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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. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Twisted pair
Router
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

2. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Cable
POTS (plain old telephone service)

3. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Telephone
Cell phone
Peer-To-Peer Network.

4. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Wireless
Delay time
Modem
Splitters

5. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Radio waves
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Voice data

6. Remote Access Server
Cell phone
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switch
The physical layout of computers on a network.

7. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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
Line of sight
Cellular adapter
Splitters

8. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Telephone
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Weather
Network adapter

9. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Satellite dish
Copper fiber optic
Twisted pair
Satellite

10. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
10GBaseT
Hub
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.

11. 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.
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
Bridge
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across 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

12. Server
Dialup
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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

13. Workstation
V.35
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Moving
IP address

14. License Tracking
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.
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.
PSTN
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

15. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Access Server
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.

16. Backing Up
Network adapter
100
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Medium

17. 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.
Medium
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.
Fiber optic
Twisted pair

18. Client / Server 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
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Full duplex

19. Topology
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Network Operating System
Data

20. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
'Network of Networks'
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.
Wireless
Delay time

21. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Transmitter
100
MAC
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

22. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

23. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
MAC
Twisted pair
Ad hoc

24. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Switch
IP address
Switch
Switching

25. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
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.
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 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
Phone number

26. Transmission Media
Fiber optic
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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

27. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
NIC (network interface card)
Satellite
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.

28. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Computing Technology Industry Association

29. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

30. 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.
Splitters
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Voice data

31. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Phone number
Wide Area Network
10GBaseT

32. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
Fiber optic
Switch
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

33. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
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 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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

34. P2P Network
Cable
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

35. Motherboard
Data
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

36. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
Hub
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

37. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
10GBaseT
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
Cable
Switch

38. Stand-Alone Computer
Switching
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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected 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.

39. Backbone

40. Print Services
MAC
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

41. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
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.
Cellular adapter
xDSL

42. Web Server
Switch
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Line of sight
Wide Area Network

43. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.
Subnet

44. Peer-To-Peer Network
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
IP address
V.35
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

45. Client / Server Architecture
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 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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

46. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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.
Subnet
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Peer-To-Peer Network.

47. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Copper fiber optic
V.35
Voice data
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

48. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
NIC (network interface card)
Radio waves
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

49. LAN
1000BaseSX
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Local Area Network
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.

50. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
Copper fiber optic
Switching
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.