Comptia Network Fundamentals

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
• If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
• Match each statement with the correct term.
• Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Networking TV
Infrastructure
Modem
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.


2. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Twisted pair
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


3. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Switching
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.


4. Address


5. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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
10GBaseT
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


6. 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
TCP/IP
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Switch
Phone number


7. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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.
10 10
Local Area Network
Ad hoc


8. Host
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Modem
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


9. Client
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
Line of sight
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


10. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Bridge
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.


11. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination 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
Fiber optic
Weather


12. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Hub
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.
Splitters


13. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
10
IP address
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.


14. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Modem
Ad hoc
Line of sight
100


15. NIC
Twisted pair
Network Interface Card
If original files are lost or deleted.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


16. Print Services
PSTN
Router
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.


17. Topology
If original files are lost or deleted.
Weather
The physical layout of computers 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.


18. Node
Hub
Switching
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
POTS (plain old telephone service)


19. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Infrastructure
Phone number
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.


20. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
1000BaseSX
IEEE
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.
100


21. NOS
10GBaseT
Network Operating System
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Bridge


22. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Weather
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.


23. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)


24. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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
Local Area Network
Switch
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


25. Scalable
Moving
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
IP address


26. License Tracking
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Satellite dish
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.


27. Workstation
Cisco Certified Network Associate
If original files are lost or deleted.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)


28. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
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.
Radio waves
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Twisted pair


29. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
Router
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cellular


30. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Metropolitan Area Network
Channels
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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


31. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Network adapter
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Switches routers
Cable


32. CompTIA
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Wide Area Network


33. Asset Management


34. Unified Communications
10 10
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


35. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.


36. Protocol
Fiber optic
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Half-duplex
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


37. Backing Up
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Router
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.


38. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Moving
Wide Area Network
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
Switches routers


39. Internet Services
Networking TV
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Access Server
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.


40. CCNA
Moving
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Cisco Certified Network Associate


41. Connectivity Device
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


42. Mail Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


43. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?


44. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
PSTN
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Transmitter
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


45. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Network adapter
Access Server
56
Router


46. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
IEEE
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Hub


47. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Dialup
xDSL
10 10


48. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
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
Switches routers
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.


49. Network+ (Net+)
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.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
TCP/IP
100


50. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Twisted pair
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.
xDSL
Infrastructure