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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.
Splitters
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Phone number

2. Motherboard
10
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

3. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

4. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
PSTN
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
NIC (network interface card)

5. 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
Copper fiber optic
Telephone
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

6. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Switch
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
'Network of Networks'

7. File Server
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

8. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Hub
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

9. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
PSTN
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
IEEE

10. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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.
Medium
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
V.35

11. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
Cellular
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Delay time

12. Internet Services
Switching
10GBaseT
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.
Download

13. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Fiber optic
10 10
Switches routers
Bridge

14. Soft Skills
Wireless
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

15. 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.
Network adapter
Twisted pair
Hub
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

16. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
Switch
Satellite dish
Twisted pair

17. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Channels
Data
Wireless
Access Server

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.
Splitters
Telephone
Network adapter
Network Interface Card

19. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Infrastructure

20. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
Network adapter
xDSL
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

21. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Modem
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

22. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

23. Unified Communications
Access Server
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
10 10
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.

24. Sneakernet
Line of sight
Cellular adapter
Modem
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

25. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Weather
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Bridge

26. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
56
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.
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

27. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Voice data
Radio waves
Delay time

28. NIC
Network adapter
Router
Network Interface Card
Weather

29. LAN
Network adapter
Hub
Local Area 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

30. Software Distribution
Voice data
Ad hoc
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Half-duplex

31. Transmission Media
Switching
Ad hoc
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

32. 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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Ethernet
Full duplex
Medium

33. Peer-To-Peer Network
A person who uses a computer.
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.
Ethernet
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

34. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Router
Subnet
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.
Medium

35. CCIE

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36. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Cell phone
Local Area Network
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

37. Client / Server Architecture
Full duplex
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

38. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Line of sight
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
Telephone

39. Address

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40. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Wide Area Network
PSTN
Network adapter
10

41. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Copper
xDSL
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

42. MAN
Metropolitan Area 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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Data

43. Restoring
Channels
Access Server
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Copper

44. Client / Server 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.
Full duplex
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Router

45. Print Services
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10
IP address

46. Node
'Network of Networks'
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router
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.

47. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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TCP/IP
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Subnet

48. Stand-Alone Computer
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
TCP/IP
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

49. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
Wireless

50. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Hub
Copper fiber optic
Networking TV
Fiber optic

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