Test your basic knowledge |

Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Transmitter
Radio waves
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

2. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
xDSL
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.
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

3. 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.
Transmitter
Delay time
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Telephone

4. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

5. Node
Copper
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Transmitter

6. Workstation
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Medium
Switching

7. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

8. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Local Area 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.
MAC
xDSL

9. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A person who uses a computer.

10. Network+ (Net+)
MAC
Line of sight
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.
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.

11. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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
Router
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

12. Software Distribution
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

13. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging 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
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Telephone

14. 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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Splitters
Fiber optic
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.

15. Motherboard
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network Interface Card
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Full duplex

16. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
Satellite
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

17. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Networking TV
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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

18. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Delay time
Bridge
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

19. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Ethernet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
V.35

20. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
10GBaseT
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

21. Mail Services
Wide Area Network
Download
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 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

22. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

23. Address Management
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.
Download
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
'Network of Networks'

24. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

25. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Infrastructure
Radio waves
Networking TV
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

26. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Satellite
Router
Weather
Access Server

27. Print Services
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

28. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The physical layout of computers on a network.
xDSL

29. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
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
Phone number
10
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

30. Address

31. P2P Network
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.
Line of sight
Peer-To-Peer Network.
'Network of Networks'

32. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Telephone
Splitters
Cable
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

33. Unified Communications
Cellular adapter
Ethernet
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

34. Client
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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

35. LAN
Local Area Network
IP address
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Network adapter

36. Load Balancing
Network Interface Card
Fiber optic
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.

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

38. Backing Up
Telephone
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

39. Addressing
MAC
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.
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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

40. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Telephone
Switch

41. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
IEEE
Switches routers
56

42. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Fiber optic
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

43. Management Services
10 10
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
IEEE
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

44. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Satellite dish
Router
POTS (plain old telephone service)

45. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

46. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Voice data
IEEE
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
V.35

47. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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
Fiber optic

48. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Ad hoc
Satellite dish
Bridge
10 10

49. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Telephone
Weather
Network Operating System

50. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Telephone
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
Copper