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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Internet
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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

2. NOS
Network Operating System
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Router
Router

3. 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
Wireless
'Network of Networks'
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

4. Connectivity Device
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.
Router
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

5. Asset Management

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6. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Radio waves
Copper

7. Host
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Channels
Switch

8. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
10GBaseT
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Download

9. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Router
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.
PSTN

10. Packet
Delay time
Ad hoc
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.

11. File Services
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Bridge
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

12. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
Bridge
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

13. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

14. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Weather
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.
Bridge

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

16. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
xDSL
10
56
Voice data

17. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
10GBaseT
IEEE
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Full duplex

18. ____ cables use light pulses.
Ad hoc
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

19. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
If original files are lost or deleted.
1000BaseSX

20. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
MAC
Dialup
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

21. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Switches routers
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
PSTN
Medium

22. Node
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Ethernet
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

23. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Subnet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network adapter

24. User
A person who uses a computer.
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
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

25. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.
'Network of Networks'
Fiber optic

26. Server
Line of sight
Dialup
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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

27. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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
Data
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

28. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to 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

29. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Satellite
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Download
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.

30. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Line of sight
Wireless
MAC

31. Management Services
Ad hoc
Full duplex
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

32. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Splitters
IP address

33. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Networking TV
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.

34. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

35. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Subnet
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.
Copper fiber optic
Ethernet

36. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Full duplex
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.
NIC (network interface card)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

37. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
10 10
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

38. WAN
Wide Area Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
1000BaseSX
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

39. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Access Server
Copper fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.

40. Network+ (Net+)
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.
Cellular
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
Transmitter

41. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?

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42. 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.
Switches routers
Full duplex
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.
Transmitter

43. 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.
IEEE
Satellite
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
Bridge

44. Address Management
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 person who uses a computer.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Ad hoc

45. Stand-Alone Computer
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 that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Satellite
A person who uses a computer.

46. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
NIC (network interface card)
Switch
Ad hoc
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.

47. Backbone

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48. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Subnet

49. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Router
V.35
Infrastructure

50. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Phone number
10GBaseT
NIC (network interface card)