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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. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Transmitter
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
PSTN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

2. 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.
Wireless
Switching
Data

3. Peer-To-Peer Network
Telephone
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
Copper fiber optic
Network Interface Card

4. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Telephone
Dialup
Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

5. Spam
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Router
If original files are lost or deleted.

6. Address Management
Router
Subnet
Channels
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.

7. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Network Operating System
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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
Cellular adapter

8. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Local Area Network
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Network adapter
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.

9. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Switches routers
Router
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

10. 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 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.
Full duplex
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

11. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
IP address
POTS (plain old telephone service)
10 10
Router

12. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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.
Switch
Ad hoc

13. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

14. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Network Operating System
Bridge
Copper fiber optic
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

15. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Satellite
xDSL
Network Interface Card

16. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Data

17. Certification
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
10 10
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.

18. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Network adapter
Ad hoc
Line of sight
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

19. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
Radio waves
MAC

20. CompTIA
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Wireless
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Computing Technology Industry Association

21. Protocol
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Router
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
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.

22. WAN
Bridge
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

23. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Transmitter
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

24. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Wireless
Switch
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

25. Mail Services
56
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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
Network Operating System

26. Backing Up
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 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.
Half-duplex
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

27. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
TCP/IP
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
Channels

28. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

29. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Copper fiber optic
Twisted pair
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
Moving

30. 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.
Modem
1000BaseSX
Bridge
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

31. Node
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Operating System
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Switch

32. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Wireless
Network Operating System

33. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Wireless
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Channels

34. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
TCP/IP
MAC
10
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

35. File Server
1000BaseSX
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Switch

36. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Computing Technology Industry Association
Data
Phone number

37. NIC
Network Interface Card
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cable

38. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Switches routers
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Ad hoc

39. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
100
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.
Satellite

40. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Moving
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

41. Print Services
Cellular
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
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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. Motherboard
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.
Subnet
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

43. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
MAC
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.
Copper

44. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Channels
10 10
IP address
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

45. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Voice data
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Router

46. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Subnet
Switch

47. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Transmitter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

48. Packet
Voice data
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
If original files are lost or deleted.

49. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Bridge
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

50. 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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Bridge
Wide Area Network