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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. Topology
Switch
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.
Switches routers
The physical layout of computers on a network.

2. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending 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.
Access Server
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.
Half-duplex

3. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
10
Channels
Cellular

4. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
Medium
Cellular
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

5. 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
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Weather

6. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Cell phone
Delay time
Ad hoc

7. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Data
Wide Area Network
Infrastructure
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

8. Network+ (Net+)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
Hub

9. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Cable
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.
10GBaseT
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

10. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
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.
Line of sight
Switches routers
Weather

11. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Switch
Dialup
If original files are lost or deleted.

12. Resources
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Bridge
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

13. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Networking TV
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
Router
Moving

14. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Satellite
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

15. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Wide Area Network
Router
IEEE

16. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Switching
MAC
Data
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

17. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.
Router
Switch

18. Restoring
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 retrieving files from a backup.
Local Area Network
Switching

19. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Computing Technology Industry Association
Fiber optic
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

20. CCNA
Ethernet
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Fiber optic
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

21. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Ad hoc
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Wireless
Moving

22. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Network Interface Card
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
100
Cellular

23. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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.
Cellular adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Line of sight

24. Soft Skills
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.
Infrastructure
Moving
1000BaseSX

25. Management Services
Satellite dish
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

26. Workstation
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
10GBaseT
Line of sight

27. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

28. Backing Up
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Network adapter

29. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

30. Unified Communications
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

31. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Data
Switching
Full duplex

32. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10GBaseT
Cisco Certified Network Associate

33. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
Splitters
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
10GBaseT

34. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Satellite
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

35. P2P Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

36. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
NIC (network interface card)
100
Fiber optic

37. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Download
Data
IP address
Half-duplex

38. ____ cables use light pulses.
Router
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
Ethernet
Fiber optic

39. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
Wireless
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
IP address

40. Traffic
Hub
Ad hoc
Bridge
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

41. Network
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

42. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cable
Satellite dish
Telephone

43. Traffic Monitoring
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Transmitter
Cable

44. Internet
Bridge
PSTN
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Network Interface Card

45. Print Services
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
1000BaseSX
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Half-duplex

46. Network Operating System (NOS)
Splitters
Copper fiber optic
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
If original files are lost or deleted.

47. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Twisted pair
Subnet
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
10 10

48. Mail Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

49. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
10
'Network of Networks'
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.

50. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Network Interface Card
Ad hoc
Hub
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.