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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. MAN
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Metropolitan Area Network

2. CCNA
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 enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

3. 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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
1000BaseSX
Bridge

4. Network Operating System (NOS)
Network adapter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Radio waves

5. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Medium
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Copper
Hub

6. 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
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
TCP/IP
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.

7. NIC
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Network Interface Card
Delay time
100

8. Stand-Alone Computer
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Satellite dish
Modem

9. 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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

10. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Access Server

11. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

12. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Weather
56
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.

13. Sneakernet
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.
'Network of Networks'
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cable

14. Spam
Wide Area Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
1000BaseSX
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.

15. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
10
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Copper

16. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Half-duplex
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Switches routers
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

17. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Cellular adapter
Switching
10 10
Channels

18. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Splitters
Weather
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

19. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person who uses a computer.
Phone number

20. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Networking TV
Weather
Router
Wireless

21. Load Balancing
A person who uses a computer.
56
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Ethernet

22. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Transmitter
Delay time
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

23. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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24. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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25. Address

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26. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Network adapter

27. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
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.

28. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Networking TV
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Hub
Copper fiber optic
Weather
'Network of Networks'

30. 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
Transmitter
Satellite dish
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.

31. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
Cable
Router
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

32. 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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Channels

33. 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.
10
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
Telephone
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

34. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
Switch
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Moving

35. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
IP address
Splitters
Transmitter
Cisco Certified Network Associate

36. Network
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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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 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.

37. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Switching
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
Data

38. Mail Services
1000BaseSX
Ad hoc
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

39. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
Computing Technology Industry Association
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Bridge

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

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41. Client / Server Network
Network adapter
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.
Full duplex
Access Server

42. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Moving
Half-duplex
Copper fiber optic

43. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
Switches routers
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Radio waves

44. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Phone number
Infrastructure
IEEE
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.

45. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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
Ethernet
Twisted pair
'Network of Networks'

46. Addressing
Voice data
Line of sight
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.
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.

47. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.
Half-duplex

48. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
56
10
Cable

49. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Phone number
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
IEEE
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

50. 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.
Cell phone
Full duplex
Wireless
Fiber optic

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