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Comptia Network Fundamentals
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1. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Delay time
A person who uses a computer.
Cellular adapter
2. NIC
Network Interface Card
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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
3. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
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1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Medium
POTS (plain old telephone service)
4. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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
Wireless
5. File Services
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.
Cell phone
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
6. 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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Half-duplex
Splitters
7. CCNA
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 adapter
Cellular
Cisco Certified Network Associate
8. Asset Management
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9. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Wide Area Network
Transmitter
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cable
10. NOS
Telephone
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.
Network Operating System
MAC
11. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
A person who uses a computer.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cable
12. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Infrastructure
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Networking TV
Router
13. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
Network adapter
Splitters
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
14. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Switch
Delay time
15. Workstation
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Half-duplex
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
16. CompTIA
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Telephone
Half-duplex
17. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Network adapter
Ethernet
Networking TV
18. Client / Server Network
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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. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Bridge
19. CCIE
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20. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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PSTN
Cable
21. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Infrastructure
Local Area Network
Data
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
22. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Splitters
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Phone number
Copper
23. Restoring
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
24. Spam
Line of sight
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
NIC (network interface card)
Radio waves
25. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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'Network of Networks'
26. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.
Fiber optic
Router
27. Stand-Alone Computer
Copper
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network Operating System
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
28. Remote Access Server / Access Server
IP address
Channels
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Wide Area Network
29. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Data
Wide Area Network
If original files are lost or deleted.
Telephone
30. Addressing
Bridge
1000BaseSX
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
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.
31. Software Distribution
PSTN
Voice data
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Networking TV
32. ____ cables use electrical signals.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
33. Security Auditing
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
Networking TV
Dialup
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
34. Internet Services
TCP/IP
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
35. Mail Server
Router
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Network Operating System
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
36. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
10GBaseT
Switching
Telephone
37. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?
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38. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Line of sight
Infrastructure
'Network of Networks'
Hub
39. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
100
Modem
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
40. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
PSTN
xDSL
41. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Router
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
42. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cellular
MAC
43. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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.
Router
Dialup
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
44. 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.
Satellite
Bridge
Copper fiber optic
Cellular
45. Mail 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
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Switch
Cell phone
46. 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.
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.
Voice data
MAC
Twisted pair
47. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
If original files are lost or deleted.
48. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
MAC
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.
Satellite
Switches routers
49. Soft Skills
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.
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.
Voice data
50. 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
Satellite
TCP/IP
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)