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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. User
A person who uses a computer.
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.
Satellite
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

2. CCNA
Weather
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.

3. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Delay time
Network Interface Card
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.

4. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Cellular adapter
Bridge
V.35

5. Certification
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.
Ad hoc
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

6. Mail Server
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.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

7. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Switches routers
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Networking TV
1000BaseSX

8. NOS
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
Network Operating System
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Computing Technology Industry Association

9. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10
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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

10. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect 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
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
Switches routers
Half-duplex

11. Addressing
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
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

12. Asset Management

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13. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A person who uses a computer.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.
Fiber optic

14. Address Management
Access Server
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Switch

15. Network+ (Net+)
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 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 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 physical layout of computers on a network.

16. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Cell phone
Network Interface Card
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Router

17. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Network Interface Card
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. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Switching
V.35
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

19. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Cellular adapter
Switch
Modem
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

20. Backing Up
Computing Technology Industry Association
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
IP address

21. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
Infrastructure
Fiber optic
Data

22. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
Networking TV
Transmitter
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.

23. Host
Delay time
Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

24. Traffic
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

25. File Server
Subnet
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Medium
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

26. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Router
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Data

27. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Router
'Network of Networks'

28. Backbone

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29. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Wireless
Splitters
'Network of Networks'

30. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network Operating System

31. Server
Twisted pair
Computing Technology Industry Association
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 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

32. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Switch
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
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.

33. 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.
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.
Full duplex
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Splitters

34. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Copper
1000BaseSX
Line of sight

35. License Tracking
10GBaseT
Networking TV
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.
MAC

36. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
IP address
TCP/IP
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

37. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cell phone
Fiber optic

38. 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 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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
TCP/IP
Telephone

39. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Download
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Bridge

40. Remote Access Server
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Ethernet
Local Area Network

41. Spam
Phone number
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

42. Workstation
Subnet
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

43. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Local Area Network
Bridge
Weather
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

44. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
Wireless

45. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
A person who uses a computer.
56
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Ad hoc

46. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Channels
Switching

47. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Telephone
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.

48. File Services
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Satellite dish
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

49. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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.
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
Line of sight

50. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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.
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
Wide Area Network
Switch