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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. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Phone number
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.
NIC (network interface card)
Satellite

2. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
10 10
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

3. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Full duplex
Switches routers
Bridge
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

4. Network
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.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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.

5. Server
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
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Ad hoc
Telephone

6. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Bridge
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Download
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

7. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Switch
Access Server
Transmitter

8. Workstation
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

9. Internet Services
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cable
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

10. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Network Operating System
Copper
V.35

11. File Server
Channels
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
10 10

12. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
V.35
Fiber optic
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.
Ad hoc

13. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Copper fiber optic
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
Modem
Switching

14. Print Services
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
MAC

15. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Telephone
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

16. Address

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17. Management Services
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Router
Radio waves

18. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
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.
Modem
10
Weather

19. WAN
Computing Technology Industry Association
Switching
Moving
Wide Area Network

20. Motherboard
Weather
Copper
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.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

21. LAN
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cellular
Local Area Network

22. Web Server
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router
Cisco Certified Network Associate

23. Client / Server Architecture
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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 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

24. Certification
Ad hoc
Wireless
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.

25. Convergence
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
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.

26. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network adapter
Medium

27. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
100
MAC
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

28. 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.
IP address
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.
Cellular
Splitters

29. Asset Management

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30. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
'Network of Networks'
Satellite dish
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
Modem

31. NIC
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
10 10
Network Interface Card
Cellular

32. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

33. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

34. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
Copper
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 manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

35. Traffic
'Network of Networks'
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Modem
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

36. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

37. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
Access Server
Computing Technology Industry Association

38. Mail Services
Switch
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 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
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

39. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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40. 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.
Network adapter
Computing Technology Industry Association
Full duplex

41. Remote Access Server
Dialup
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Fiber optic

42. Stand-Alone Computer
Delay time
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.
Switching

43. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
xDSL
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Delay time

44. 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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Line of sight
NIC (network interface card)

45. Address Management
If original files are lost or deleted.
Network adapter
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.

46. Client
Data
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.
Hub
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

47. Node
Twisted pair
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Channels
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

48. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Ethernet
Full duplex
PSTN
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.

49. ____ cables use electrical signals.
56
Copper
Copper fiber optic
V.35

50. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Wireless
Data
Medium
Radio waves