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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. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Router
xDSL
Ad hoc
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.

2. Packet
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.

3. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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

4. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Half-duplex
10 10

5. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
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
Phone number
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

6. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge
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.

7. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
10 10
Phone number
Router

8. Protocol
If original files are lost or deleted.
Radio waves
Channels
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

9. Network Operating System (NOS)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
IP address
Telephone
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

10. Client
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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
Data
Access Server

11. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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
Switching
xDSL
IEEE

12. Client / Server Architecture
Moving
Satellite
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

13. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

14. Spam
Data
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Dialup

15. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Switch
Access Server
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Splitters

16. LAN
Local Area 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.
IEEE
Bridge

17. 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.
Ad hoc
NIC (network interface card)
Splitters

18. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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
Infrastructure
PSTN

19. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
10GBaseT
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

20. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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.
Ad hoc
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

21. Workstation
Bridge
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Wide Area Network

22. File Server
Cellular
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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
Telephone

23. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Half-duplex
A person who uses a computer.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

24. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.

25. Load Balancing
Satellite dish
Cell phone
Full duplex
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

26. Connectivity Device
Hub
Cell phone
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Medium

27. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Modem
Twisted pair
Fiber optic

28. 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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Full duplex
Line of sight
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

29. Unified Communications
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Cellular
Phone number
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

30. Client / Server Network
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Telephone
Medium
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.

31. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Radio waves
xDSL
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Switches routers

32. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
Router
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

33. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switches routers
Modem
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

34. Local Area Network (LAN)
A person who uses a computer.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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.

35. Addressing
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Satellite dish
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.
Cellular adapter

36. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Full duplex
Transmitter
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

37. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Hub
Channels
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Telephone

38. NIC
Network adapter
Half-duplex
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.
Network Interface Card

39. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Weather
Ethernet
Satellite

40. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
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.
IP address
TCP/IP

41. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
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.
Networking TV
Half-duplex
Peer-To-Peer Network.

42. Mail Services
Delay time
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Subnet

43. Internet
Copper fiber optic
Hub
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Metropolitan Area Network

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

45. User
A person who uses a computer.
Copper fiber optic
Bridge
Subnet

46. Address

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47. CCIE

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48. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Wide Area 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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Transmitter

49. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Switching
Satellite
Cellular
Telephone

50. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Half-duplex
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Router
MAC