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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. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
1000BaseSX

2. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A person who uses a computer.
Access Server
Cable
Fiber optic

3. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Infrastructure
Cell phone
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

4. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Splitters

5. Scalable
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Bridge
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

6. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Line of sight
Weather
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Channels

7. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers 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.
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Networking TV

8. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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
Cell phone
Satellite dish
Router

9. Client
Weather
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Phone number

10. Protocol
Channels
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

11. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
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
Router
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Phone number

12. Traffic Monitoring
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Wireless
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

13. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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Wide Area Network
Router
1000BaseSX

14. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
MAC
If original files are lost or deleted.
Telephone
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.

15. WAN
Wide Area Network
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Ethernet
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

16. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
PSTN
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
Metropolitan Area Network

17. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Local Area Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Switch
'Network of Networks'

18. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Wireless
Copper fiber optic
Router

19. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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
Local Area Network
Satellite
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.

20. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Wireless
Phone number
56
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

21. 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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
NIC (network interface card)

22. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

23. CCIE

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24. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
PSTN
If original files are lost or deleted.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

25. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Ethernet
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

26. LAN
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Router
Local Area Network

27. Remote Access Server
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
Cable

28. MAN
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 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
Metropolitan Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

29. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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
MAC

30. 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.
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.
Splitters
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

31. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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Cellular

32. P2P Network
Telephone
Peer-To-Peer Network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Dialup

33. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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.
IEEE
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A person who uses a computer.

34. Local Area Network (LAN)
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

35. Host
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 enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Ethernet
Full duplex

36. Management Services
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Full duplex
Bridge

37. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
Copper fiber optic
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

38. Connectivity Device
Dialup
Ad hoc
IEEE
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

39. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
10GBaseT
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

40. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Router
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
10

41. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.
Switching
Subnet

42. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Bridge
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TCP/IP
Transmitter

43. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
MAC
Wide Area Network
Half-duplex

44. Asset Management

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45. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Ethernet
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

46. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Splitters
Network adapter
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Hub

47. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Telephone
100
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.
NIC (network interface card)

48. NIC
V.35
Telephone
Network Interface Card
xDSL

49. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Wide Area Network
Network Operating System
Radio waves
Network Interface Card

50. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
Line of sight
If original files are lost or deleted.
xDSL