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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 provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Switch
100
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Data

2. Sneakernet
Cell phone
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

3. License Tracking
Delay time
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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
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.

4. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Medium
Line of sight
Cellular adapter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

5. Protocol
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
Network adapter
Data
xDSL

6. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Network Interface Card
10
Network adapter
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

7. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Fiber optic
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Copper
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

8. Address

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9. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Cellular 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
IEEE
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

10. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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 retrieving files from a backup.
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.
TCP/IP

11. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Network adapter
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

12. Client / Server Network
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Weather
100
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.

13. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Fiber optic
Bridge
Delay time

14. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Bridge
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
TCP/IP
Access Server

15. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
10 10
If original files are lost or deleted.

16. Client
Infrastructure
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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
Bridge

17. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Data
Switching
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

18. 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.
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.
Router
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

19. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Switch
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10 10

20. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Ethernet
Moving
Weather
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

21. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Full duplex
Transmitter

22. NIC
Network Interface Card
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic

23. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Access Server
Switch
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

24. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Medium
Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to 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.

25. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Cell phone
Satellite dish
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
V.35

26. Certification
IP address
Ethernet
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.

27. Workstation
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
V.35
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

28. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Line of sight
IEEE
Dialup
Network Interface Card

29. Unified Communications
Cell phone
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Switching
Full duplex

30. Packet
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Cell phone
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Infrastructure

31. 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.
Bridge
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
Splitters
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

32. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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

33. 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
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
IP address

34. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Router
Channels
Transmitter

35. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
10 10
Download
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Radio waves

36. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
Copper fiber optic

37. P2P Network
Dialup
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Switch

38. CompTIA
Metropolitan Area Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cellular adapter
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.

39. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
Infrastructure
Radio waves
Delay time

40. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Transmitter
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
MAC
Cable

41. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Wireless
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Channels
56

42. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Networking TV
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.
Fiber optic
IP address

43. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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
IEEE

44. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
NIC (network interface card)
PSTN
Modem
Cable

45. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Telephone
Switching
Voice data
Hub

46. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Data
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
V.35
56

47. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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48. Soft Skills
Router
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.
TCP/IP
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.

49. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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50. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Router
Line of sight
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Hub