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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
Bridge
Twisted pair
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Cell phone

2. Asset Management

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3. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Transmitter
Router
'Network of Networks'
V.35

4. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Hub
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
100
Computing Technology Industry Association

5. Scalable
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Local Area Network

6. Packet
Bridge
Wide Area Network
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

7. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Wide Area Network
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
IP address
10

8. Network
A person who uses a computer.
'Network of Networks'
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.
Ethernet

9. Address

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10. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Bridge
Ad hoc
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

11. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

12. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Switches routers
Router
V.35
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

13. LAN
100
Delay time
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Local Area Network

14. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Bridge
Network adapter
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.
56

15. Node
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
10 10
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

16. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
Switch
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Dialup

17. P2P Network
56
Network adapter
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Computing Technology Industry Association

18. 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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
10
Splitters
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.

19. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Fiber optic
Local Area Network

20. User
Cable
Splitters
A person who uses a computer.
Networking TV

21. File Server
'Network of Networks'
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.

22. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
Network Operating System
Copper fiber optic

23. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
Switch
Infrastructure

24. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
10GBaseT
Metropolitan Area Network

25. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Dialup
Hub
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.

26. Backing Up
10 10
Network adapter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Router

27. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
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.
Wide Area Network
Moving
The physical layout of computers on a network.

28. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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.

29. Workstation
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
PSTN
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

30. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Full duplex
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
10GBaseT

31. ____ cables use electrical signals.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Copper
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Network adapter

32. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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
Network adapter
Wide Area Network
Cable

33. Server
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.
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 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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

34. Local Area Network (LAN)
Cell phone
Switches routers
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

35. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Modem
Channels
Network adapter
Medium

36. Remote Access Server
Metropolitan Area Network
Medium
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

37. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
100
Data
Modem

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

39. Sneakernet
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Networking TV
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

40. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Bridge
Router
Metropolitan Area Network
10

41. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Network adapter
56
Line of sight
'Network of Networks'

42. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
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 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.
V.35
1000BaseSX

43. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
100
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Subnet

44. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Network Operating System
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cellular
10 10

45. 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.
Line of sight
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Bridge
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

46. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Delay time
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Fiber optic

47. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
1000BaseSX
NIC (network interface card)
Dialup
10

48. MAN
Line of sight
Networking TV
Metropolitan Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

49. Transmission Media
Wireless
Data
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Telephone

50. Client / Server Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

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