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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
V.35
Data
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

2. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Router
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network adapter

3. Security Auditing
Ad hoc
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
xDSL
Wide Area Network

4. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Weather
Voice data
Hub
MAC

5. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Moving

6. 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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Medium
Twisted pair
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

7. Network+ (Net+)
Ethernet
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 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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

8. 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.
Cellular
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Computing Technology Industry Association

9. Address

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10. Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
TCP/IP
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

11. NIC
Network Interface Card
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

12. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Moving
Wireless
Cable

13. Client
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Cellular
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
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

14. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Ethernet
Fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer Network.

15. 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.
Full duplex
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

16. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Bridge
Ethernet
Ad hoc
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

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

18. Unified Communications
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Access Server
Channels
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

19. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
V.35

20. Packet
Wide Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.

21. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Satellite
Modem
Phone number
Network Interface Card

22. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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
Delay time
100

23. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Network adapter
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

24. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Bridge
V.35

25. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Satellite dish
Subnet
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

26. Segment
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Modem
Switch
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

27. Restoring
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Half-duplex
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.

28. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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
MAC
Fiber optic
Cellular

29. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Router
56
Weather
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

30. Soft Skills
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.
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. Asset Management

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32. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Switching
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Hub

33. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Satellite dish

34. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Router
Switch
Peer-To-Peer Network.
10

35. Topology
Phone number
Hub
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

36. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Telephone
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.

37. 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.
Dialup
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

38. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A person who uses a computer.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Switch
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

39. Scalable
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Download
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

40. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Network adapter
xDSL

41. Management Services
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Ethernet
Data

42. NOS
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Cable
Network Operating System
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

43. Remote User

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44. Spam
Download
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Satellite

45. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Wide Area Network
Medium
Peer-To-Peer Network.
IEEE

46. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
PSTN
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

47. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Wide Area Network
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Half-duplex

48. Convergence
Wireless
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Router
A person who uses a computer.

49. License Tracking
Network Operating System
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

50. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Network Operating System
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.

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