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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Connectivity Device
Copper
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
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

2. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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3. Internet Services
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.
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.
Cellular
NIC (network interface card)

4. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Cable
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 adapter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

5. Segment
100
Phone number
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

6. Unified Communications
Switch
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Radio waves
Medium

7. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
NIC (network interface card)

8. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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.
Copper fiber optic
Weather
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

9. Client
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A person who uses a 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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

10. Address

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11. 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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Full duplex
Bridge
Wireless

12. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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.
10 10
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Switch

13. Network+ (Net+)
TCP/IP
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on 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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

14. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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15. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
100
Modem
Cable
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

16. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Line of sight
Subnet
Infrastructure
Switch

17. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Voice data

18. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Moving
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.
Radio waves
Ethernet

19. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Network adapter
If original files are lost or deleted.
Cellular adapter
Channels

20. File Server
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
10GBaseT
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

21. Packet
Satellite
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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
Copper

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

23. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
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
Moving
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

24. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

25. NIC
Local Area Network
Network Interface Card
V.35
TCP/IP

26. Address Management
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Splitters
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 adapter

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

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28. Local Area Network (LAN)
'Network of Networks'
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.
Download
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

29. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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
10GBaseT
Hub
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

30. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Network adapter
Dialup
Medium
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

31. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Router
Satellite dish
Bridge
Dialup

32. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A person who uses a computer.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Switch

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

34. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
56
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Wireless
'Network of Networks'

35. WAN
Networking TV
Download
Wide Area Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

36. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A person who uses a computer.
Router
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.
Delay time

37. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Twisted pair
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Moving

38. Node
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Switches routers
Network Operating System
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

39. Print Services
10 10
Network Interface Card
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

40. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Network adapter

41. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Cellular
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
100
Wireless

42. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Delay time
Full duplex
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Cellular

43. Protocol
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.

44. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
Delay time
1000BaseSX

45. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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
V.35

46. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
IP address
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

47. Client / Server Architecture
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

48. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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.
10GBaseT
Cell phone
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

49. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
56
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.
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.

50. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Infrastructure
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Hub
Telephone