Test your basic knowledge |

Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

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. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Cellular
Download
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Router

2. Internet Services
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.

3. Internet
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
Bridge
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

4. WAN
Switch
Wide Area Network
Telephone
Satellite dish

5. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
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.
Network Operating System
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

6. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Weather
Ad hoc
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

7. ____ cables use light pulses.
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.
Switch
Fiber optic
Switches routers

8. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Network Operating System
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.
Wireless
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. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Router
56
Computing Technology Industry Association
Data

10. CCIE

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

11. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Ad hoc
10GBaseT
Telephone

12. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
PSTN
Cable

13. NOS
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
100
Medium
Network Operating System

14. Server
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
Modem
Network Operating System
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

15. Network Operating System (NOS)
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
Data
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

16. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Medium
If original files are lost or deleted.
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

17. Mail Server
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Splitters
Wireless

18. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
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
Channels
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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

19. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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.
MAC
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cellular adapter

20. Software Distribution
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
If original files are lost or deleted.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

21. Node
Half-duplex
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Voice data
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

22. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Switching
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

23. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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
Telephone
Subnet
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.

24. Scalable
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Voice data
TCP/IP

25. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

26. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
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
Infrastructure

27. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
Infrastructure
Hub

28. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
NIC (network interface card)
Ad hoc
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

29. Addressing
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.
MAC
Computing Technology Industry Association
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

30. Certification
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
Wireless

31. Client / Server 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.
Cell phone
Router
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

32. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Router
Telephone
Wide Area Network

33. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
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 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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

34. File Server
Full duplex
Channels
Networking TV
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

35. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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
Router
V.35
Network Interface Card

36. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
'Network of Networks'
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
1000BaseSX
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.

37. Traffic
Local Area Network
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
IP address

38. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Ad hoc
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Radio waves

39. 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
Moving
Ad hoc
Channels

40. Convergence
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Wide Area Network
IP address
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

41. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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
Bridge
IEEE
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.

42. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Copper fiber optic
V.35
100

43. Motherboard
Hub
Computing Technology Industry Association
PSTN
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

44. Print Services
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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.
Moving

45. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
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.
Router

46. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Modem
If original files are lost or deleted.
Access Server
Switches routers

47. Packet
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Delay time
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

48. Soft Skills
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.
Network Operating System
Half-duplex
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

49. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Fiber optic
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
Satellite

50. Mail Services
Ad hoc
Hub
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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