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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. 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.
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.
Bridge
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

2. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Network adapter
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.
Switch
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.

3. Server
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
xDSL
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
Router

4. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Dialup
Transmitter

5. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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
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.
Line of sight
Dialup

6. P2P Network
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.
Network adapter
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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7. NIC
Metropolitan Area Network
'Network of 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
Network Interface Card

8. Connectivity Device
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

9. Backbone

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10. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Subnet
IP address
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POTS (plain old telephone service)

11. Node
Full duplex
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

12. LAN
Bridge
Network Operating System
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Local Area Network

13. Client / Server Architecture
Full duplex
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.
Wide Area Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

14. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

15. Local Area Network (LAN)
Computing Technology Industry Association
Fiber optic
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

16. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
Splitters
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10
Satellite dish

17. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
100
Switches routers
Half-duplex
Copper

18. Sneakernet
Bridge
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
V.35

19. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Cellular
Download
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

20. Internet Services
Fiber optic
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 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.
Copper

21. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Ad hoc
Wide Area Network
Hub
10GBaseT

22. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Satellite dish
Router
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

23. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Cellular adapter
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.
NIC (network interface card)

24. Unified Communications
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Moving
Splitters

25. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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.
Wireless
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
Data

26. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Channels
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 determining how much data transfer activity is taking place on a network or network segment and notifying administrators when a segment becomes overloaded.

27. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Modem

28. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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.
Cable
Network adapter
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

29. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Network Operating System
Telephone
Dialup
Hub

30. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Copper
Ad hoc
xDSL
IP address

31. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Network adapter
Switch

32. License Tracking
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.
Phone number
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.
Telephone

33. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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
IEEE

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

35. User
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

36. Network
1000BaseSX
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Weather
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. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10 10
10
POTS (plain old telephone service)

38. Certification
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.
56
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.
xDSL

39. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Network adapter
Wide Area Network
10

40. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
Switch
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
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.

41. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Delay time
Wide Area Network
Switches routers

42. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Fiber optic
Phone number
Satellite dish
Subnet

43. Restoring
Line of sight
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

44. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
Wireless
Fiber optic

45. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Subnet
Download
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
PSTN

46. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
Fiber optic
Switches routers

47. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router
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 person who uses a computer.

48. Backing Up
Network Operating System
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Networking TV

49. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Telephone
IP address

50. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Telephone
Peer-To-Peer Network.
V.35
Networking TV