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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Network
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.
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.
56

2. 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.
Full duplex
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

3. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
NIC (network interface card)
Network adapter
Access Server
Copper

4. Spam
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Channels

5. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
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.
Local Area 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
POTS (plain old telephone service)

6. 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
Phone number
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

7. CompTIA
Satellite
Computing Technology Industry Association
Network Interface Card
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

8. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Network adapter
100
Cellular adapter

9. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switches routers
10GBaseT

10. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Metropolitan Area Network
Half-duplex

11. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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.
PSTN
Satellite dish
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.

12. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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
Copper fiber optic

13. Print Services
Half-duplex
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cellular adapter
Router

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

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15. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Switch
Satellite
The physical layout of computers on a network.

16. Mail Services
Line of sight
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.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

17. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network adapter
Channels
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

18. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Transmitter
Line of sight
Moving

19. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Download
Medium
Computing Technology Industry Association
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

20. Security Auditing
Router
Local Area Network
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

21. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Local Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

22. 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
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
TCP/IP
Data
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

23. Restoring
Weather
Cellular adapter
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Telephone

24. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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25. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Cell phone
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Channels
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.

26. Addressing
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
'Network of Networks'
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.
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.

27. P2P Network
Splitters
Delay time
Peer-To-Peer Network.
xDSL

28. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Copper
Data
IP address

29. Network Operating System (NOS)
Dialup
Bridge
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

30. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
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
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.

31. 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.
Transmitter
xDSL
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Bridge

32. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Transmitter
1000BaseSX
Ad hoc
Twisted pair

33. 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.
Copper fiber optic
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.
V.35
Twisted pair

34. Soft Skills
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Half-duplex
Wide Area Network
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.

35. Server
Weather
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Delay time

36. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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 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 adapter
Copper

37. License Tracking
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.
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.
Telephone
Network Interface Card

38. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Router
Infrastructure
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

39. Local Area Network (LAN)
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Networking TV

40. File Server
Line of sight
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.

41. Certification
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.
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

42. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Download
NIC (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.
Ad hoc

43. User
Metropolitan Area Network
A person who uses a computer.
Twisted pair
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

44. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Splitters
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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

45. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Satellite
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

46. Software Distribution
10GBaseT
Dialup
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on 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.

47. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
MAC
xDSL
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

48. Backbone

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49. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Copper fiber optic
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network Operating System

50. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Cell phone
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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