Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
NIC (network interface card)
Hub
Router
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


2. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Fiber optic
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A person who uses a computer.


3. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Router
56
The process of retrieving files from a backup.


4. License Tracking
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Data
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 that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


5. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


6. 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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Satellite
Telephone
100


7. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
Copper fiber optic
Ethernet
Switches routers


8. Network
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


9. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Bridge
Telephone
Cable
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.


10. Topology
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Data
Subnet


11. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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12. Packet
Subnet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Networking TV
Switching


13. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Satellite
Data
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


14. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Telephone
Switches routers
Moving


15. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Access Server
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


16. CCNA
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Hub
Network adapter


17. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
100
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
MAC


18. Convergence
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Data
56
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


19. CompTIA
Network adapter
Radio waves
Computing Technology Industry Association
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


20. Backbone

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21. Scalable
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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


22. Spam
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
10
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.


23. CCIE

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24. Motherboard
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
TCP/IP
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Computing Technology Industry Association


25. Connectivity Device
Download
10
Phone number
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


26. Certification
Fiber optic
Cable
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.
Satellite


27. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Router
Networking TV
Splitters
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


28. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10 10
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.
Switches routers


29. File Services
Moving
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Fiber optic


30. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Satellite dish
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Networking TV
Wireless


31. Security Auditing
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Twisted pair
Splitters


32. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Weather
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Network adapter


33. Web Server
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.


34. NIC
Transmitter
Copper
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
Network Interface Card


35. Internet Services
'Network of Networks'
Fiber optic
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.


36. Addressing
Channels
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.
Wireless
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


37. Client / Server Architecture
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Computing Technology Industry Association


38. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
Router
Line of sight
Transmitter


39. Address

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40. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Half-duplex
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


41. LAN
Hub
Local Area Network
Radio waves
Ethernet


42. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Satellite dish
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
MAC
Switch


43. Network Operating System (NOS)
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Cellular
Transmitter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.


44. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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.
10GBaseT
Switches routers
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.


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

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46. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
Ethernet
Telephone
100


47. Unified Communications
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Voice data
56


48. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Weather
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
10


49. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Modem
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
Ad hoc


50. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Twisted pair
'Network of Networks'