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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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






2. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).






3. Stand-Alone Computer






4. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.






5. Web Server






6. Give 8 Examples of Management Services






7. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.






8. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.






9. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.






10. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?






11. Backbone

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12. Remote Access Server






13. Addressing






14. LAN






15. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.






16. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.






17. Motherboard






18. Transmission Media






19. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.






20. Network






21. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.






22. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.






23. Connectivity Device






24. Certification






25. Internet






26. Mail Server






27. Client






28. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.






29. Network Operating System (NOS)






30. Software Distribution






31. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.






32. Mail Services






33. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).






34. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.






35. Load Balancing






36. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.






37. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.






38. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.






39. 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.






40. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.






41. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.






42. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?






43. Node






44. Segment






45. CompTIA






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

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47. Topology






48. What's another name for Remote Access Server?






49. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?






50. Protocol