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Comptia Network Fundamentals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-network-+, it-skills

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1. Management Services
Ethernet
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Router
PSTN

2. Print Services
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users 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.
Telephone

3. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
Twisted pair
Channels
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

4. Backing Up
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
'Network of Networks'

5. Software Distribution
Fiber optic
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

6. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Weather
A person who uses a computer.
IEEE
Copper fiber optic

7. P2P Network
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

8. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
A person who uses a computer.
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.
Dialup
MAC

9. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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.
Network adapter
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.
Cellular

10. 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.
Telephone
Full duplex
Delay time
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.

11. Protocol
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Subnet
Cellular
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

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

13. Internet
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Moving
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

14. Security Auditing
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
MAC
Delay time

15. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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PSTN
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
MAC

16. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network adapter
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.

17. Local Area Network (LAN)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Ad hoc
Cable
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

18. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Hub
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Subnet

19. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cable
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Channels

20. 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.
IEEE
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
Bridge
Switch

21. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Local Area Network
V.35
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

22. WAN
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Wide Area Network
Cellular adapter
Wireless

23. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Router
POTS (plain old telephone service)

24. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

25. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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
Wireless
Router

26. Address Management
IEEE
Network Operating System
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.

27. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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
MAC

28. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Local Area Network
Switching
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.

29. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Voice data
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

30. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Moving
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.

31. Resources
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Ethernet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

32. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Switch
Router
Metropolitan Area Network
Weather

33. Sneakernet
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cable

34. Remote Access Server
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10GBaseT
Hub

35. Remote User

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36. Soft Skills
Bridge
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 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.

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

38. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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39. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Switching
Telephone
PSTN

40. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
1000BaseSX
Voice data
POTS (plain old telephone service)

41. 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.
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
Networking TV
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Splitters

42. Client / Server Network
Networking TV
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
Metropolitan Area Network

43. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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
'Network of Networks'
Satellite
Wireless

44. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

45. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Telephone
Delay time
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

46. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
If original files are lost or deleted.
IEEE
Hub

47. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
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.
NIC (network interface card)
Switches routers
The physical layout of computers on a network.

48. Peer-To-Peer 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.
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
Access Server

49. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Cellular
Transmitter

50. Mail Server
Cable
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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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