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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Metropolitan Area Network
Cellular
PSTN
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

2. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Infrastructure
Line of sight
IEEE
The physical layout of computers on a network.

3. MAN
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switching
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Metropolitan Area Network

4. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A person who uses a computer.

5. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Switch
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

6. Address Management
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 uses centrally administered computers - known as servers - to enable resources sharing for and to facilitate communication between the other computers on the 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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

7. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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

8. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Telephone
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. Scalable
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
IP address
Network adapter
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

10. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cell phone

11. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Telephone
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

12. Local Area Network (LAN)
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
xDSL

13. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Full duplex
Fiber optic
IP address
Infrastructure

14. 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.
Ad hoc
Splitters
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

15. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
Copper
Transmitter

16. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Telephone
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.
Switching
Infrastructure

17. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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18. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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19. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Radio waves
Delay time
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

20. Peer-To-Peer Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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

21. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Telephone
Download
Cellular
Wide Area Network

22. File Server
Hub
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across 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.
10 10

23. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

24. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Modem
Cell phone

25. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
Copper
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.

26. Stand-Alone Computer
PSTN
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected 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.

27. CompTIA
Radio waves
Computing Technology Industry Association
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
10 10

28. Convergence
Switch
Telephone
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
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

29. Protocol
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
Switch
Access Server
xDSL

30. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Wireless
Medium
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

31. File Services
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.
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.
Splitters
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

32. Backing Up
Copper
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
1000BaseSX
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

33. Segment
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.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

34. Restoring
Router
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Radio waves
A person who uses a computer.

35. Connectivity Device
Subnet
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.
Twisted pair

36. Load Balancing
Transmitter
Data
100
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

37. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Switch
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
56
Ethernet

38. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Copper
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

39. Software Distribution
Hub
Half-duplex
Switch
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

40. 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.
1000BaseSX
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.
Full duplex

41. Internet Services
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
Satellite dish
Splitters

42. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
1000BaseSX
Infrastructure
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.
Router

43. Workstation
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Fiber optic
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

44. Server
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.
Switch
56
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

45. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Medium
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.
Radio waves
Copper

46. Backbone

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47. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Fiber optic
Copper 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

48. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Fiber optic
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

49. Remote Access Server
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.
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.
Network Interface Card

50. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Subnet
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.