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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. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Access Server
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

2. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
Telephone

3. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
xDSL
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10 10

4. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Radio waves
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Moving

5. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
56
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.
Wireless

6. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
'Network of Networks'
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
xDSL
Radio waves

7. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Delay time
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

8. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Networking TV

9. WAN
Wide Area Network
Hub
Computing Technology Industry Association
Satellite dish

10. Traffic Monitoring
IP address
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
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.

11. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Data
Modem

12. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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.
Fiber optic
NIC (network interface card)
Ethernet

13. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network adapter
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The physical layout of computers on a network.

14. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Channels
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
TCP/IP

15. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Half-duplex
Router
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

16. Print Services
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Half-duplex

17. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

18. Stand-Alone Computer
Channels
Cell phone
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Voice data

19. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
Weather
Network adapter
Cellular adapter

20. Network
Networking TV
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.
Modem
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

21. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
IEEE
Wide Area Network
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.

22. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Subnet
Fiber optic
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.

23. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Ethernet
'Network of Networks'

24. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Switch
Ad hoc
1000BaseSX

25. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
PSTN
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Switch

26. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Cisco Certified Network Associate
IP address
If original files are lost or deleted.
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

27. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switches routers
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Dialup

28. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Moving
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.
Bridge
V.35

29. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
Voice data
A person who uses a computer.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

30. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
1000BaseSX
Computing Technology Industry Association

31. Topology
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
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

32. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Satellite dish
xDSL
Phone number
Subnet

33. Load Balancing
Cell phone
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Networking TV
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

34. Software Distribution
Cable
Full duplex
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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

35. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
NIC (network interface card)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

36. MAN
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Metropolitan Area 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.
Copper

37. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Switch
10GBaseT
Router
Weather

38. Asset Management

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39. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
A person who uses a computer.
Ethernet
Cable

40. LAN
Bridge
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Local Area Network
Voice data

41. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Router
Moving
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.

42. CCNA
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Metropolitan Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Voice data

43. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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 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.

44. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
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.
Ad hoc
Subnet
Copper fiber optic

45. Management Services
Networking TV
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Telephone
Wide Area Network

46. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Download
Half-duplex

47. Node
Wireless
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

48. 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.
Dialup
Network adapter
Copper fiber optic

49. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Fiber optic
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
IP address
Voice data

50. NIC
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.
Bridge
Cell phone
Network Interface Card