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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. ____ cables use light pulses.
Medium
Router
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
Fiber optic

2. NOS
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Hub
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.
Network Operating System

3. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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
Switch
Hub
Subnet

4. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cellular adapter
100

5. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switch
MAC
Bridge

6. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
The physical layout of computers on a 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
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

7. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Hub
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
PSTN

8. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cellular adapter
Delay time

9. Spam
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Infrastructure
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

10. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router
Download
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

11. Local Area Network (LAN)
The physical layout of computers 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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Fiber optic

12. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Network Interface Card
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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Transmitter

13. CompTIA
Data
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Satellite dish

14. 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
TCP/IP
Medium
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

15. Backbone

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16. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
xDSL
Moving
Modem
Data

17. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A person who uses a computer.
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Network adapter

18. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
100
Cable
The physical layout of computers on a network.

19. 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
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router

20. Asset Management

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21. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
56
Local Area Network
Cellular
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

22. Network+ (Net+)
Line of sight
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.
Fiber optic

23. Management Services
Radio waves
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

24. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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25. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Telephone
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

26. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
Network Operating System
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.

27. Mail Server
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
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
IEEE

28. File 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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

29. Certification
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.
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
Networking TV
TCP/IP

30. Addressing
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 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
Weather
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.

31. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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.
Cable
IEEE
Cell phone

32. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Fiber optic
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Networking TV

33. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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
IP address
Network adapter
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.

34. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Ad hoc
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.

35. Mail Services
Ad hoc
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
Splitters
Half-duplex

36. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Fiber optic
Delay 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.

37. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Computing Technology Industry Association
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Weather
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

38. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
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.
Switching
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
If original files are lost or deleted.

39. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

40. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
IP address
Router
Moving
10

41. Traffic
Ethernet
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

42. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cable
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

43. Software Distribution
Hub
Wide Area Network
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

44. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Delay time

45. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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 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.
Dialup

46. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
xDSL
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

47. Peer-To-Peer Network
Medium
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
Wireless
MAC

48. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Networking TV
1000BaseSX
The physical layout of computers on a network.

49. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
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
Cellular adapter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
NIC (network interface card)

50. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Half-duplex
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
10