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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Topology
Telephone
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Cable
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

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

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3. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Switching
Ad hoc
Line of sight
Delay time

4. File Services
Computing Technology Industry Association
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
Router
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

5. 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
Transmitter
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Medium

6. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
Wide Area 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
Splitters

7. Connectivity Device
Network Interface Card
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
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

8. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Telephone

9. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
10 10
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

10. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Router
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.

11. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
Metropolitan Area Network
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 of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

12. License Tracking
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
Line of sight
Fiber optic

13. Mail Server
Splitters
Download
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Half-duplex

14. NIC
10GBaseT
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network Interface Card
Cellular adapter

15. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Cable
Subnet
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
56

16. ____ cables use electrical signals.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Satellite dish
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Copper

17. Backbone

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18. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
Network adapter
Moving

19. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
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
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
Dialup

20. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Dialup

21. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

22. CCNA
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.
Ethernet
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Bridge

23. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Cell phone
Router

24. Client
Twisted pair
Hub
NIC (network interface card)
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

25. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
Cisco Certified Network Associate
1000BaseSX
Switching

26. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Data
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

27. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
Moving

28. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Switches routers
Infrastructure
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Radio waves

29. Client / Server Architecture
Cell phone
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

30. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Bridge
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

31. Local Area Network (LAN)
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Wireless
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

32. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.

33. Certification
Weather
xDSL
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.

34. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
Cellular adapter
xDSL

35. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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36. Stand-Alone Computer
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.
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
Network Interface Card
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

37. Motherboard
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
Cellular

38. Protocol
Computing Technology Industry Association
NIC (network interface card)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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

39. Security Auditing
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
Modem

40. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
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.
10GBaseT
If original files are lost or deleted.
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

41. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
xDSL
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.
Switch
Satellite

42. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

43. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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 (modulator/de-modulator)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Transmitter

44. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Twisted pair
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

45. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Radio waves
Satellite dish
Wide Area Network
Full duplex

46. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Router
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

47. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Voice data
The physical layout of computers on a network.

48. Address Management
Switching
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.
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.

49. Web Server
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
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

50. Soft Skills
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Modem
Cellular adapter