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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. File Server
Switches routers
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.

2. Traffic
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
Moving
Bridge
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

3. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

4. Node
Dialup
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.
Telephone

5. WAN
56
Wide Area Network
If original files are lost or deleted.
Access Server

6. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Router
Switch
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Ethernet

7. Restoring
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
100
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

8. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Moving
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network adapter
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.

9. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
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
Network Interface Card
Voice data

10. 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
Bridge
TCP/IP
Network adapter
Voice data

11. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Full duplex
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.
Local Area Network

12. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Delay time
Cellular adapter
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.

13. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Voice data
xDSL
10GBaseT

14. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Hub

15. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Network Operating System
Router
Wide Area Network
100

16. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Switch
Networking TV
IEEE
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

17. 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
Transmitter
Modem
V.35

18. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
10
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Transmitter

19. Client
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 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
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network adapter

20. 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.
Moving
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.
Cell phone

21. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
Half-duplex
IEEE
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

22. Certification
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 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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

23. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
Radio waves
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Twisted pair
Router

24. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
10 10

25. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.
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

26. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Twisted pair
Delay time
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

27. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Modem
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

28. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

29. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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30. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
1000BaseSX
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Copper fiber optic

31. 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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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

32. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Transmitter
Download
Fiber optic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

33. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Telephone
Bridge
Network Interface Card

34. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.
V.35
Hub

35. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Half-duplex
IEEE
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

36. Stand-Alone Computer
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network adapter

37. Addressing
'Network of Networks'
Satellite dish
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 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.

38. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Weather
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.
Cable

39. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Cell phone
Half-duplex
'Network of Networks'
Switching

40. CCIE

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

42. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
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 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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

43. Motherboard
Local Area Network
Cable
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

44. File Services
Network adapter
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
IP address

45. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
V.35
Copper
Data

46. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.
Switching

47. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Medium
Transmitter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

48. Mail Services
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
Infrastructure
Ad hoc
Bridge

49. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Access Server
Network adapter
Cable

50. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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
Phone number
Switching
NIC (network interface card)