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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. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
Copper
A person who uses a computer.
1000BaseSX

2. User
Network Operating System
A person who uses a computer.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
10

3. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A person who uses a computer.
Transmitter
Cellular adapter
Download

4. 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.
Wireless
Full duplex
Data

5. Stand-Alone Computer
Cable
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Telephone

6. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Switch
1000BaseSX
Voice data

7. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Line of sight
IP address
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

8. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
10
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

9. 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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Bridge

10. Soft Skills
IP address
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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cellular adapter

11. LAN
Data
Local Area Network
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Subnet

12. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Networking TV

13. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Cell phone
10
Switches routers
TCP/IP

14. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
PSTN
Access Server
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

15. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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16. Traffic Monitoring
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cell phone
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.
Switching

17. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
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.
Phone number
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
100

18. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switching
Hub
Twisted pair
Copper fiber optic

19. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Fiber optic
Data
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

20. Spam
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
Ad hoc
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network Interface Card

21. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
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.
Moving
Weather
Switch

22. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Cable
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Subnet
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

23. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
IP address
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Switches routers

24. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Radio waves
Weather
Bridge

25. Local Area Network (LAN)
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Bridge
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

26. Resources
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
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 uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

27. Web Server
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Channels
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network adapter

28. Network+ (Net+)
Hub
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

29. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Half-duplex
Cellular

30. Traffic
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

31. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Network adapter
xDSL
Phone number

32. CompTIA
Half-duplex
Computing Technology Industry Association
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

33. Motherboard
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
TCP/IP
10GBaseT
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

34. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Cell phone
Switch
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

35. Address

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36. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Radio waves
The physical layout of computers on a network.

37. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Telephone
Wireless
Voice data
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

38. Software Distribution
Weather
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Transmitter

39. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Data
Cellular
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Network Interface Card

40. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.

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

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42. NIC
A person who uses a computer.
Network Interface Card
Modem
IEEE

43. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
IP address
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Network Operating System

44. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Switch
Ethernet
1000BaseSX
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

45. Client / Server Architecture
Router
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Transmitter

46. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Switch
1000BaseSX
Full duplex
Channels

47. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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.
Fiber optic
Networking TV
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

48. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
Splitters
Switches routers
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

49. 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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Twisted pair
Radio waves
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

50. WAN
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Wide Area Network
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The physical layout of computers on a network.