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Comptia Network Fundamentals
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1. 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.
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.
2. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
10
3. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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.
Switches routers
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.
100
4. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Copper fiber optic
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Switch
5. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Cisco Certified Network Associate
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Metropolitan Area Network
Medium
6. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Splitters
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
7. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Access Server
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Hub
8. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
A person who uses a computer.
Network Interface Card
xDSL
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
9. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Copper fiber optic
Infrastructure
Telephone
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
10. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
1000BaseSX
Satellite dish
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
11. Asset Management
12. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Copper fiber optic
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
Subnet
13. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Data
14. Host
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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
15. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Router
Switches routers
Ad hoc
16. Client / Server Network
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Metropolitan Area 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 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.
17. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
Network Interface Card
Router
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
18. NIC
1000BaseSX
Network Interface Card
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Telephone
19. Web Server
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switches routers
Copper fiber optic
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
20. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Router
Copper
Transmitter
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
21. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Telephone
Hub
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
22. Convergence
Hub
Access Server
Telephone
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
23. Stand-Alone Computer
Copper fiber optic
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Bridge
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
24. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Copper
10
IEEE
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
25. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
100
Line of sight
Metropolitan Area Network
Fiber optic
26. Addressing
Ad hoc
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.
Cable
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.
27. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.
Moving
Cisco Certified Network Associate
28. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Full duplex
Satellite
Wireless
29. Topology
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
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
Local Area Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
30. Segment
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
31. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
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.
'Network of Networks'
Fiber optic
Cell phone
32. Sneakernet
Transmitter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
33. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?
34. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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.
Wireless
Transmitter
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
35. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt 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
Weather
Line of sight
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
36. 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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Wide Area Network
Full duplex
37. 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.
Router
'Network of Networks'
Bridge
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
38. Scalable
Computing Technology Industry Association
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
39. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
Half-duplex
40. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
'Network of Networks'
Moving
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
41. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network Interface Card
Fiber optic
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
42. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cell phone
43. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
MAC
Network Interface Card
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Router
44. Workstation
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone
The physical layout of computers on a network.
45. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Switch
10GBaseT
Download
IP address
46. Client
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 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.
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
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
47. Mail Services
Copper
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.
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
48. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Network adapter
Transmitter
Networking TV
49. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
V.35
50. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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 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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.