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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. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Router
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Bridge

2. Unified Communications
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.
Switching
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Network adapter

3. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Switch
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
IP address
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.

4. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Telephone
Hub
'Network of Networks'
Bridge

5. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
'Network of Networks'
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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.
Data

6. Host
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 enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
PSTN
Line of sight

7. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
Cable
A person who uses a computer.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

8. NIC
Network Interface Card
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
IEEE
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.

9. File Services
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Cellular adapter
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

10. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Data
Line of sight
Cellular

11. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
10GBaseT
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
IP address
xDSL

12. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Router
Modem
Voice data
Phone number

13. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
Switches routers
Switching
Satellite

14. Certification
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Weather
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.
Access Server

15. Software Distribution
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
Satellite dish
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

16. Mail Services
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
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The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.

17. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Satellite
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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.

18. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
V.35

19. Network Operating System (NOS)
Metropolitan Area Network
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Line of sight
Transmitter

20. File Server
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Line of sight
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

21. Address Management
10GBaseT
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cellular adapter

22. Remote User

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23. Address

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24. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Delay time
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Half-duplex
Switch

25. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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26. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A person who uses a computer.
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.

27. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Voice data
TCP/IP
Wireless

28. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Telephone
Splitters
Switches routers
Radio waves

29. User
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 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.
Bridge
A person who uses a computer.

30. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
TCP/IP
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Copper fiber optic
Switching

31. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Networking TV
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
10GBaseT

32. Stand-Alone Computer
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Subnet
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network adapter

33. Traffic Monitoring
PSTN
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.
'Network of Networks'
Delay time

34. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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
Satellite dish
Metropolitan Area Network
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.

35. Wide Area Network (WAN)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Ad hoc
Network Operating System

36. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Network adapter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Channels
Copper fiber optic

37. Addressing
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 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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Modem

38. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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
Transmitter
Wide Area Network
Switch

39. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
Fiber optic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Twisted pair
Medium

40. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Phone number
Computing Technology Industry Association
Transmitter

41. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Medium
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

42. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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Network adapter

43. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
10GBaseT
Bridge

44. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Splitters
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

45. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Download
Network adapter
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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.

46. Web Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Networking TV
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

47. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Network Interface Card

48. NOS
IEEE
Network Operating System
Hub
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.

49. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cell phone
Cable
Full duplex
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

50. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Wireless
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Copper fiber optic
Ethernet