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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Backing Up
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Network Operating System
10GBaseT

2. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Cellular adapter
Subnet
PSTN

3. File Server
Network Operating System
Fiber optic
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

4. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer 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.
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.

5. NIC
Network Interface Card
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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
Voice data

6. Client / Server 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.
Switching
Delay time
POTS (plain old telephone service)

7. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Switch
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
'Network of Networks'

8. 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
Router
56
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

9. 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.
10
56
1000BaseSX

10. Transmission Media
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.

11. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
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 Operating System
Switching

12. Client
Ad hoc
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
Peer-To-Peer Network.

13. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
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
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

14. LAN
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
V.35
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.
Local Area Network

15. Soft Skills
Cable
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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

16. Packet
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

17. Management Services
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Modem
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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

18. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Satellite dish
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
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.

19. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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20. 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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
Telephone
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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

21. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
Satellite
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
Router

22. Scalable
Router
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Local Area Network
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

23. Local Area Network (LAN)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Dialup
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

24. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A person who uses a computer.

25. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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26. Software Distribution
1000BaseSX
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
NIC (network interface card)
Switch

27. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
1000BaseSX
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

28. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
Network adapter
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Cell phone

29. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Telephone
Infrastructure
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

30. Network
Telephone
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A person who uses a computer.
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.

31. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Switches routers
Copper
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

32. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
Switching
Cellular
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

33. Remote Access Server
Modem
Dialup
NIC (network interface card)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

34. 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.
10 10
Splitters
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

35. Protocol
Dialup
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Radio waves
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

36. P2P Network
Dialup
Ad hoc
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network Interface Card

37. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A person who uses a computer.
Router
IP address

38. CompTIA
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
xDSL
Computing Technology Industry Association
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

39. Sneakernet
Splitters
Cable
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

40. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Router
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.

41. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

42. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Switches routers
Satellite dish
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Twisted pair

43. Backbone

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44. Network+ (Net+)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Cellular adapter
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 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.

45. Remote User

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46. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
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 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
Medium
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

47. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

48. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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
Network adapter
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Cellular

49. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
xDSL
10GBaseT
Switch
Data

50. NOS
Network Operating System
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
xDSL

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