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Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

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1. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Delay time
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.
Splitters
Cell phone

2. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Networking TV
V.35
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Switching

3. 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.
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.
Bridge
Local Area Network
Network adapter

4. Spam
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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Line of sight

5. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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 manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

6. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Infrastructure
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.
10 10
Moving

7. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Networking TV
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
Telephone

8. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Bridge
Networking TV
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

9. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
TCP/IP
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.
100
Cellular

10. Print Services
IEEE
10GBaseT
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

11. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
10
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Wireless

12. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
NIC (network interface card)
Wireless
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

13. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
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.
Switch
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

14. CCNA
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

15. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
10GBaseT
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.
Dialup
Network adapter

16. Restoring
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Metropolitan Area Network
Switch

17. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
If original files are lost or deleted.
Local Area Network
Twisted pair

18. 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.
Telephone
Full duplex
IEEE
PSTN

19. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
56
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.

20. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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
Router
Radio waves

21. File Services
Metropolitan Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Switch
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

22. Peer-To-Peer 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
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
Cable
Networking TV

23. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

24. Address Management
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Router
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.

25. Address

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26. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Cellular adapter
Telephone
Data

27. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Moving
Ad hoc
V.35

28. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
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.
IEEE
Telephone

29. CompTIA
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
TCP/IP

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

31. P2P Network
Switch
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

32. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
TCP/IP
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Dialup
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

33. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Cable
'Network of Networks'
Bridge
Moving

34. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Telephone
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

35. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Metropolitan Area Network
If original files are lost or deleted.
Modem

36. Certification
Satellite dish
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.
Copper
Router

37. Client
Networking TV
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
Hub
Data

38. Remote Access Server
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

39. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.

40. 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.
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.
Telephone
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.

41. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Ethernet
Router
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

42. ____ cables use light pulses.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Telephone
Fiber optic

43. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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
Transmitter
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.

44. Soft Skills
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

45. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
MAC
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

46. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Hub
PSTN
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

47. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Satellite dish
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
IP address

48. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Infrastructure
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
NIC (network interface card)
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

49. License Tracking
Hub
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.
Twisted pair
Dialup

50. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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