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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Internet
PSTN
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Cell phone

2. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Copper fiber optic
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

3. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
Line of sight
Data
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

4. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Network Interface Card
Bridge
Subnet

5. Server
Hub
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
Data
Metropolitan Area Network

6. 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.
Fiber optic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Splitters
Network Operating System

7. Mail Server
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
Satellite dish
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

8. Sneakernet
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A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

9. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
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 that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person who uses a computer.

10. License Tracking
Cellular
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 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.
TCP/IP

11. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Switch
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

12. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
Network Operating System
Peer-To-Peer Network.
IP address

13. Remote Access Server
Splitters
MAC
Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

14. Resources
Fiber optic
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
10GBaseT
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

15. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
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
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.
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

16. Stand-Alone Computer
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

17. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Satellite
Cell phone
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.

18. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Network Interface Card
Channels
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.
100

19. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
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
Telephone
Radio waves

20. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Wide Area Network
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

21. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Fiber optic

22. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
PSTN
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Infrastructure

23. Motherboard
Hub
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Networking TV

24. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Line of sight
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

25. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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26. Addressing
Router
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.
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
Fiber optic

27. 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.
Cellular
xDSL
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.
Telephone

28. Traffic Monitoring
10GBaseT
Wireless
Switches routers
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.

29. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Switch
Half-duplex
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Line of sight

30. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Bridge
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
Modem
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

31. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Networking TV

32. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cable
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

33. CCIE

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34. Connectivity Device
Network Interface Card
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.
Subnet
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

35. Convergence
Network Interface Card
TCP/IP
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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

36. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switch
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.
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.

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

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38. Load Balancing
Hub
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
TCP/IP

39. 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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Network Operating System
A person who uses a computer.

40. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
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.
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
Access Server
A person who uses a computer.

41. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Hub
V.35
A person who uses a computer.

42. 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.
Cell phone
Bridge
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

43. Network+ (Net+)
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 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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

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

45. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Cellular
Moving
Telephone
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

46. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Splitters
Router

47. NIC
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Network Interface Card
MAC
'Network of Networks'

48. CompTIA
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected 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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Line of sight

49. NOS
Access Server
Network Operating System
1000BaseSX
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.

50. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A person who uses a computer.
Moving
Satellite dish
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

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