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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. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Router
Network adapter

2. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Cellular
Subnet
Router
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

3. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
100
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
MAC
Switching

4. Connectivity Device
Subnet
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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 retrieving files from a backup.

5. Asset Management

6. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
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
Voice data

7. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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
Download
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Splitters

8. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
V.35
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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

9. Motherboard
Line of sight
Hub
Ad hoc
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

10. 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.
MAC
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Infrastructure
Bridge

11. Network
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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Cellular
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.

12. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Networking TV
Dialup
Cable

13. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
A person who uses a computer.
Cable
10
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

14. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Wireless
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.

15. Resources
Router
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

16. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Networking TV

17. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
10 10
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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

18. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
Telephone
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

19. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
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.
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 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

20. Mail Server
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.
Line of sight
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

21. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Network adapter
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Copper fiber optic
IP address

22. Mail Services
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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
Cable

23. Host
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Wireless
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

24. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Infrastructure
Network adapter
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic

25. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Switch
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Bridge
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.

26. 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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Network adapter
Cisco Certified Network Associate

27. Workstation
Switches routers
Bridge
Access Server
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

28. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - An elite certification that recognizes expert-level installation - configuration - management - and troubleshooting skills on networks that use a range of Cisco Systems' devices.
Channels
Network Interface Card
Dialup

29. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Networking TV
Cellular
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
Computing Technology Industry Association

30. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Router
10 10
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cellular adapter

31. LAN
Ethernet
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
Local Area Network
Cable

32. Security Auditing
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Telephone
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - An elite certification that recognizes expert-level installation - configuration - management - and troubleshooting skills on networks that use a range of Cisco Systems' devices.

33. Remote User

34. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
10
Router
Half-duplex

35. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Ethernet
10 10
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Hub

36. 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
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.

37. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Line of sight
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.
10
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.

38. 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
xDSL
If original files are lost or deleted.
Infrastructure
TCP/IP

39. Spam
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network adapter

40. Backbone

41. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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
10

42. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Twisted pair

43. Network+ (Net+)
Half-duplex
Radio waves
56
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.

44. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Radio waves
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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.
Line of sight

45. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Cellular
Wide Area Network

46. Client / Server Architecture
Copper fiber optic
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

47. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Medium
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Ad hoc
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

48. 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.
Splitters
Data
Telephone
xDSL

49. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Hub
IEEE
Moving

50. Peer-To-Peer Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Local Area 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
Switches routers