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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. Address Management
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.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - An elite certification that recognizes expert-level installation - configuration - management - and troubleshooting skills on networks that use a range of Cisco Systems' devices.
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 spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

2. Mail Services
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
Bridge
Channels
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3. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Weather
Network adapter
Satellite dish
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.

4. User
xDSL
MAC
A person who uses a computer.
Local Area Network

5. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Modem
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MAC
Satellite

6. WAN
Fiber optic
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Wide Area Network
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

7. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Fiber optic
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
PSTN

8. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
IEEE
Ad hoc
Network adapter
10

9. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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
Switches routers
Delay time
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

10. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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
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Network adapter

11. Host
Voice data
NIC (network interface card)
TCP/IP
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

12. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

13. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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
Ethernet
Wide Area Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

14. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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Switch
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

15. Resources
Hub
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.

16. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Telephone

17. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Infrastructure
Hub
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

18. License Tracking
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Network Operating System
Cellular adapter

19. Scalable
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Network Interface Card
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

20. Server
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Network Operating System
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

21. Addressing
Bridge
Network Interface Card
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.

22. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

23. Internet
Transmitter
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.
Delay time
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

24. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Dialup
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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

25. Connectivity Device
10GBaseT
Telephone
Switches routers
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

26. Management Services
Local Area Network
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Wireless
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

27. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Fiber optic
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.
Router
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

28. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Modem
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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
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29. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Weather
10

30. Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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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 retrieving files from a backup.

31. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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32. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Twisted pair
Hub
Ethernet
Channels

33. 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.
MAC
Subnet
Cable

34. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Bridge
Metropolitan Area Network
Cellular adapter

35. Remote User

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36. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Delay time
Cellular adapter
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.
Copper fiber optic

37. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Wide Area Network
Router
Moving
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

38. Spam
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Cellular
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

39. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Data
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
10GBaseT

40. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Line of sight
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.
Networking TV
Bridge

41. Remote Access Server
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
Transmitter
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.

42. Mail Server
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A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.

43. CCIE

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44. 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 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.
IP address
Moving

45. Backbone

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46. CCNA
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Hub
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

47. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Subnet
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

48. Print Services
Radio waves
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Satellite

49. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
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 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
Weather

50. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Medium
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switching
Network adapter