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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. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Wide Area Network
'Network of Networks'
Switches routers
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.

2. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.

3. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
100
Wireless
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Satellite

4. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Network Operating System
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

5. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Bridge
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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
56

6. Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
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 person who uses a computer.
Wide Area Network

7. 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.
Wide Area Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Telephone
Dialup

8. Backing Up
1000BaseSX
Splitters
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

9. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
100
Copper fiber optic
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

10. Sneakernet
IEEE
IP address
Copper fiber optic
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

11. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
10GBaseT
Cable

12. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
Delay time
Hub
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

13. CCIE

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14. Peer-To-Peer Network
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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

15. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
If original files are lost or deleted.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

16. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Switch
100
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Half-duplex

17. Protocol
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.
Access Server
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 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.

18. Remote Access 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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Dialup

19. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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.
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
Telephone
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

20. User
A person who uses a computer.
Access Server
Telephone
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

21. Network Operating System (NOS)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
1000BaseSX

22. Segment
Download
Channels
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

23. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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24. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Bridge
1000BaseSX
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

25. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
'Network of Networks'
If original files are lost or deleted.
10 10
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

26. Stand-Alone Computer
Switches routers
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Computing Technology Industry Association

27. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
TCP/IP
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
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.

28. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Networking TV
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
Modem
Wireless

29. Addressing
Wide Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Moving
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.

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

31. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Network adapter
Access Server
Fiber optic
IEEE

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

33. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Fiber optic
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

34. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Cellular adapter
Modem
Hub
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

35. 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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Network adapter
Network adapter

36. Client
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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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

37. NOS
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
Router
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.

38. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
10GBaseT
Hub
Bridge

39. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Local Area Network
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

40. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
Ethernet
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Ad hoc

41. Address

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42. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Ad hoc
Ethernet

43. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.

44. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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.
Switches routers
Satellite dish
Telephone

45. Workstation
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
'Network of Networks'
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

46. Packet
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Delay time
TCP/IP
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

47. 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.
Switching
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Data

48. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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49. File Services
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Access Server
Local Area Network
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

50. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Bridge
Copper fiber optic
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