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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Remote Access Server
Dialup
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

2. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Cable
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Copper

3. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Data
IEEE
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
Voice data

4. P2P Network
10GBaseT
Networking TV
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

5. Network Operating System (NOS)
Network adapter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Splitters
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

6. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Phone number
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.

7. Client / Server Network
Voice data
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.
IEEE
Half-duplex

8. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Network Operating System
Router
10GBaseT

9. Peer-To-Peer Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Fiber optic
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

10. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Copper
Channels

11. 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
Line of sight
Modem
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

12. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
Infrastructure
POTS (plain old telephone service)
100

13. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Computing Technology Industry Association
'Network of Networks'
10GBaseT
Cisco Certified Network Associate

14. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Hub

15. Convergence
Switch
Router
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Infrastructure

16. Resources
Metropolitan Area Network
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

17. Segment
If original files are lost or deleted.
Network Operating System
Cell phone
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

18. NIC
Network Interface Card
V.35
Router
Local Area Network

19. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Transmitter
Satellite
IEEE
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.

20. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
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.
Ethernet
MAC

21. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Half-duplex
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

22. Node
Networking TV
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
10

23. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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
Access Server

24. Backbone

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25. CCIE

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26. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Medium

27. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.
Moving
Local Area Network

28. Address

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29. 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.
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
Transmitter
Telephone
MAC

30. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Fiber optic
If original files are lost or deleted.
Network adapter
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.

31. CompTIA
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Computing Technology Industry Association

32. Internet Services
Line of sight
1000BaseSX
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 that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

33. Soft Skills
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.
Splitters
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.
Wireless

34. File Server
Modem
xDSL
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

35. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
Full duplex
Copper
POTS (plain old telephone service)

36. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Data
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.
PSTN
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

37. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Switches routers
Modem
Radio waves
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

38. Server
Copper fiber optic
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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
Satellite

39. Remote User

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40. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Fiber optic
Hub

41. 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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network Interface Card
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

42. Host
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1000BaseSX

43. MAN
Phone number
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.
Ethernet
Metropolitan Area Network

44. Spam
MAC
Phone number
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

45. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Dialup
Download
Cable
Network adapter

46. 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.
Splitters
Medium
Cable
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

47. 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
Computing Technology Industry Association
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Switch
TCP/IP

48. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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.
Cellular adapter
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.
Fiber optic

49. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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
Network adapter
Infrastructure
Modem

50. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Moving
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.
Phone number