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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. Web Server
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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Satellite

2. 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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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.

3. Segment
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
xDSL
Switching

4. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Network adapter
Half-duplex
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.
Switching

5. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Voice data
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

6. Address Management
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.
Medium
Voice data
Telephone

7. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
xDSL
Bridge
Radio waves
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

8. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
10
Cable
Copper fiber optic
NIC (network interface card)

9. LAN
10 10
Local Area Network
Half-duplex
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

10. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Line of sight

11. 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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A person who uses a computer.
Hub

12. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Switches routers
10
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Switching

13. Asset Management

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14. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Cable
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Fiber optic
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

15. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Satellite dish
PSTN

16. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Modem
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Bridge
Router

17. Backbone

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18. Traffic
Weather
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Medium
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

19. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Splitters

20. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Fiber optic
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.
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

21. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

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

23. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular adapter
Cellular
Channels
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

24. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Telephone
56
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Networking TV

25. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
100
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Switch

26. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
Subnet
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone

27. Client
Wireless
Telephone
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

28. Remote Access Server
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cellular

29. 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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Download
Bridge
10

30. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
10GBaseT

31. Network+ (Net+)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

32. 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.
Network adapter
Satellite dish
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

33. Management Services
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.
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 of Networks'
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

34. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Radio waves
Router
Cellular
Data

35. Print Services
Subnet
IP address
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network adapter

36. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
V.35
Local Area Network
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.

37. CCNA
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Phone number
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

38. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
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.
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Channels

39. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Download
Subnet
Access Server

40. User
Twisted pair
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.
Switch
A person who uses a computer.

41. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
Ad hoc
Switches routers
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

42. Convergence
Medium
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
1000BaseSX
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.

43. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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44. File Server
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Router

45. Client / Server Network
PSTN
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.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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.

46. Packet
Twisted pair
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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

47. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?

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48. Motherboard
Cell phone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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
Moving

49. Local Area Network (LAN)
56
Copper 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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

50. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
Medium
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.