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Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

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1. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Copper
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Half-duplex

2. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
10GBaseT
Telephone
xDSL
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

3. Client
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Bridge
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
Router

4. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Local Area Network
Access Server
Hub
PSTN

5. Node
Local Area Network
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Router

6. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Download
Twisted pair

7. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
56
Network Interface Card
Fiber optic

8. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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9. Address Management
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Weather
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 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

10. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Wide Area Network
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

11. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Copper fiber optic
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
NIC (network interface card)
10GBaseT

12. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Hub
Network adapter
Dialup
Telephone

13. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
IP address
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
V.35
Half-duplex

14. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.
Router

15. Load Balancing
NIC (network interface card)
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 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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

16. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Hub
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Network adapter
If original files are lost or deleted.

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

18. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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.
10GBaseT
Network Operating System
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.

19. Certification
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Infrastructure

20. Segment
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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.

21. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Peer-To-Peer Network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Delay time

22. User
Radio waves
Line of sight
A person who uses a computer.
Ethernet

23. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Download
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
Cell phone
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

24. Network
Radio waves
Weather
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

25. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Switch
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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. Remote Access Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.

27. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Copper
Switch
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.
IEEE

28. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Local Area Network

29. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
MAC

30. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Computing Technology Industry Association
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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

31. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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32. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Telephone
Cell phone
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

33. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Line of sight
Bridge

34. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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.
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.

35. File Services
1000BaseSX
Hub
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Hub

36. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Networking TV

37. Connectivity Device
Cellular adapter
NIC (network interface card)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Switches routers

38. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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
Modem
Computing Technology Industry Association
Wireless

39. ____ cables use light pulses.
Half-duplex
100
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Fiber optic

40. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Subnet
Delay time
Ad hoc
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

41. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Satellite dish
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Infrastructure

42. WAN
Wide Area Network
10 10
Bridge
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

43. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
Line of sight
Metropolitan Area Network
Router

44. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Half-duplex
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Fiber optic

45. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Transmitter
Radio waves
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

46. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
Telephone
10GBaseT
Ethernet
Switching

47. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on 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.

48. Software Distribution
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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.
Medium
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

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

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50. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Moving
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.
Bridge