Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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Channels
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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


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

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3. Remote User

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4. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Radio waves
Bridge
Weather


5. NOS
Download
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Network Operating System


6. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Access Server
Dialup


7. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
MAC
xDSL
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


8. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Satellite dish
Cable
Cell phone


9. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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.
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Switching


10. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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11. Node
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Network Interface Card
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


12. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Network adapter
Voice data
Bridge
IP address


13. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Copper fiber optic
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.


14. Internet
Moving
V.35
Splitters
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.


15. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
Satellite dish
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
Cable


16. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Router
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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.


17. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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
Network adapter
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.


18. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Telephone
Switching
Telephone


19. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Phone number
Data
Bridge


20. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
10GBaseT
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Satellite


21. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Bridge
Ethernet
Copper fiber optic
Router


22. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


23. ____ cables use electrical signals.
PSTN
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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Copper


24. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Modem
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cable
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.


25. Workstation
Line of sight
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Data
Metropolitan Area Network


26. Local Area Network (LAN)
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.


27. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
NIC (network interface card)
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


28. CCIE

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29. Asset Management

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30. 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.
Twisted pair
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.
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.


31. Address Management
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.
Download
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Data


32. Motherboard
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 design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.


33. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.


34. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
TCP/IP
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.


35. Address

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36. Certification
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Bridge


37. Unified Communications
Modem
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Delay time
Dialup


38. Backing Up
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person who uses a computer.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
10GBaseT


39. Wide Area Network (WAN)
1000BaseSX
Cellular adapter
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.


40. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A person who uses a computer.
10GBaseT


41. CCNA
Telephone
Router
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.


42. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Switch
Infrastructure
Moving
Networking TV


43. Management Services
Switches routers
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.


44. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Channels
Twisted pair
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
PSTN


45. License Tracking
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
If original files are lost or deleted.


46. User
Network Interface Card
Metropolitan Area Network
A person who uses a computer.
The physical layout of computers on a network.


47. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Fiber optic
Switches routers


48. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Cellular
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Hub
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49. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Router
Computing Technology Industry Association


50. Stand-Alone Computer
Networking TV
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
IEEE