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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. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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

2. Remote User

3. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Telephone
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Subnet

4. Protocol
Twisted pair
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
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

5. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
10 10
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.

6. ____ 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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
1000BaseSX

7. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
Medium
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Moving

8. Client
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network Operating System
Ad hoc
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

9. Mail Server
Delay time
Ad hoc
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

10. Address Management
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

11. Security Auditing
Telephone
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

12. Topology
The physical layout of computers on 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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Radio waves

13. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
10 10
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. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

14. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Wireless
Infrastructure
56
Copper

15. Backing Up
Delay time
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

16. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Transmitter
Router

17. User
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Switch
TCP/IP
A person who uses a computer.

18. ____ 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.
Fiber optic
10

19. License Tracking
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
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers 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
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.

20. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Radio waves
Dialup
Hub
Voice data

21. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
10GBaseT
Moving
Network Operating System
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

22. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Channels
Satellite dish
100
Fiber optic

23. Internet
Voice data
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Delay time
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

24. CCNA
Switch
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
V.35

25. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
10 10
Voice data
Ad hoc

26. Asset Management

27. Client / Server Architecture
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.
10
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

28. 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
Dialup
TCP/IP
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 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.

29. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
1000BaseSX
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

30. File Server
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
1000BaseSX
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

31. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Line of sight
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

32. Traffic Monitoring
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
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.

33. Workstation
Weather
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

34. 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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Twisted pair
Computing Technology Industry Association

35. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Cable

36. Print Services
Switches routers
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

37. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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
Satellite
Wireless
Voice data

38. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Voice data
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Half-duplex
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

39. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

40. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Half-duplex
Subnet
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

41. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Access Server
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.

42. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Delay time
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 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

43. Server
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.
Fiber optic
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.
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

44. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Delay time
Copper fiber optic
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

45. Node
xDSL
Infrastructure
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.

46. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Telephone
MAC
Access Server
Wireless

47. Network
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Channels
1000BaseSX
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.

48. Management Services
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Half-duplex
Cellular adapter
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

49. CompTIA
Local Area Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Telephone
Computing Technology Industry Association

50. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.