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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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.
Cellular
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
Switch

2. User
Full duplex
Transmitter
A person who uses a computer.
'Network of Networks'

3. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Fiber optic
Copper fiber optic
Router
Satellite

4. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
10
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Copper

5. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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
Transmitter
Modem
MAC

6. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Access Server
Router

7. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Bridge
Copper fiber optic

8. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Fiber optic
Moving
Switches routers
Network adapter

9. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Copper
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

10. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
PSTN
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

11. Backing Up
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

12. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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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
Copper
Copper fiber optic

13. Client
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
'Network of Networks'

14. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Ethernet
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
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Switch

15. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
xDSL
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Moving

16. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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17. Soft Skills
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.
Cable
IP address
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

18. Scalable
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.

19. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Network adapter
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
100

20. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Voice data
Half-duplex
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

21. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Twisted pair

22. Traffic Monitoring
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
10GBaseT
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 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. CCIE

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24. Internet Services
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.
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Splitters

25. 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.
Twisted pair
Data
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
Medium

26. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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Hub
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
Infrastructure

27. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Phone number
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Transmitter
Channels

28. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.
Line of sight

29. License Tracking
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
Wireless
IEEE

30. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

31. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
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
Line of sight
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

32. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Subnet
Network adapter
10

33. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

34. Topology
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
Network Interface Card
Medium

35. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Weather
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Wireless

36. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Satellite dish
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

37. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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38. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Bridge
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

39. Print Services
Wide Area Network
Half-duplex
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

40. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
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.
Bridge
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

41. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Hub

42. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Router
Bridge
MAC

43. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Bridge
TCP/IP
Peer-To-Peer Network.

44. Address Management
Medium
Hub
Cellular
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.

45. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
PSTN
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Fiber optic

46. Spam
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network Operating System
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

47. Software Distribution
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Modem
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

48. ____ cables use light pulses.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cellular
Fiber optic
Radio waves

49. Server
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Ad hoc
Radio waves
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

50. 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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
Transmitter
Half-duplex