______ workstation or a ______ software application

11. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
Copper
Modem
Cell phone

12. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Bridge
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Metropolitan Area Network

13. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

14. Remote User

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15. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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
Copper fiber optic
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

16. Addressing
Router
Bridge
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

17. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Switch
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.
Radio waves
Switching

18. Client
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 computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network. In some cases - a ______ could also act as a server. The term ______ may also refer to the user of a ______ workstation or a ______ software application
Weather
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.

19. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Satellite dish
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.
Modem
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.

20. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Router

21. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
IP address
Cellular

22. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Subnet
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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23. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
Fiber optic
Network Operating System
Switch

24. WAN
Wide Area Network
Line of sight
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Full duplex

25. Node
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network Interface Card
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

26. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Cellular adapter
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.
Twisted pair
Network adapter

27. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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 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
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Hub

28. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
Cellular adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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

29. Network+ (Net+)
Local Area Network
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.
Bridge
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.

30. Topology
Local Area Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
10GBaseT

31. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
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.
Weather
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

32. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Cellular adapter
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
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

33. CompTIA
Router
Transmitter
Computing Technology Industry Association
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

34. Traffic
Bridge
Network adapter
Switch
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

35. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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36. 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.
Fiber optic
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
Twisted pair
Transmitter

37. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network. In some cases - a ______ could also act as a server. The term ______ may also refer to the user of a ______ workstation or a ______ software application
Telephone
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Half-duplex

38. NOS
Half-duplex
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.

39. Server
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

40. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switch
Metropolitan Area Network
xDSL

41. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
xDSL
Switch
Switching

42. Address Management
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.
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.
xDSL
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

43. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Weather
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

44. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Medium
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

45. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
10GBaseT
Network adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected 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.

46. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
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.
Channels
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 that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

47. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Router
1000BaseSX
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Switch

48. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Switching
Wireless
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.

49. License Tracking
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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Switch
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.

50. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Channels
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.