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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. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Subnet
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.
Ad hoc
Peer-To-Peer Network.

2. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Medium
Hub
MAC

3. 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
Switch
xDSL
Dialup

4. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Network adapter
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

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

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6. Scalable
Copper
Computing Technology Industry Association
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cellular

7. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Satellite dish

8. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

9. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cellular
Weather
Medium

10. Mail Server
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

11. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Copper
Ad hoc
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Medium

12. Remote User

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13. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

14. Topology
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
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Network adapter

15. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Line of sight
Download

16. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
Infrastructure
10
Medium

17. Local Area Network (LAN)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

18. MAN
100
NIC (network interface card)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Metropolitan Area Network

19. 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
Infrastructure
Metropolitan Area Network
TCP/IP
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.

20. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
NIC (network interface card)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
Switches routers

21. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Cable
Networking TV
Network Interface Card
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

22. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Bridge

23. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Network adapter
Cell phone
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Hub
Dialup
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
10

25. Client / Server Network
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Voice data
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.

26. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Satellite dish
Switch
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Network Interface Card

27. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switch

28. Unified Communications
Data
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

29. ____ cables use electrical signals.
56
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Copper
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

30. Convergence
xDSL
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Network Interface Card

31. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
PSTN
Modem
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
V.35

32. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Network adapter
Access Server

33. Segment
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network Interface Card
MAC

34. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Access Server
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
1000BaseSX
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.

35. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
Router
Cellular adapter
Weather

36. User
Telephone
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A person who uses a computer.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

37. LAN
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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.
Weather
Local Area Network

38. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Ethernet
Networking TV
Cisco Certified Network Associate

39. Protocol
Router
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client 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
Telephone

40. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Access Server
Local Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

41. Packet
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Local Area Network

42. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Cable
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
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
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.

43. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

44. Host
Local Area Network
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Modem
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.

45. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
TCP/IP
Satellite
Network adapter

46. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Modem
Network adapter

47. Address Management
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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 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

48. Traffic Monitoring
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Hub
Copper
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.

49. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Medium
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.
Channels

50. Management Services
Half-duplex
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Copper