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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. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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
Computing Technology Industry Association

2. User
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
10GBaseT
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

3. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Fiber optic
Switching
Radio waves
Weather

4. Client / Server Architecture
Wide Area Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.

5. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Network Operating System
Ad hoc
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Wireless

6. CCIE

7. 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
'Network of Networks'
Ad hoc
Fiber optic

8. Segment
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Satellite
Bridge
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

9. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Splitters
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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NIC (network interface card)

10. Server
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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
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11. Security Auditing
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Switch
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.

12. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same 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.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
10GBaseT
Bridge

13. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Download
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Line of sight
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

14. LAN
NIC (network interface card)
PSTN
Local Area Network
Infrastructure

15. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Phone number

16. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected 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.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

17. Client
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 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.
Cellular
xDSL

18. Scalable
Cable
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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

19. 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.
Switch
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

20. Backing Up
Subnet
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.

21. Topology
Bridge
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Router

22. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Copper
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Router

23. Sneakernet
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Splitters

24. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
Network Operating System
Full duplex
TCP/IP
Cell phone

25. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
IP address
Satellite dish

26. Print Services
If original files are lost or deleted.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cable
Voice data

27. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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.
Cell phone
xDSL
Modem

28. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Wide Area Network
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Bridge
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

29. File Server
'Network of Networks'
Moving
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

30. Certification
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
Hub
Download

31. Asset Management

32. Mail Services
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.
IEEE
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
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.

33. NIC
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.
Network Interface Card
Radio waves
Cellular adapter

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

35. Internet Services
IEEE
Channels
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.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

36. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Telephone
Copper fiber optic
Network adapter
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

37. Remote Access Server
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Ad hoc
Network Interface Card
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

38. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Telephone
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Peer-To-Peer Network.
Ad hoc

39. License Tracking
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

40. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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 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.
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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.

41. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
PSTN
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.

42. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Twisted pair

43. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
IEEE
Full duplex

44. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Cable
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

45. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
PSTN
Download
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
Switching

46. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Infrastructure
Bridge

47. Host
Networking TV
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Radio waves
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48. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
Network Operating System
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

49. Workstation
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
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Copper fiber optic

50. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
MAC
Medium
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Local Area Network