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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. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Delay time
Download

2. Address Management
Router
PSTN
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.
Hub

3. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Telephone
Cellular
Modem

4. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Fiber optic
100
56
NIC (network interface card)

5. CompTIA
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Computing Technology Industry Association
Networking TV

6. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Twisted pair
10 10
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

7. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Hub
Access Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

8. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
10
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
MAC

9. NIC
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Network Interface Card

10. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
Hub
Dialup
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

11. Address

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12. Scalable
Infrastructure
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Ad hoc
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

13. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Wireless
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
10GBaseT

14. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Delay time
Switches routers

15. Certification
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

16. P2P Network
MAC
PSTN
Peer-To-Peer Network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

17. CCIE

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18. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Telephone
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Weather

19. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Bridge
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Data

20. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Fiber optic
Moving
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Channels

21. Client / Server Network
1000BaseSX
Fiber optic
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

22. Segment
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Line of sight
Peer-To-Peer Network.

23. Motherboard
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.
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.
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

24. Node
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
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.

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

26. Traffic Monitoring
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
Ethernet
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

27. 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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A person who uses a computer.
10 10

28. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
PSTN
Local Area Network
Copper fiber optic

29. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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30. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Telephone
Twisted pair

31. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
'Network of Networks'
NIC (network interface card)

32. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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33. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10 10
IP address
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

34. Server
IEEE
Access 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
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

35. 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.
10 10
Telephone
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Ethernet

36. Print Services
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Full duplex
Cell phone

37. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Cable
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
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

38. Spam
NIC (network interface card)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
'Network of Networks'
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

39. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Delay time
Local Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Fiber optic

40. User
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A person who uses a computer.
Radio waves

41. ____ cables use light pulses.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Fiber optic
Cell phone
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

42. Connectivity Device
Wireless
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
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

43. Local Area Network (LAN)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Switch
Switches routers

44. Protocol
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
TCP/IP

45. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Radio waves
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.

46. 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
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Subnet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

47. Resources
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Medium
Moving

48. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Splitters
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

49. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
10 10
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Modem

50. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Half-duplex
Cell phone
Fiber optic