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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Full duplex
Dialup
Network Operating System

2. Addressing
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.
Switch
Wide Area Network
Ad hoc

3. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Hub
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

4. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Wide Area Network
PSTN
Local Area Network
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

5. CCIE

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6. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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.
Fiber optic
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.
Wide Area Network

7. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
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
Splitters
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Router

8. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
A person who uses a computer.
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
Download

9. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Weather
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Ethernet
Subnet

10. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Splitters
Subnet
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

11. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
NIC (network interface card)
Data

12. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
V.35
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.

13. Peer-To-Peer Network
Network Interface Card
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 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
Router

14. Software Distribution
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.
Satellite dish
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

15. Unified Communications
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

16. Packet
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Transmitter
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

17. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Switches routers

18. 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
Transmitter
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Line of sight

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

20. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Modem
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

21. Backing Up
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.
Moving
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 copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

22. Print Services
10 10
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Networking TV
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

23. P2P Network
Router
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

24. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Twisted pair
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Telephone
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.

25. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A person who uses a computer.
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
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

26. License Tracking
Modem
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.
PSTN
Copper

27. 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.
Telephone
Full duplex
Radio waves
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.

28. File Services
Subnet
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Modem
Peer-To-Peer Network.

29. Load Balancing
Data
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Half-duplex

30. Local Area Network (LAN)
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.
V.35
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Metropolitan Area Network

31. 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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Data
Cable
Half-duplex

32. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Network Interface Card
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Delay time

33. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
MAC
Splitters

34. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Networking TV
Subnet
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.

35. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
MAC
Cell phone
Medium
xDSL

36. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

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

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38. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
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
Ethernet
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

39. Internet
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
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
PSTN

40. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Hub
Cellular adapter
Switching

41. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
A person who uses a computer.
Download
NIC (network interface card)
Delay time

42. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
MAC
xDSL
Hub
Wireless

43. 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.
Radio waves
Switch
Network Operating System
Telephone

44. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.
IP address
xDSL

45. Address

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46. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Switch
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Weather
Telephone

47. LAN
Copper
IP address
Local Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network

48. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Full duplex
10
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Bridge

49. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet 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.
Router
Download
Subnet

50. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
V.35
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis