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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. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Telephone
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

2. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

3. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Moving
Half-duplex
Phone number
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

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

5. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

6. Address Management
Router
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
IP address

7. Network Operating System (NOS)
10GBaseT
Network adapter
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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

8. Mail Server
Cell phone
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Network Operating System
Radio waves

9. Local Area Network (LAN)
Ad hoc
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
100
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

10. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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.
Copper
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

11. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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
Network Operating System
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

12. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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.
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.

13. Remote User

14. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Splitters
Phone number
If original files are lost or deleted.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

15. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
PSTN
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 retrieving files from a backup.

16. CCIE

17. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Dialup
Hub
Subnet
Medium

18. Traffic
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Satellite
NIC (network interface card)

19. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Transmitter
Wireless
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

20. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Download
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.
V.35
Fiber optic

21. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
Splitters
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

22. Restoring
Bridge
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Telephone
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

23. Client / Server Network
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Router
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.
xDSL

24. Client
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
Router
Copper fiber optic
Cellular adapter

25. Scalable
Delay time
PSTN
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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

26. 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.
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
Full duplex
Data
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

27. Stand-Alone Computer
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 that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Half-duplex
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

28. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
V.35
Hub
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

29. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
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 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
Wide Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)

30. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Telephone
NIC (network interface card)
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Weather

31. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Copper
Line of sight

32. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Networking TV
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
IEEE

33. Soft Skills
Metropolitan Area Network
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Ad hoc
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.

34. Asset Management

35. Connectivity Device
Satellite
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.
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

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

37. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
Line of sight
10 10
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

38. 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Twisted pair
Switching
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

39. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Wide Area Network
Ethernet
TCP/IP
Copper fiber optic

40. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
TCP/IP
Channels
Fiber optic
Medium

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

42. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Wide Area Network
Telephone
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

43. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
xDSL
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Modem

44. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Access Server
Cable
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

45. Motherboard
Fiber optic
Network Interface Card
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

46. Protocol
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
Ad hoc
Fiber optic
Switch

47. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
10GBaseT
Ethernet
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

48. P2P Network
Bridge
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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Networking TV

49. Backing Up
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

50. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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