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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. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Data

2. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Cellular
10GBaseT
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.

3. Connectivity Device
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
IP address
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

4. Certification
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.
Radio waves
Data
Cable

5. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Line of sight
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

6. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
Dialup
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.

7. Peer-To-Peer Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Wide Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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

8. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Network adapter
Full duplex
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 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.

9. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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10. Motherboard
IEEE
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Moving
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.

11. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
MAC
Half-duplex
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

12. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
10 10
Subnet
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

13. Stand-Alone Computer
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 uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Wide Area Network

14. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
NIC (network interface card)
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Moving

15. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cellular
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Splitters

16. Workstation
Telephone
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.
Download
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

17. Resources
Weather
Wireless
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
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

18. NIC
Network Interface Card
Router
Network Operating System
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

19. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Weather
Local Area 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.
Ad hoc

20. Restoring
Hub
Radio waves
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Switches routers

21. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Network Interface Card
10 10
10
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

22. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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.
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.

23. Protocol
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
Switch
Switch
Radio waves

24. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
Channels
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic

25. Remote User

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26. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
Hub

27. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Bridge
Voice data
IEEE
Subnet

28. Security Auditing
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 uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
Voice data
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

29. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
Cable
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

30. Local Area Network (LAN)
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
If original files are lost or deleted.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

31. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Network adapter
Subnet
Switches routers
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

32. Web Server
Hub
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

33. LAN
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Local Area Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
Channels

34. Network
Cell phone
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Wide Area Network

35. Address

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

37. 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.
V.35
Splitters
Cable
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.

38. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
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.
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.
Bridge

39. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.
Switching
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

40. Client / Server Architecture
Network adapter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.

41. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
MAC

42. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Weather
Satellite dish

43. Packet
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 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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Cell phone

44. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Network adapter
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

45. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Half-duplex
Cellular adapter
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

46. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
'Network of Networks'
Cellular
Router

47. Internet Services
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

48. 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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
TCP/IP
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

49. Spam
Network Interface Card
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Ethernet
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

50. Sneakernet
10
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Switch