Comptia Network Fundamentals

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Stand-Alone Computer
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Weather
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


2. WAN
Wide Area Network
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 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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.


3. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Medium
10GBaseT
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
IEEE


4. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switches routers
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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5. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
Satellite
Router
Wireless


6. Spam
V.35
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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
Cisco Certified Network Associate


7. 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.
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 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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Full duplex


8. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Phone number
Metropolitan Area Network
xDSL
Peer-To-Peer Network.


9. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Bridge
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.


10. Asset Management

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11. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Ethernet
Hub
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.
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12. Workstation
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 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 physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.


13. 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.
Transmitter
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.


14. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Router
Cellular


15. Peer-To-Peer Network
xDSL
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
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Download


16. LAN
Local Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


17. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Splitters
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


18. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Transmitter
Dialup
Ethernet


19. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A person who uses a computer.
Data
Dialup


20. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Channels
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Switch
Network adapter


21. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.


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

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23. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Hub
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.


24. 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
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 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.
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25. Address

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26. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Router
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Satellite


27. Client / Server Architecture
Download
Network adapter
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


28. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Copper
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


29. 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.
Voice data
IP address
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.


30. 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.
Bridge
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switches routers


31. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
PSTN


32. File Services
Cable
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Data
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


33. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Channels
Router
Wireless
Switch


34. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
MAC
NIC (network interface card)


35. Sneakernet
IP address
Infrastructure
Medium
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.


36. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Telephone
Delay time
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.
Access Server


37. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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38. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Hub
Data
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Switches routers


39. Network Operating System (NOS)
Cell phone
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
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.


40. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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.
NIC (network interface card)
Network adapter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


41. Internet
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.


42. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Voice data
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Delay time


43. Certification
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.
Cellular
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.
Copper


44. Connectivity Device
IEEE
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.
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.


45. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
TCP/IP
Splitters
Ethernet
Hub


46. License Tracking
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.
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.
Wide Area Network


47. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Copper 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.


48. CCIE

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49. Backing Up
NIC (network interface card)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
POTS (plain old telephone service)


50. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
Router
Network Interface Card