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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. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Telephone
Delay time
Channels
Router

2. 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.
Ethernet
Network adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

3. Software Distribution
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
TCP/IP

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

5. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Copper

6. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
56
Splitters

7. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Copper fiber optic
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.
Ad hoc
Cisco Certified Network Associate

8. Spam
Ad hoc
Fiber optic
IEEE
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

9. 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
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
TCP/IP
Phone number
Satellite dish

10. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
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.
Router
PSTN

11. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Switch
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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

12. Internet Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on 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.
'Network of Networks'
Hub

13. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Cellular adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Phone number
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

14. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Ad hoc
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

15. Network Operating System (NOS)
Half-duplex
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Medium
Metropolitan Area Network

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

17. Network+ (Net+)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Splitters

18. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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19. Security Auditing
Fiber optic
'Network of Networks'
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

20. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Dialup

21. 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.
Switch
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.
Transmitter

22. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cable
Cellular

23. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Medium
PSTN
Data
TCP/IP

24. Unified Communications
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Full duplex

25. NOS
Network Operating System
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

26. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Twisted pair
Switching
Access Server

27. Peer-To-Peer Network
Network Operating System
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

28. Stand-Alone Computer
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Bridge

29. Mail Services
Modem
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
Infrastructure
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

30. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Bridge
Switches routers

31. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
Switch
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

32. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cable
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.
Copper

33. Local Area Network (LAN)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Voice data
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Satellite dish

34. MAN
Half-duplex
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Hub
Metropolitan Area Network

35. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Copper
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
MAC

36. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Moving
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.

37. 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.
Full duplex
Metropolitan Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

38. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

39. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
V.35
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 of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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

40. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Fiber optic
Ethernet
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

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

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42. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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.
V.35
Line of sight

43. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Weather
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

44. File Server
IEEE
Switching
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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

45. Backbone

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46. Packet
Wide Area Network
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

47. CCIE

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48. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Splitters
Line of sight
Voice data

49. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Router
MAC
Wireless
Moving

50. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Bridge
Switches routers
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.