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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Radio waves
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Hub
Wireless

2. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Infrastructure

3. File Services
Delay time
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
TCP/IP
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

4. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
Hub
MAC
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

5. 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.
Satellite dish
Twisted pair
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.

6. Print Services
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Infrastructure
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on 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.

7. User
Fiber optic
Dialup
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A person who uses a computer.

8. Certification
Copper
Metropolitan Area Network
Hub
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.

9. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Data
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. MAN
Infrastructure
Medium
Metropolitan Area Network
Hub

11. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Data

12. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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.
Subnet
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

13. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
100
IP address
Telephone
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.

14. Remote Access Server
Copper
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.
PSTN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

15. Network
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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
Copper fiber optic

16. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Medium
Modem
Bridge

17. Transmission Media
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

18. Stand-Alone Computer
Modem
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Full duplex
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

19. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
10GBaseT
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
Hub

20. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A person who uses a computer.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.
Access Server

21. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Dialup
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Delay time
Download

22. Network Operating System (NOS)
Network Operating System
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Ethernet

23. WAN
Wide Area Network
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network Operating System

24. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Dialup

25. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Infrastructure
Phone number
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Copper

26. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Satellite dish
Wireless
xDSL
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

27. Internet Services
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Fiber optic
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.

28. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Telephone
Phone number
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

29. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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.
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
Phone number
Router

30. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Subnet
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Telephone

31. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Transmitter
Hub
Moving
Delay time

32. Packet
Delay time
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Local Area Network
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

33. Address

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34. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
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.
Router
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Network adapter

35. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Moving
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

36. Asset Management

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37. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

38. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Satellite
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
IEEE
Cable

39. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
PSTN
Network adapter
Networking TV
Cable

40. Soft Skills
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Download
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.
Network Operating System

41. License Tracking
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.
Copper fiber optic
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.

42. 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.
Local Area Network
A person who uses a computer.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Splitters

43. Mail 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
'Network of Networks'
Moving
TCP/IP

44. Backbone

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45. Addressing
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 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
MAC

46. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Hub
Data
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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

47. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
100
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

48. Host
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Infrastructure
Cellular adapter

49. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Metropolitan Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Networking TV
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

50. 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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Full duplex