Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Remote User

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2. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Computing Technology Industry Association
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.


3. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
IEEE
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.
Twisted pair


4. 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
Voice data
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.


5. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending 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.
Half-duplex
Delay time
Fiber optic


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


7. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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 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.
Dialup


8. 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
Cellular adapter
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.


9. Addressing
Moving
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.
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.


10. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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
Ad hoc
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11. Mail Services
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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
Splitters


12. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Line of sight
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.


13. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Bridge
Satellite dish
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Switches routers


14. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
Router
Metropolitan Area Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.


15. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Local Area Network
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Transmitter


16. 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.
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.
Splitters
Dialup
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.


17. Transmission Media
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.
10 10
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10


18. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
TCP/IP
Download
Channels


19. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Telephone
If original files are lost or deleted.
IEEE
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.


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


21. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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
Transmitter
Line of sight


22. 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.
Network Operating System
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.


23. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Switch
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
xDSL


24. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


25. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Radio waves
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.


26. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Cable
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
Phone number
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


27. CCNA
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
10
Cisco Certified Network Associate
IP address


28. Stand-Alone Computer
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


29. Node
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.
Ethernet
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Medium


30. CCIE

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31. 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.
Twisted pair
Computing Technology Industry Association
IEEE
Telephone


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

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33. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Modem
Infrastructure
Telephone


34. Restoring
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 retrieving files from a backup.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


35. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 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.


36. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Cell phone
Data
Infrastructure
Wireless


37. Asset Management

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38. 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.
Access Server
Channels
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.


39. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Voice data
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Delay time
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


40. 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.
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
Switch
A person who uses a computer.
Twisted pair


41. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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42. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Access Server
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Data
IP address


43. 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.
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 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
Full duplex
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


44. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Half-duplex
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Subnet
Metropolitan Area Network


45. CompTIA
Satellite dish
Computing Technology Industry Association
Fiber optic
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. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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 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.


47. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Infrastructure
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


48. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Bridge
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Hub


49. Resources
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


50. Traffic Monitoring
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
PSTN
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.