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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. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Switches routers
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Radio waves

2. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Full duplex
Network adapter
IP address
Download

3. 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.
Full duplex
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Network Operating System
Satellite dish

4. Remote User

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5. Soft Skills
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
Download
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

6. WAN
Modem
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.
Wide Area Network
Router

7. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Phone number
Cell phone
Copper fiber optic
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

8. Local Area Network (LAN)
10GBaseT
Hub
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
xDSL

9. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Switches routers
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Ethernet

10. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
V.35
Ethernet
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.

11. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Subnet
Moving
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

12. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Download
Half-duplex
Channels

13. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
Network Operating System
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
Access Server

14. Address

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15. Mail Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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
Ethernet
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.

16. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
Networking TV
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.
Router

17. Server
A professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
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
Bridge
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

18. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Line of sight
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
MAC

19. 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.
Twisted pair
1000BaseSX
MAC
Full duplex

20. Network
TCP/IP
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
Phone number

21. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
IEEE
Hub
Copper
Cable

22. License Tracking
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.
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.
Switch
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

23. Addressing
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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

24. Resources
Medium
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Network Interface Card

25. Asset Management

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26. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination 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.
Router
Telephone
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

27. ____ cables use light pulses.
Router
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
V.35
Fiber optic

28. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Router
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Router
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

29. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Network adapter
Switching
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

30. Peer-To-Peer Network
Satellite
Cable
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
Switches routers

31. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Splitters
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

32. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
10GBaseT
Fiber optic
Satellite dish
Data

33. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Bridge
xDSL
Ethernet

34. Network Operating System (NOS)
Telephone
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Data

35. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Transmitter
100
Switch

36. Traffic
Full duplex
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
IEEE

37. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
IP address
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

38. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Network adapter
Data
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

39. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
TCP/IP
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Switch
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

40. Client
Router
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
Hub
Network adapter

41. P2P Network
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Ethernet
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

42. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
Router
Splitters

43. Workstation
1000BaseSX
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
PSTN

44. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
xDSL
Modem
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

45. Certification
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.
Moving
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.

46. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Delay time
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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

47. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switching
Half-duplex
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switches routers

48. Software Distribution
Fiber optic
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Networking TV

49. Topology
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

50. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Router
Delay time
1000BaseSX
Network Operating System