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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Remote User

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2. Mail Server
Delay time
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Moving
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

3. Sneakernet
Phone number
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
xDSL
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

4. CCIE

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5. Client
MAC
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
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

6. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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7. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
A person who uses a computer.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

8. Address Management
Cellular adapter
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
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

9. Client / Server Architecture
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

10. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Medium
Data
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
V.35

11. 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
Line of sight
TCP/IP
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cell phone

12. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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
Infrastructure

13. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Satellite
Channels
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
Half-duplex

14. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Half-duplex
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.

15. Convergence
Transmitter
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

16. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Cellular adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
IEEE
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

17. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Router

18. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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.
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.
Download
Medium

19. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Phone number
Copper

20. Restoring
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

21. 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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Twisted pair
Satellite dish
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

22. Workstation
Fiber optic
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

23. MAN
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Metropolitan Area Network

24. Internet
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
Wide Area 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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

25. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
100
Networking TV

26. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Subnet

27. Address

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28. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Subnet
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Weather
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

29. Soft Skills
Wide Area Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cellular
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.

30. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Network adapter
Fiber optic
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

31. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Channels

32. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
Twisted pair
Switching
Cable

33. Spam
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Hub
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

34. NOS
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Network Operating System
Router
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

35. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.

36. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Wide Area Network
Copper
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Phone number

37. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

38. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
Delay time
Switching
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

39. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Access Server
Delay time
Computing Technology Industry Association

40. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on 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.
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

41. Segment
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
TCP/IP
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A person who uses a computer.

42. Client / Server Network
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Local Area Network
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

43. 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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Copper

44. File 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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cable

45. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging 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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.

46. 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
Cable
Dialup
TCP/IP

47. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Access 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
Cellular
MAC

48. Local Area Network (LAN)
Line of sight
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
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

49. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
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
56
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

50. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
10GBaseT
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.