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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. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Moving

2. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Router
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

3. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Phone number
Infrastructure
Router
Delay time

4. File Server
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Full duplex
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

5. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
PSTN

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

7. Addressing
Transmitter
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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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

8. Certification
Channels
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 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.
Copper

9. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Router
Phone number
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

10. Host
Line of sight
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Switch
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

11. CCNA
Router
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Bridge
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.

12. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
Metropolitan Area Network
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
V.35

13. 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
Hub
PSTN
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

14. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Ad hoc
Bridge
MAC

15. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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 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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Voice data

16. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Telephone
Switch
Fiber optic
10GBaseT

17. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Access Server
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.

18. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
Transmitter
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Radio waves

19. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Subnet
Modem

20. Load Balancing
Radio waves
Computing Technology Industry Association
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Satellite

21. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
If original files are lost or deleted.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Radio waves
Satellite dish

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

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23. Restoring
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Subnet
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

24. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
100
Channels

25. Protocol
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The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Ad hoc
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

26. Unified Communications
Router
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Bridge

27. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
TCP/IP
10
Subnet
Hub

28. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
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.
Ethernet
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

29. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Fiber optic
Router
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.
Medium

30. Software Distribution
Router
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
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

31. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Bridge
xDSL
Metropolitan Area 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.

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

33. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Bridge
Radio waves
'Network of Networks'
Switches routers

34. Address Management
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.
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 Interface Card
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

35. CCIE

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36. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Wireless
Switch

37. LAN
Local Area Network
Weather
Radio waves
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

38. File Services
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
'Network of Networks'
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

39. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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.
Network adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network adapter

40. Resources
Metropolitan Area 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
Modem
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

41. License Tracking
Network Interface Card
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.
Cellular
Peer-To-Peer Network.

42. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Network Interface Card
Switch
Cellular adapter
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

43. Segment
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Router

44. Print Services
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

45. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
IP address
Switching
Data

46. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Metropolitan Area Network
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Download
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

47. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Metropolitan Area Network
PSTN
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cell phone

48. Network
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.
56
Moving
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.

49. Client
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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
Satellite
Switch

50. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Weather
'Network of Networks'