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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. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Telephone
Cell phone

2. 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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

3. Transmission Media
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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

4. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
Cellular adapter
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
xDSL

5. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
xDSL
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Delay time

6. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
A person who uses a computer.
Cable
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
Metropolitan Area Network

7. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Telephone
Modem

8. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Twisted pair
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

9. Remote Access Server
Switching
Half-duplex
Channels
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

10. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Network Interface Card
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A person who uses a computer.

11. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
Networking TV
Wireless
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

12. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Computing Technology Industry Association
Bridge

13. MAN
Network adapter
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Telephone
Metropolitan Area Network

14. Topology
Switches routers
The physical layout of computers on 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.
Half-duplex

15. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
1000BaseSX
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Telephone

16. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Switch
Copper fiber optic
Ethernet
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

17. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
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.
IP address
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

18. Software Distribution
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

19. Protocol
Telephone
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
TCP/IP
Cellular adapter

20. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network Operating System
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.

21. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Full duplex
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)

22. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Copper
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.

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

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24. ____ cables use light pulses.
Radio waves
Cellular adapter
Fiber optic
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.

25. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Hub
Satellite
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

26. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

27. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Hub
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

28. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Switch
Modem
Channels
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.

29. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
Router
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 who uses a computer.

30. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Twisted pair
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

31. Network+ (Net+)
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.
Fiber optic
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
'Network of Networks'

32. Addressing
Data
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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 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.

33. CompTIA
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Router
NIC (network interface card)
Computing Technology Industry Association

34. 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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Telephone
Network Interface Card

35. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
PSTN
Voice data
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Wide Area Network

36. Traffic Monitoring
Delay time
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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.

37. Connectivity Device
Hub
Switch
Satellite dish
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

38. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Cellular adapter
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
IEEE
Network adapter

39. WAN
Weather
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
Wide Area Network
Cellular adapter

40. Peer-To-Peer Network
Subnet
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.
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
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

41. Asset Management

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42. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Infrastructure
Copper
The physical layout of computers on a network.

43. Web Server
Hub
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Metropolitan Area Network
Satellite dish

44. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Twisted pair
1000BaseSX
Bridge
Fiber optic

45. 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.
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 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
Bridge
Copper

46. Internet Services
IP address
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 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.

47. Workstation
Telephone
MAC
Channels
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

48. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
PSTN
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
V.35

49. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Channels
PSTN
Satellite dish
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

50. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Radio waves
Transmitter
Fiber optic