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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Mail Server
Medium
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.
Hub
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

2. Client
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.
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.
Switches routers
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

3. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
Router
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.
Fiber optic

4. Scalable
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Wide Area Network
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Radio waves

5. CompTIA
Dialup
IEEE
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Computing Technology Industry Association

6. Client / Server Architecture
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Medium
Copper

7. User
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
A person who uses a computer.
IP address
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.

8. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
10
10 10
Satellite dish
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

9. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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.
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.

10. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Access Server
Switching
Download

11. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Wide Area Network
Channels
Bridge
Router

12. Resources
Satellite
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

13. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

14. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Router
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Fiber optic
Network Operating System

15. LAN
Local Area Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
IEEE
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

16. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
Delay time
Router
Fiber optic

17. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Wide Area Network
Hub
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.

18. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Weather
Subnet
Satellite

19. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Twisted pair
Switch
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Computing Technology Industry Association

20. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Switch
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
NIC (network interface card)
If original files are lost or deleted.

21. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cable
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Cell phone
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.

22. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

23. Address Management
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.
Download
Satellite
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.

24. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

25. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Hub
Satellite
Data
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

26. 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
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.
TCP/IP
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switch

27. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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.
Access Server
Router

28. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Network Operating System

29. Internet Services
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Fiber optic
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

30. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
Cable
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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

31. Remote User

32. Topology
Network adapter
Bridge
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Networking TV

33. Transmission Media
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
Computing Technology Industry Association
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

34. Client / Server Network
Network adapter
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
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

35. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

36. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Copper fiber optic
Telephone
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.

37. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

38. File Services
Router
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Router

39. Internet
Switch
Telephone
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

40. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Fiber optic
MAC
Splitters

41. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
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
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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

42. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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
Router

43. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access 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.
Half-duplex
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

44. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Weather
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.
Satellite
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

45. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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.
Switching
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Ad hoc

46. ____ cables use light pulses.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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
Fiber optic
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

47. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Half-duplex
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Switches routers
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

48. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Telephone
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

49. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
10GBaseT
Moving
Network adapter

50. Convergence
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
PSTN
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.