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Comptia Network Fundamentals
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1. Motherboard
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
1000BaseSX
2. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Access Server
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Cable
3. Remote User
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4. Scalable
Computing Technology Industry Association
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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
5. 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.
Bridge
10
Router
Metropolitan Area Network
6. Mail Server
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
10
7. Addressing
Switch
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router
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.
8. Resources
Dialup
Network Interface Card
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
9. Node
100
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
10GBaseT
10. Asset Management
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11. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switch
Hub
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
12. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Voice data
Channels
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
13. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Local Area Network
1000BaseSX
14. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Radio waves
Bridge
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
15. 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.
PSTN
Full duplex
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
16. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Dialup
Access Server
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
17. Packet
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.
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.
18. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Switch
Cell phone
19. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Cable
20. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Download
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
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Data
21. Certification
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Telephone
22. CompTIA
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Voice data
Computing Technology Industry Association
23. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Radio waves
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
24. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Fiber optic
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Fiber optic
25. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Hub
Local Area Network
V.35
Router
26. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
Line of sight
POTS (plain old telephone service)
27. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Full duplex
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
56
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
28. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
IEEE
Moving
29. Client / Server 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
Twisted pair
Switches routers
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.
30. Network+ (Net+)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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
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.
31. 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
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Half-duplex
Telephone
TCP/IP
32. Address
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33. CCIE
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34. Workstation
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.
Wide Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
35. Protocol
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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
Twisted pair
Cisco Certified Network Associate
36. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Network Operating System
Infrastructure
Router
37. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
V.35
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Hub
38. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Delay time
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.
Router
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
39. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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40. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Subnet
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.
41. 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.
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
Radio waves
42. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Voice data
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Router
43. Remote Access Server
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
TCP/IP
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
44. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Network adapter
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
45. NOS
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.
Network Operating System
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.
Network adapter
46. Traffic
Metropolitan Area Network
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
100
Voice data
47. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
Modem
Data
Router
48. Local Area Network (LAN)
10GBaseT
Satellite
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Computing Technology Industry Association
49. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Ad hoc
Satellite
TCP/IP
50. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Transmitter
'Network of Networks'
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