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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Hub
Fiber optic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Phone number

2. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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.
Moving
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Cellular

3. Network Operating System (NOS)
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
xDSL
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Ad hoc

4. Remote User

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5. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Metropolitan Area Network
Data
Router
Bridge

6. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
100

7. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.
Subnet
Moving

8. Server
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

9. LAN
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Local Area Network
IP address
Network adapter

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

11. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

12. 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.
Weather
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Subnet
Full duplex

13. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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14. Packet
Network adapter
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Access Server

15. Asset Management

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16. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10GBaseT
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Infrastructure

17. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
The physical layout of computers on a network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

18. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.

19. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Radio waves
Router
Cellular
A person who uses a computer.

20. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Transmitter
Network adapter

21. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
10GBaseT
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Computing Technology Industry Association

22. Motherboard
Router
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

23. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Radio waves
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 person who uses a computer.

24. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
Phone number

25. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
100
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.

26. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Fiber optic
Data

27. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Copper
Satellite
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

28. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Transmitter
If original files are lost or deleted.
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
Bridge

29. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
10
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

30. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Weather

31. 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 adapter
Modem
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

32. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
Access Server
Phone number
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

33. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Telephone
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Router
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

34. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
Access Server
Router
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

35. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
A person who uses a computer.
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
Download

36. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
Fiber optic
Switches routers
MAC

37. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Dialup
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Radio waves
Router

38. Print Services
Cell phone
Fiber optic
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.

39. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.
Hub
Switching

40. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Switch
Switches routers
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

41. WAN
MAC
Wide Area Network
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
Transmitter

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.
Network adapter
Bridge
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.

43. Spam
Splitters
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

44. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Cable
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
1000BaseSX

45. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair 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.
56
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
10

46. Sneakernet
Half-duplex
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Medium
Download

47. Topology
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.
Access Server
Hub
The physical layout of computers on a network.

48. Mail 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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Metropolitan Area Network
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.

49. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Network Operating System
56
Wireless
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

50. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Ethernet
Cable
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

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