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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Half-duplex
Satellite
Network adapter
Hub

2. Internet
Copper
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

3. Transmission Media
10
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network Interface Card

4. Local Area Network (LAN)
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
'Network of Networks'
Network Interface Card

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

6. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Fiber optic
Router
Weather

7. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

8. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Network adapter
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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

9. Network Operating System (NOS)
Hub
Delay time
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

10. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Hub
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

11. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
PSTN
NIC (network interface card)
Cell phone
Wireless

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

13. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Modem

14. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Hub

15. Internet Services
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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 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.

16. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
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 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
Half-duplex
Weather

17. Mail Server
Network Interface Card
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
Dialup

18. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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19. Convergence
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Networking TV
10

20. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
IEEE

21. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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.
Bridge
Modem
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

22. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Access Server
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
100
Copper

23. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Twisted pair
Modem

24. Software Distribution
Delay time
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.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Full duplex

25. 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.
100
Wireless
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Splitters

26. 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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
Copper

27. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Delay time
10 10
Weather
Copper

28. NIC
Network Interface Card
Router
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Channels

29. Network+ (Net+)
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.
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.
Ethernet

30. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Networking TV
Fiber optic
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Fiber optic

31. Soft Skills
Switches routers
Weather
Cell phone
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.

32. Spam
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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
'Network of Networks'

33. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
56

34. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
TCP/IP
Moving
1000BaseSX
If original files are lost or deleted.

35. Node
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Copper
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.

36. 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.
Delay time
Cellular adapter
Twisted pair
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Download

38. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Metropolitan Area Network
Cellular
Switching

39. Mail Services
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

40. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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
xDSL

41. 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
V.35
10 10
Cell phone

42. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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.
100
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.

43. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Radio waves
Bridge
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Transmitter

44. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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.
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
Switch
Router

45. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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
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.

46. Restoring
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.
Phone number
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Local Area Network

47. Peer-To-Peer Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Subnet

48. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
Satellite

49. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Bridge
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.
IEEE

50. Server
10 10
Switch
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
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