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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. User
A person who uses a computer.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Subnet
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

2. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Download
Modem
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.
Transmitter

3. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
100
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
NIC (network interface card)

4. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Twisted pair
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Switch
Network adapter

5. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Dialup
Bridge
TCP/IP

6. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Download
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

7. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
TCP/IP
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Ad hoc

8. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Ad hoc
Radio waves
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

9. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Subnet
If original files are lost or deleted.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

10. Backbone

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11. NIC
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Interface Card
Satellite

12. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Networking TV
Router
If original files are lost or deleted.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

13. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Network Operating System
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.
10
Switching

14. Network
Bridge
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.
A person who uses a computer.
Switch

15. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network Interface Card
Network adapter
Hub

16. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Satellite
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.

17. Resources
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Line of sight
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

18. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
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.
10
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

19. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Hub
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 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. ____ cables use light pulses.
Infrastructure
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Fiber optic
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

21. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Phone number
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

22. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Wireless
V.35
Router

23. Network Operating System (NOS)
Medium
Channels
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.

24. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Splitters
Cable
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Switching

25. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Twisted pair
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.
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
Line of sight

26. Certification
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
10
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 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.

27. P2P 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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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

28. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
56
Channels
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 retrieving files from a backup.

29. Remote User

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30. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Infrastructure
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Copper fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

31. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
10GBaseT
Delay time
Access Server
Telephone

32. Client
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Computing Technology Industry Association
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

33. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
MAC

34. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Delay time
Satellite dish
Wide Area Network

35. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Modem
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Network adapter
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

36. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
TCP/IP
Switch
Dialup
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

37. WAN
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
IP address
Wide Area Network

38. Stand-Alone Computer
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
10

39. CCNA
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
56
Transmitter
Cisco Certified Network Associate

40. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Twisted pair
Channels
Networking TV
Network Interface Card

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

42. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
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.
Voice data

43. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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
Router
10GBaseT
Download

44. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Moving
Full duplex
Network Interface Card
Network adapter

45. Load Balancing
IP address
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.
Telephone

46. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Subnet
56

47. Scalable
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Satellite dish
Bridge
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

48. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
If original files are lost or deleted.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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

49. Topology
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A person who uses a computer.
Hub
The physical layout of computers on a network.

50. Management Services
V.35
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Wide Area Network
Dialup

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