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

2. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Download
NIC (network interface card)
10 10

3. Workstation
Bridge
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.
Networking TV
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

4. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Radio waves
Satellite dish
Wireless

5. Traffic Monitoring
Satellite
Access Server
10 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.

6. P2P Network
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

7. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
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.
Fiber optic
Splitters
Access Server

8. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Fiber optic
Bridge
xDSL
Transmitter

9. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Ad hoc
Infrastructure
PSTN

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

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11. Security Auditing
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

12. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.
IP address
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

13. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
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.
Line of sight
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

14. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Switching
10GBaseT
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network adapter

15. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10 10
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

16. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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.
100
IEEE
Ethernet

17. Client / Server Architecture
1000BaseSX
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.

18. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Router

19. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
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.
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.
Metropolitan Area Network

20. Backbone

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21. NIC
Download
Network Interface Card
Moving
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

22. 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
Router
Moving

23. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
1000BaseSX
Radio waves
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

24. 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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

25. License Tracking
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Voice data
Fiber optic
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.

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.
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Dialup
Full duplex

27. 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
TCP/IP
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Satellite dish

28. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Download

29. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Channels
Switches routers
PSTN
Subnet

30. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
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.

31. 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.
IEEE
Weather
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

32. Certification
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.
Bridge
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
1000BaseSX

33. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cellular
MAC

34. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Transmitter
Infrastructure
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

35. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Radio waves
Cell phone
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 that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

36. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
TCP/IP
Switching
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Infrastructure

37. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Subnet
Data

38. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Twisted pair
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Access Server

39. CCNA
Full duplex
Cisco Certified Network Associate
NIC (network interface card)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

40. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
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.
Network Interface Card
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Dialup

41. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
NIC (network interface card)
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.
Ad hoc
Full duplex

42. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Computing Technology Industry Association
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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
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.

43. NOS
Network Operating System
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
10 10
Network Interface Card

44. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
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 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.
Delay time

45. Print Services
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.
Networking TV
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.

46. 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.
Switching
Splitters
1000BaseSX
Switch

47. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Network adapter
Telephone
Switch
Peer-To-Peer Network.

48. 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
Copper
NIC (network interface card)
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

49. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Switches routers
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.

50. Sneakernet
PSTN
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
IP address