Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Copper
Cell phone
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.


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

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3. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Fiber optic


4. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Copper


5. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Infrastructure
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 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.


6. CCIE

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7. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
100
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
'Network of Networks'
Ad hoc


8. CompTIA
Fiber optic
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Phone number
Computing Technology Industry Association


9. Client
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.
Radio waves


10. NIC
Transmitter
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Ethernet
Network Interface Card


11. Soft Skills
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 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.
10 10
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)


12. 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.
Delay time
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Splitters


13. Workstation
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Network Operating System


14. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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.
Hub
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2


15. Motherboard
Local Area Network
1000BaseSX
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.


16. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
10 10
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
10GBaseT
IP address


17. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Cellular adapter
Subnet
If original files are lost or deleted.
56


18. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Fiber optic
Delay time
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


19. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
V.35


20. Client / Server Network
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.
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
Modem
10


21. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Network Operating System
Voice data
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.


22. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cellular adapter
Cell phone


23. WAN
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Wide Area Network
Radio waves


24. Network
100
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.


25. CCNA
Switches routers
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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
IP address


26. Segment
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Wireless
MAC
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.


27. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Transmitter
Hub
NIC (network interface card)
10


28. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Computing Technology Industry Association
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


29. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Radio waves
10 10
Copper


30. Peer-To-Peer Network
Channels
Delay time
Cell phone
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


31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A person who uses a computer.
Cable


32. Asset Management

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33. Server
Delay time
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
Local Area Network
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


34. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Hub
10
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.
Phone number


35. Address

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36. Node
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Network adapter
Wireless
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


37. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Bridge
Weather
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.


38. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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39. Address Management
Bridge
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.
1000BaseSX
Switches routers


40. Unified Communications
10
IP address
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


41. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Infrastructure
PSTN
Voice data
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.


42. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Cellular
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
Voice data


43. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic 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.
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.
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.


44. Network Operating System (NOS)
Full duplex
Satellite
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
56


45. Backbone

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46. Remote Access Server / Access Server
10
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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


47. Web Server
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 that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Copper fiber optic
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


48. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite dish
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.
IP address


49. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
1000BaseSX
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)


50. Remote Access Server
Switches routers
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Subnet
10GBaseT