Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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
1000BaseSX


2. Traffic Monitoring
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.
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.


3. Addressing
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.
MAC
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.


4. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
PSTN
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


5. NOS
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cellular
Hub
Network Operating System


6. Stand-Alone Computer
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


7. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Half-duplex
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Router


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

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9. NIC
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
Network Interface Card
Delay time


10. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Twisted pair
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. Topology
Radio waves
Channels
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The physical layout of computers on a network.


12. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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
Bridge
Router


13. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


14. File Services
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cellular adapter


15. Remote User

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16. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects 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.
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The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


17. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Wireless
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
MAC


18. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.


19. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Switches routers
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Cable
IP address


20. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cable
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)


21. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Wireless
Bridge
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Hub


22. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
POTS (plain old telephone service)


23. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
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.
xDSL
Metropolitan Area Network
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2


24. CCNA
Full duplex
Network adapter
Access Server
Cisco Certified Network Associate


25. Local Area Network (LAN)
Network adapter
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


26. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Copper
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
xDSL
Access Server


27. Motherboard
Subnet
Modem
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.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.


28. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Telephone
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.
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


29. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.


30. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
Router
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Line of sight


31. Network+ (Net+)
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Radio waves
Transmitter


32. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Voice data
Channels
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


33. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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34. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Subnet
Transmitter
Infrastructure


35. Client / Server Architecture
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


36. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Delay time
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Data


37. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Cable
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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V.35


38. WAN
Switch
Wide Area Network
Bridge
IP address


39. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
1000BaseSX
NIC (network interface card)


40. Client / Server Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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.
Networking TV
Dialup


41. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Weather
1000BaseSX
Medium


42. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Copper fiber optic
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.
Line of sight


43. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
PSTN
Access Server
Network Interface Card
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.


44. Address

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45. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switching
Hub
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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.


46. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network adapter
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Satellite


47. Transmission Media
Data
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic


48. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
V.35
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


49. 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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Splitters


50. Asset Management

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