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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. User
Router
A person who uses a computer.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

2. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switch

3. 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.
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Splitters

4. CCNA
Network Interface Card
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Router

5. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cellular adapter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
Cable

6. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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7. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Cellular
Ad hoc
Computing Technology Industry Association

8. Network+ (Net+)
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Hub
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

9. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cellular adapter
10
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.

10. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Modem
Telephone

11. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
Dialup
Moving
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

12. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
V.35

13. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
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 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.
Satellite

14. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Phone number
POTS (plain old telephone service)

15. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Line of sight
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

16. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Bridge
Ethernet
Network adapter
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.

17. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Download
Voice data
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

18. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Cell phone
Hub

19. Client / Server Network
Twisted pair
Metropolitan 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.
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.

20. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Download
Router
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

21. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on 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.
Voice data

22. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
10GBaseT
Half-duplex
IEEE

23. Server
Phone number
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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

24. Unified Communications
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

25. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Fiber optic
Hub
Network Operating System
Wireless

26. Resources
Switches routers
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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

27. 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.
Twisted pair
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.

28. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Phone number

29. Address Management
Access Server
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.
Switch
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

30. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
100
Radio waves

31. 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.
Switches routers
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

32. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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.
NIC (network interface card)
Bridge
Switch

33. Load Balancing
Phone number
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Infrastructure
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

34. CCIE

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35. Local Area Network (LAN)
Router
Twisted pair
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

36. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
NIC (network interface card)
Telephone
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

37. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Transmitter

38. Traffic Monitoring
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.

39. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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
Delay time
10 10

40. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Router
Dialup

41. Workstation
NIC (network interface card)
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.
1000BaseSX
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

42. 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
Network Interface Card
Bridge
Transmitter

43. 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.
Hub
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Splitters

44. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Cable
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Telephone

45. Restoring
Half-duplex
Switching
10GBaseT
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

46. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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
MAC
Dialup
Subnet

47. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Fiber optic
100
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Switching

48. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Voice data
Switches routers
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

49. NIC
10
IEEE
Network Interface Card
Delay time

50. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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.
PSTN
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.
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