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Comptia Network Fundamentals
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
2. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
TCP/IP
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
Phone number
3. Resources
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Medium
Networking TV
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
4. Software Distribution
Copper
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Ethernet
5. Asset Management
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6. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Switch
Full duplex
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
7. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
Delay time
56
Router
8. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Moving
Wireless
Phone number
Local Area Network
9. Convergence
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network Interface Card
10. ____ cables use electrical signals.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Copper
Network Operating System
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.
11. Backbone
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12. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Half-duplex
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Wireless
13. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
IP address
Subnet
Network adapter
14. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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.
V.35
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
15. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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
Switch
10 10
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
16. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Satellite dish
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.
Moving
Modem
17. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
18. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
MAC
Delay time
Infrastructure
A person who uses a computer.
19. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Subnet
Ad hoc
Cellular adapter
20. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Hub
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Medium
If original files are lost or deleted.
21. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Moving
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
22. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
A person who uses a computer.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cellular
23. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Cable
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Voice data
24. Scalable
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.
Cellular adapter
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
25. Client / Server Architecture
Fiber optic
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Splitters
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
26. Node
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 uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the network.
Bridge
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
27. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ 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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge
Fiber optic
28. Traffic Monitoring
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
100
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.
29. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Cellular adapter
Phone number
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Hub
30. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
10GBaseT
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router
Switching
31. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
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 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
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
32. Workstation
Phone number
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
33. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Bridge
Weather
34. File Services
Subnet
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 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
35. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
56
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
36. Traffic
Hub
10GBaseT
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
37. Transmission Media
Cellular adapter
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Data
Channels
38. Unified Communications
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
100
Line of sight
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
39. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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
Hub
Satellite dish
IP address
40. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Router
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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
PSTN
41. NOS
Cellular adapter
Switch
Network Operating System
Medium
42. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?
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43. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
Cable
Hub
Network Operating System
44. Internet
Metropolitan Area Network
Voice data
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
45. Spam
Cable
Line of sight
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Half-duplex
46. License Tracking
Satellite dish
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.
Fiber optic
47. Topology
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
Twisted pair
48. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Delay time
Satellite dish
Moving
49. Local Area Network (LAN)
TCP/IP
Satellite dish
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
50. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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