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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. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
Ethernet

2. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Switch
Metropolitan Area Network
NIC (network interface card)

3. Spam
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

4. Network Operating System (NOS)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Satellite
56
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

5. Protocol
100
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 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
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.

6. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
100
Ad hoc
Satellite dish
Transmitter

7. 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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

8. Network+ (Net+)
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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 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 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.

9. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
Telephone
Bridge
10

10. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
'Network of Networks'
Access Server
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

11. NIC
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Network Interface Card
xDSL
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

12. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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Networking TV
Subnet
Local Area Network

13. Soft Skills
'Network of Networks'
Bridge
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

14. Client / Server Network
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Network Interface Card

15. Management Services
Hub
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Router

16. Scalable
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

17. Local Area Network (LAN)
Bridge
xDSL
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Voice data

18. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
IP address
Copper fiber optic
56

19. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Delay time
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.

20. Print Services
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.
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.
Network Operating System

21. Mail Server
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Network Operating System
Cell phone

22. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Dialup
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
'Network of Networks'

23. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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24. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Phone number
Half-duplex
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

25. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Network adapter
NIC (network interface card)

26. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Hub
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Telephone

27. Client / Server Architecture
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
IEEE
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

28. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Channels
Cable
Transmitter
1000BaseSX

29. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
xDSL
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Cellular adapter
Cable

30. Remote User

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31. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
10 10
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Twisted pair

32. ____ cables use light pulses.
Network adapter
Fiber optic
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cable

33. LAN
10 10
Infrastructure
Local Area Network
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

34. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Channels
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

35. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Switches routers
Ethernet
Copper fiber optic
Copper

36. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Medium
Moving
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

37. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
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 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 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

38. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
1000BaseSX
Splitters
100

39. Packet
10GBaseT
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Channels
Moving

40. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Copper
Networking TV
Bridge
Metropolitan Area Network

41. Backbone

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42. Stand-Alone Computer
Fiber optic
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Hub
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

43. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
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.

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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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 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.
Half-duplex

45. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
MAC
Wireless
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

46. Traffic Monitoring
MAC
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Satellite
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.

47. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
Half-duplex
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Wireless

48. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Fiber optic
10GBaseT
Switches routers
Medium

49. Transmission Media
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Wide Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

50. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Dialup
Bridge
Download
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.