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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. Restoring
Network Operating System
Cellular
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

2. LAN
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Delay time
Local Area Network
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

3. Load Balancing
10
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

4. NIC
NIC (network interface card)
Network Interface Card
Metropolitan Area Network
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.

5. 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.
Bridge
Router
Transmitter
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

6. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Dialup
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

7. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Fiber optic
V.35
Router

8. Spam
TCP/IP
Switches routers
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

9. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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
1000BaseSX
Router
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

10. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Cisco Certified Network Associate
If original files are lost or deleted.
Weather
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

11. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Networking TV
10GBaseT
Wireless
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

12. Remote User

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13. Topology
100
The physical layout of computers on a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Delay time

14. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
Network Interface Card
Satellite dish
Network Operating System
Full duplex

15. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
Hub
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
PSTN

16. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Weather
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Network adapter
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

17. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

18. Asset Management

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19. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Hub
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Networking TV
POTS (plain old telephone service)

20. Management Services
1000BaseSX
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Channels
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

21. CompTIA
TCP/IP
Data
Computing Technology Industry Association
10 10

22. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Telephone
Data
Wireless
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

23. MAN
Telephone
Metropolitan Area Network
Cellular adapter
Satellite

24. Software Distribution
Access Server
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Switch
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

25. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Delay time
If original files are lost or deleted.

26. Packet
Ethernet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Moving
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.

27. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

28. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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.
Network Operating System
PSTN
IP address

29. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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 uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
Wireless
Cellular adapter

30. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Channels
Wide Area Network

31. Network Operating System (NOS)
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 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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A person who uses a computer.

32. Convergence
Network Operating System
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Bridge
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

33. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Delay time
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

34. What's another name for Remote 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
Transmitter
Access Server
Cellular

35. Sneakernet
Computing Technology Industry Association
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Twisted pair
'Network of Networks'

36. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Transmitter
Infrastructure
Phone number

37. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Hub
10 10
Voice data
IEEE

38. Soft Skills
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.
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.

39. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Ethernet
Hub
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

40. Scalable
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Full duplex
IP address
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

41. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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.
IEEE
Satellite
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Wireless
Bridge
Half-duplex

43. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
100
Half-duplex

44. Client / Server Network
Networking TV
Telephone
Cable
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.

45. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Subnet
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Ethernet

46. NOS
10GBaseT
Network Operating System
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

47. Security Auditing
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks 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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

48. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Ad hoc

49. Host
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Ad hoc
TCP/IP

50. 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.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
100
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