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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. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Infrastructure
Router
Moving
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.

2. NIC
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Network Interface Card
Infrastructure
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

3. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Radio waves
Phone number
Cisco Certified Network Associate

4. 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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Splitters
Subnet
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

5. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving 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.
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6. Internet Services
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

7. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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Switching

8. Client / Server 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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Local Area Network

9. Software Distribution
Hub
Cellular
Cell phone
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

10. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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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.
Telephone
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

11. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
TCP/IP
Subnet
Dialup

12. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Access Server
Channels
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Metropolitan Area Network

13. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Switch
V.35
Cable

14. Topology
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
100
xDSL
The physical layout of computers on a network.

15. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Dialup
Infrastructure
Router

16. 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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Fiber optic
Bridge
'Network of Networks'

17. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Network adapter
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Cable
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

18. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Phone number
Telephone
Fiber optic
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.

19. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Voice data

20. 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.
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.
Network Interface Card
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Full duplex

21. NOS
Network Operating System
TCP/IP
Wide Area Network
Voice data

22. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Dialup
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Router

23. Local Area Network (LAN)
Medium
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

24. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Telephone
Switches routers
Ad hoc

25. Security Auditing
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Telephone
Router

26. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Dialup
10
Local Area Network

27. Soft Skills
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 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 copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

28. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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.
Switch
10GBaseT
'Network of Networks'

29. Stand-Alone Computer
Transmitter
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cellular adapter

30. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
NIC (network interface card)
Ad hoc
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

31. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Fiber optic
Modem
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
'Network of Networks'

32. Sneakernet
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Bridge

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

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34. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Ethernet
Channels
Transmitter
Data

35. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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 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.
Transmitter

36. Backbone

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37. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Metropolitan Area Network

38. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

39. 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.
Line of sight
Telephone
Fiber optic
Router

40. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Line of sight
Data
Cellular
Download

41. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Half-duplex
IP address
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.

42. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Wide Area Network
'Network of Networks'
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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43. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
1000BaseSX
Modem

44. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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.
10GBaseT
TCP/IP
Delay time

45. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Switching
NIC (network interface card)
Network adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

46. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Switching

47. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
MAC
NIC (network interface card)
Subnet

48. Asset Management

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49. Packet
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

50. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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