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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. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
1000BaseSX
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Full duplex

2. Remote Access Server
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Subnet
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge

3. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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.
Modem
Fiber optic
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

4. Protocol
Networking TV
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
Wide Area Network

5. Client
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
Network Interface Card
Fiber optic
Line of sight

6. Internet Services
10GBaseT
Metropolitan Area Network
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.

7. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Delay time
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

8. WAN
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Wide Area Network
If original files are lost or deleted.

9. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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 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 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.

10. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
100
xDSL
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.
Router

11. Scalable
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A person who uses a computer.

12. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Local Area Network
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.

13. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
MAC
Subnet
Infrastructure
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

14. Address

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15. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
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
Switching

16. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Modem
Switches routers
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

17. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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.
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
Cable
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

18. CompTIA
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Computing Technology Industry Association
xDSL
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.

19. Convergence
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Channels
MAC

20. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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
Hub
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
10 10

21. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
PSTN
Router

22. 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
Copper fiber optic
1000BaseSX
NIC (network interface card)

23. Soft Skills
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Bridge

24. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Switch
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.
Data

25. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Transmitter
Ad hoc
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

26. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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.
Ethernet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.

27. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
Router
Telephone
TCP/IP

28. Peer-To-Peer Network
Telephone
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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

29. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Half-duplex
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Metropolitan Area Network

30. Management Services
Fiber optic
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Metropolitan Area Network
Local Area Network

31. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
Copper fiber optic
Router

32. CCIE

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33. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

34. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Cisco Certified Network Associate
NIC (network interface card)
Hub

35. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Splitters

36. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Metropolitan Area Network

37. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Medium
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

38. Client / Server Network
10 10
Network Operating System
Medium
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.

39. Packet
Network adapter
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
'Network of Networks'
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.

40. Load Balancing
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Network Interface Card
V.35
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

41. Transmission Media
Voice data
Bridge
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Radio waves

42. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

43. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
10GBaseT
Moving

44. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Splitters
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

45. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cable
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Delay time

46. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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
Download
Ad hoc
Switches routers

47. Mail 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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.

48. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Transmitter

49. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Network adapter
Modem
Network adapter

50. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
Network Operating System
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
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.