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Comptia Network Fundamentals
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1. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Cellular adapter
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
2. Soft Skills
Router
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.
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.
Data
3. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
PSTN
NIC (network interface card)
Bridge
Cisco Certified Network Associate
4. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
10
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
5. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network Interface Card
Hub
If original files are lost or deleted.
6. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Infrastructure
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.
Phone number
Data
7. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Medium
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.
10
8. Network+ (Net+)
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 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.
Cellular adapter
10GBaseT
9. Address Management
Copper fiber optic
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
10. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
Network Interface Card
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Phone number
11. Node
10 10
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
xDSL
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
12. CCNA
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Medium
Twisted pair
13. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Satellite dish
IP address
If original files are lost or deleted.
14. Internet Services
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Hub
15. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Access Server
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
IEEE
Switch
16. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Switch
Splitters
56
Subnet
17. Security Auditing
Wireless
Channels
Half-duplex
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
18. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Switch
Voice data
Switches routers
Cell phone
19. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Router
20. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
If original files are lost or deleted.
Fiber optic
Router
Line of sight
21. 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.
Satellite dish
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Twisted pair
22. License Tracking
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Access Server
23. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
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.
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.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
24. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Voice data
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Weather
25. Segment
Channels
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
Line of sight
26. Client
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
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Infrastructure
10 10
27. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
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.
Splitters
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
28. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
V.35
Bridge
Transmitter
29. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Network Operating System
Channels
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.
30. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Voice data
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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32. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
TCP/IP
If original files are lost or deleted.
Transmitter
Router
33. Client / Server Network
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.
NIC (network interface card)
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.
Satellite
34. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
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.
Full duplex
Satellite
35. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
56
Transmitter
36. Wide Area Network (WAN)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
37. Unified Communications
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Wide Area 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.
38. Packet
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Fiber optic
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Wireless
39. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Moving
40. Spam
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 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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
41. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cellular 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.
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.
42. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
10 10
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
43. Workstation
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone
44. MAN
Satellite
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
Metropolitan Area Network
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
45. Asset Management
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46. 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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Satellite dish
Telephone
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.
47. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
100
Hub
MAC
48. Motherboard
Moving
Local Area Network
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Modem
49. NOS
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Transmitter
Network Operating System
Weather
50. User
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.