Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Sneakernet
Satellite
IEEE
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Switching


2. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
Switches routers
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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


3. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
Full duplex
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
TCP/IP


4. Mail Services
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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 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.


5. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Medium
Bridge
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.


6. User
Download
Networking TV
A person who uses a computer.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


7. Convergence
MAC
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
NIC (network interface card)


8. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Voice data
Metropolitan Area Network
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Satellite


9. Segment
Network adapter
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate


10. Node
PSTN
MAC
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


11. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
100
Copper
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10 10


12. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Voice data
Half-duplex
PSTN


13. 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.
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
V.35
Telephone


14. Certification
Dialup
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


15. Packet
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Delay time
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Dialup


16. Address

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17. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Moving
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
10GBaseT
Copper fiber optic


18. 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.
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.
Full duplex
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.


19. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Moving
Fiber optic
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
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.


20. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Metropolitan Area Network


21. MAN
Bridge
Telephone
Metropolitan Area Network
Switch


22. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
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
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
IEEE


23. Remote User

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24. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Bridge
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.


25. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Subnet
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


26. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Download
Ethernet


27. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Satellite dish
Router


28. CCIE

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29. CompTIA
Switches routers
Computing Technology Industry Association
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.


30. ____ cables use electrical signals.
1000BaseSX
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Splitters
Copper


31. Traffic Monitoring
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Line of sight
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.


32. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


33. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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34. Asset Management

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35. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Cable
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
xDSL
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


36. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Copper
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
1000BaseSX
Weather


37. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Infrastructure
Modem
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.


38. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network adapter
Twisted pair


39. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cell phone
10 10
Network adapter


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


41. 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
Copper fiber optic
Infrastructure
10GBaseT


42. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Voice data
A person who uses a computer.
Cell phone
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.


43. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Wide Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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


44. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Hub
1000BaseSX
Network adapter
Switch


45. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Medium
Switching
Hub
100


46. Client
Switches routers
Line of sight
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.


47. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Voice data
Satellite
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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


48. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Network Operating System
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
10
Router


49. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Transmitter
MAC
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Network adapter


50. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Local 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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Infrastructure