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Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. LAN
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Local Area Network
'Network of Networks'
Phone number

2. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.

3. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
IP address
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

4. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Half-duplex
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

5. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Line of sight
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.
Phone number

6. Addressing
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 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 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
Switching

7. Remote Access Server
Switching
Networking TV
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

8. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Copper fiber optic
Phone number
56

9. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
10
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.
56
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

10. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Copper fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

11. Workstation
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Fiber optic
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

12. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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
TCP/IP
10 10

13. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Radio waves
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 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.
10GBaseT

14. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
100
Network Interface Card

15. Connectivity Device
100
Subnet
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Router

16. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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
IEEE
10
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

17. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cable
Wide Area Network
Moving

18. Client / Server Architecture
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.
Voice data
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
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

19. Convergence
10GBaseT
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

20. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Dialup
Copper fiber optic
'Network of Networks'
Wireless

21. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.

22. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

23. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Fiber optic
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.
Voice data

24. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Hub
Network Interface Card
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Router

25. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.
Local Area Network
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

26. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
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.
Network Operating System
Bridge

27. 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.
100
Radio waves
Bridge
Cisco Certified Network Associate

28. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
MAC
TCP/IP
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.

29. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Networking TV
Wide Area Network

30. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1000BaseSX
Cellular

31. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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
Cellular adapter
Satellite dish
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

32. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Line of sight
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.

33. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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.
Channels
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

34. Client
Switches routers
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 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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

35. Mail Services
If original files are lost or deleted.
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 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
10

36. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Fiber optic
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.
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.

37. Backing Up
Network adapter
Download
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Wireless

38. Address

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39. Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Fiber optic
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.
Local Area Network

40. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
If original files are lost or deleted.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Router
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

41. Backbone

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42. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Dialup
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
56

43. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Moving
Radio waves
10GBaseT

44. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Copper
Delay time
Ad hoc
Telephone

45. Traffic Monitoring
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.
Wide 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.
Fiber optic

46. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
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.
Telephone
Access Server
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

47. File Server
10 10
10GBaseT
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

48. Asset Management

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49. Network+ (Net+)
Ad hoc
Full 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.
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.

50. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
NIC (network interface card)
IP address
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.