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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Splitters
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

2. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Cellular adapter
xDSL

3. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Metropolitan Area Network
V.35
Telephone
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

4. Workstation
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Hub
PSTN
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

5. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Switch
MAC

6. Resources
Transmitter
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

7. Addressing
Networking TV
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.

8. MAN
Copper fiber optic
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
Data

9. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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 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.
Cable
Switching

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

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11. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
IP address
Medium
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 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.

12. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
Networking TV
Hub
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

13. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
IP address
Data
Voice data

14. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Switches routers
Weather
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

15. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A person who uses a computer.
Cellular

16. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
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.
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 10

17. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
10GBaseT
TCP/IP
Switch

18. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Moving
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

19. Spam
Fiber optic
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

20. Connectivity Device
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

21. Mail Server
10
Data
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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

22. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

23. Network+ (Net+)
Switching
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.

24. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
Network Operating System
Delay time
Subnet

25. 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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.
Router

26. 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.
Splitters
Download
Dialup
10GBaseT

27. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Twisted pair
Satellite dish
Cell phone
Metropolitan Area Network

28. Address

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29. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Delay time
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

30. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

31. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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32. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Hub
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.

33. Convergence
Cable
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

34. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Medium
If original files are lost or deleted.
Satellite

35. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Half-duplex
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Radio waves

36. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
xDSL
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.

37. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
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.
Cellular
Line of sight

38. NIC
Moving
Network Interface Card
Networking TV
MAC

39. Mail Services
Switches 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
Splitters
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

40. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
IP address

41. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Cable
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Delay time
56

42. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switches routers
Hub
10
Wide Area Network

43. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Infrastructure
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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

44. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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 copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Fiber optic

45. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Bridge
Copper
Radio waves
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

46. Asset Management

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47. Web Server
Weather
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Telephone

48. P2P Network
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
xDSL

49. Transmission Media
Telephone
Wireless
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

50. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Phone number
Modem
Switch

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