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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. 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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
IP address
Splitters
Network Interface Card

2. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Network adapter
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cell phone
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

3. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Moving
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 working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Cellular

4. Spam
TCP/IP
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

5. P2P Network
Fiber optic
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

6. Network
Subnet
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
10

7. Stand-Alone Computer
Wireless
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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

8. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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
Voice data
Fiber optic
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.

9. Segment
Channels
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Metropolitan Area Network
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

10. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Moving
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

11. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Download
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.
Ad hoc
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

12. Packet
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
10 10
10GBaseT
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

13. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Transmitter
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Delay time
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.

14. Workstation
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Networking TV
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

15. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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16. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Cellular
Subnet

17. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Dialup
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

18. CCNA
Bridge
Modem
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

19. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
If original files are lost or deleted.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switches routers

20. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Access Server
Radio waves
Dialup
Line of sight

21. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network adapter
Cable
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.

22. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Switches routers
MAC
1000BaseSX
Radio waves

23. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
TCP/IP
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

24. Topology
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

25. ____ cables use light pulses.
Dialup
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Fiber optic
Voice data

26. Backbone

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27. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Network adapter
MAC
Fiber optic

28. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Networking TV
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. Traffic Monitoring
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Radio waves
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 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.

30. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Satellite dish
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

31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.
Hub

32. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switching
Access 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.

33. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Networking TV
Router
Switch
Switch

34. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
Satellite dish
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Network Operating System

35. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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.
Network adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

36. 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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Splitters
Telephone
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. Peer-To-Peer Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Network adapter
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

38. Web Server
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.
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 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 manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

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

40. Protocol
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A person who uses a computer.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

41. Local Area Network (LAN)
Satellite
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Dialup
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.

42. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The physical layout of computers on a network.

43. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Weather
Hub
Copper
Network adapter

44. Software Distribution
NIC (network interface card)
Cable
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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

45. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Network adapter
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
V.35
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

46. Scalable
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.
10 10
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

47. Server
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
Satellite dish
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

48. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cable
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cellular adapter
IP address

49. LAN
Local Area Network
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Cellular adapter
Modem

50. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
MAC
10
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.