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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. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Satellite dish
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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

2. NIC
Wireless
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Phone number
Network Interface Card

3. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
Switch
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

4. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Hub
IP address
Weather

5. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Access Server
Cisco Certified Network Associate
MAC
Phone number

6. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Full duplex
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

7. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Voice data
If original files are lost or deleted.
Network adapter
10GBaseT

8. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Ethernet
Network Interface Card

9. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Satellite dish
Cell phone
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Telephone

10. LAN
Local Area Network
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Weather

11. User
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Ad hoc
A person who uses a computer.
Fiber optic

12. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
Medium
Switch
Fiber optic

13. MAN
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Switches routers
Satellite dish
Metropolitan Area Network

14. Web Server
Half-duplex
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

15. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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
Line of sight

16. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Modem
Ad hoc
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

17. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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.
Satellite
Cellular adapter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

18. Local Area Network (LAN)
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.
TCP/IP
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
'Network of Networks'

19. 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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
NIC (network interface card)

20. File Server
Cellular adapter
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
Router

21. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
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
Channels
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network adapter

22. 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.
Network Interface Card
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Hub

23. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Bridge
If original files are lost or deleted.
Splitters
1000BaseSX

24. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Moving
Ethernet
PSTN
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

25. 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.
Bridge
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Telephone
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.

26. Convergence
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Splitters
Weather

27. Software Distribution
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client 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.

28. Remote Access Server
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.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

29. Stand-Alone Computer
Network Operating System
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

30. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Local Area 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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

31. Sneakernet
Radio waves
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Data

32. Scalable
Wide Area Network
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Bridge
The physical layout of computers on a network.

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

34. File Services
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Full duplex

35. CCIE

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36. Client
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 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
Router
Computing Technology Industry Association

37. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Network Operating System
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Medium
Wide Area Network

38. Restoring
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 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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

39. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer 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
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Radio waves

40. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Line of sight
Wireless
Telephone

41. Topology
Hub
Infrastructure
10GBaseT
The physical layout of computers on a network.

42. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Hub
Networking TV

43. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
Download
Network adapter

44. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
Copper
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
NIC (network interface card)

45. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cellular

46. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Computing Technology Industry Association
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

47. License Tracking
Telephone
10GBaseT
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.
Wireless

48. 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.
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
Splitters
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.
Line of sight

49. Load Balancing
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switching
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.

50. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Satellite
PSTN
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis