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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Subnet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

2. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
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.
Switch
1000BaseSX

3. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Cable
Weather
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
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

4. Internet
MAC
'Network of Networks'
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

5. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
If original files are lost or deleted.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

6. Backbone

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7. Address

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8. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Telephone
Switch

9. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

10. Client
Cell phone
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
Switches routers
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

11. 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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge

12. Address Management
Twisted pair
Local Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.

13. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination 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.
Router
Switches routers
Wide Area Network

14. Software Distribution
Radio waves
Channels
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

15. License Tracking
Router
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.
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A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

16. Transmission Media
A person who uses a computer.
Ad hoc
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

17. 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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Bridge
Telephone
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

18. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.
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19. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
V.35
Hub
IP address

20. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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.
V.35
MAC
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

21. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
IP address
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.
Wireless

22. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Bridge
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Networking TV
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

23. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Line of sight
Satellite dish
Hub

24. MAN
Router
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Metropolitan Area Network
Full duplex

25. Server
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
Router
Router
Cisco Certified Network Associate

26. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Hub
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Ethernet

27. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Twisted pair
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network Interface Card

28. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Ethernet
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

29. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Modem
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.
Subnet
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.

30. 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
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Modem
Cellular adapter

31. Workstation
NIC (network interface card)
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
IP address

32. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Weather
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.
Cellular
Telephone

33. Soft Skills
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.
'Network of Networks'
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.

34. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
Medium
MAC
Computing Technology Industry Association

35. Addressing
Dialup
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.

36. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.

37. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
PSTN
Fiber optic
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Switch

38. Traffic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switches routers
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The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

39. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

40. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Ad hoc
Moving
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

41. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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 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.
Access Server
Network adapter

42. Sneakernet
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
V.35
Infrastructure
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

43. Network
Voice 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 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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

44. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging 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
10
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.

45. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
IP address

46. 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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Splitters
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

47. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Fiber optic

48. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
Line of sight
PSTN
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

49. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
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
Channels
Weather

50. Remote User

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