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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. CCIE

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2. 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
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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

3. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
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.
Splitters
Half-duplex

4. 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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
10 10
Splitters
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

5. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
V.35
Modem
Ad hoc
IEEE

6. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Weather
Ad hoc

7. Remote User

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8. Segment
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Dialup
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

9. Client / Server Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to 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.
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
'Network of Networks'

10. Mail Server
Twisted pair
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

11. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Copper
Ethernet
Network adapter

12. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Infrastructure
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
Ethernet
Medium

13. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Fiber optic
10 10
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.

14. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Hub
Cellular
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

15. Client
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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
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.
Hub

16. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

17. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Fiber optic
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Delay time
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

18. Load Balancing
Radio waves
xDSL
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
IEEE

19. Address Management
Radio waves
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.
Copper fiber optic
Wide Area Network

20. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Ethernet
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
Switches routers

21. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Router
Copper fiber optic
Phone number
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

22. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
V.35
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

23. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Router
Subnet
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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

24. Server
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
If original files are lost or deleted.
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
NIC (network interface card)

25. User
Metropolitan Area Network
Router
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A person who uses a computer.

26. File Server
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Weather
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Network Interface Card

27. LAN
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Local Area Network
10

28. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
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.
Dialup
Channels

29. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Moving
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
V.35

30. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Satellite dish
Voice data
Network Operating System

31. ____ cables use light pulses.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
Fiber optic

32. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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33. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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
Satellite
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.
Satellite dish

34. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Operating System
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Metropolitan Area Network

35. Restoring
Ad hoc
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Switch
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

36. Topology
IEEE
The physical layout of computers on a network.
100
Cellular adapter

37. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Delay time
Cellular

38. Address

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39. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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 person who uses a computer.

40. 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 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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Ethernet

41. Resources
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.
Download
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Bridge

42. 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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Half-duplex
Modem
Metropolitan Area Network

43. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Network Operating System
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

44. 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.
Router
Fiber optic
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

45. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Switching
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Copper
10GBaseT

46. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
Hub

47. CCNA
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Download
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

48. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Switches routers
Fiber optic
Network adapter
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

49. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Switching
Router

50. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Telephone
Network adapter