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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. Traffic
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

2. Backbone

3. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Switching
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Access Server

4. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
56
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.
10

5. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Telephone
Line of sight
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.

6. Mail Services
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected 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
Router

7. Address

8. 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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
MAC
Network adapter

9. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Fiber optic
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Copper fiber optic
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

10. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Satellite dish
1000BaseSX
Networking TV

11. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
Phone number
Network adapter
Copper

12. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Router
Delay time
10GBaseT
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

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

14. Packet
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Local Area Network
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Telephone

15. Security Auditing
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
'Network of Networks'

16. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
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.
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.

17. Sneakernet
Full duplex
'Network of Networks'
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Hub

18. Remote Access Server / 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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Voice data
NIC (network interface card)

19. User
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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
Switch
A person who uses a computer.

20. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Phone number
Data
Switches routers
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

21. 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
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Modem
Satellite dish

22. LAN
Local Area Network
Fiber optic
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Ad hoc

23. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
Wireless
IP address
The physical layout of computers on a network.

24. 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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Weather
Copper

25. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
Network adapter
Weather
Delay time

26. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
56
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

27. 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.
Network Interface Card
Fiber optic
Router

28. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10 10

29. 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.
MAC
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Moving

30. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
IEEE
MAC
Switch
Data

31. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
10
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
MAC
Network adapter

32. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
Networking TV

33. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Networking TV
Satellite
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

34. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

35. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Local Area 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.
Radio waves

36. 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.
Bridge
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
Twisted pair
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

37. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular
Telephone
Cell phone
Cellular adapter

38. ____ cables use light pulses.
Delay time
10GBaseT
If original files are lost or deleted.
Fiber optic

39. File Services
Medium
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

40. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

41. Spam
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Modem
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

42. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Router
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cellular
Subnet

43. Remote User

44. Connectivity Device
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Subnet

45. Print Services
Infrastructure
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Moving
V.35

46. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Ad hoc
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Networking TV

47. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

48. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Medium
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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

49. 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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Switching
The physical layout of computers on a network.

50. Certification
Ethernet
xDSL
Wireless
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.