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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Ethernet
IEEE
Wireless

2. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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3. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Line of sight
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

4. NOS
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.
Network Operating System
Infrastructure
Wide Area Network

5. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Telephone
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 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
100

6. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Line of sight
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.
Full duplex
xDSL

7. Motherboard
Wireless
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The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

8. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Twisted pair
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Ad hoc
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. Resources
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Medium
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

10. Server
Switch
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 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
Switch

11. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A person who uses a computer.
Phone number
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Wide Area Network

12. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
IEEE
Network Interface Card

13. Mail Services
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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
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 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.

14. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
Fiber optic
Cellular adapter

15. Restoring
IEEE
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Telephone
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

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.
Network Interface Card
Half-duplex
Weather
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

17. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Cable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

18. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Ethernet
Network adapter
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Router

19. Security Auditing
If original files are lost or deleted.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

20. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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21. Backbone

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22. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Phone number
Network Interface Card
Satellite
If original files are lost or deleted.

23. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.
Switch

24. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network Operating System
Weather
Line of sight

25. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
1000BaseSX
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

26. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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.
100
Telephone
Radio waves

27. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?

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28. 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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
IEEE
If original files are lost or deleted.

29. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Router
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
IP address

30. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
10
Fiber optic

31. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Network Operating System
Delay time
Access Server
1000BaseSX

32. Protocol
Full duplex
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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
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33. Peer-To-Peer 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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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 adapter

34. CompTIA
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Medium
Computing Technology Industry Association
Switches routers

35. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Phone number
Voice data
If original files are lost or deleted.

36. ____ cables use light pulses.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
IEEE
Fiber optic

37. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Bridge
Hub
V.35

38. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Infrastructure
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Wireless

39. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Infrastructure

40. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
NIC (network interface card)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

41. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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
10GBaseT
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.

42. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Local Area Network
IP address

43. 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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

44. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Switches routers
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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. 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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

46. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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.
Fiber optic
Modem

47. License Tracking
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
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.

48. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Metropolitan Area Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

49. Addressing
1000BaseSX
Delay time
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.

50. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Network Operating System
Medium
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.