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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. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cable
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Access Server

2. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
10 10
Bridge
Channels

3. P2P Network
Satellite dish
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Moving
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

4. Asset Management

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5. Workstation
Infrastructure
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Networking TV

6. WAN
MAC
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Wide Area Network
Subnet

7. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Hub
100
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.

8. Soft Skills
Cellular adapter
Bridge
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.
Router

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

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10. 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.
Wide Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
Twisted pair
Telephone

11. Load Balancing
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
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

12. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Cable
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.
Cell phone
IP address

13. File Services
Wireless
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Full 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.

14. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Twisted pair
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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

15. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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
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.
Data
V.35

16. Unified Communications
Data
Local Area Network
Cell phone
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

17. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Ethernet
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Transmitter
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.

18. NIC
Network Interface Card
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
Transmitter

19. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Dialup
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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
MAC

20. CCIE

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21. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Router
Copper fiber optic

22. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Ad hoc
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.
Copper fiber optic
Networking TV

23. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Telephone
Metropolitan Area Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

24. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Satellite dish
Network adapter
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

25. Spam
Metropolitan Area Network
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

26. Mail Services
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Dialup
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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

27. Sneakernet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Transmitter
Fiber optic

28. Client
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 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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Data

29. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Twisted pair
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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

30. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
PSTN
Subnet
Router
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

31. Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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 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
Computing Technology Industry Association

32. Traffic
Telephone
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Networking TV
Satellite dish

33. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Channels
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
Twisted pair
Satellite

34. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
10GBaseT
A person who uses a computer.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
1000BaseSX

35. Client / Server Architecture
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.
Bridge
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

36. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
Transmitter
Dialup
10

37. File Server
Weather
Phone number
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

38. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Cable
10GBaseT
Network Interface Card
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

39. Network+ (Net+)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.

40. Resources
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Bridge
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Splitters

41. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Infrastructure
10GBaseT
Network adapter
PSTN

42. Host
Router
Hub
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

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

44. 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
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.
Satellite
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

45. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
10GBaseT
Computing Technology Industry Association
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

46. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Ad hoc
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

47. Remote Access Server
Phone number
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Splitters
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

48. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Cable
Ethernet
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Half-duplex

49. Backing Up
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switching
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

50. CCNA
Switches routers
Ethernet
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.