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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
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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A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

2. Host
MAC
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
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.

3. Client
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Splitters
If original files are lost or deleted.
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

4. Local Area Network (LAN)
Fiber optic
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Voice data
'Network of Networks'

5. Management Services
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
Switches routers
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Full duplex

6. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
1000BaseSX

7. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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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.
Wireless
1000BaseSX

8. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Voice data
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Subnet

9. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switch

10. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Bridge
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
Wide Area Network

11. 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.
Medium
Telephone
PSTN
Twisted pair

12. Mail Services
Satellite dish
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
Transmitter
Copper

13. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Phone number
IP address

14. Network
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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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
Cell phone

15. Resources
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

16. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Router
Network Interface Card

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

18. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
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The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Metropolitan Area Network

19. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Wireless
Transmitter
Phone number
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

20. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Metropolitan Area Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switching

21. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Ad hoc
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Switches routers

22. Node
Cable
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
MAC
NIC (network interface card)

23. 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.
Router
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
TCP/IP

24. Web Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network Operating System
PSTN
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

25. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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 person who uses a computer.
Hub

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

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27. Network+ (Net+)
Bridge
1000BaseSX
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

28. Traffic Monitoring
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
1000BaseSX
Data

29. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Satellite dish
Switches routers
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.

30. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Dialup
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
Twisted pair

31. Transmission Media
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Hub

32. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange 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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

33. 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
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
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 Interface Card

34. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
IEEE
Hub
Cell phone

35. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Weather
Hub
Metropolitan Area Network
xDSL

36. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Telephone
Data
Cellular
Line of sight

37. File Services
IEEE
Router
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Ethernet

38. 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.
Access Server
Bridge
Moving
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

39. Workstation
Channels
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Networking TV
Half-duplex

40. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Router
Satellite
Splitters
Ad hoc

41. LAN
Local Area Network
Wireless
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
Cisco Certified Network Associate

42. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Modem
Bridge
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Subnet

43. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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

44. Traffic
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
NIC (network interface card)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.

45. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Cable
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Wide Area Network

46. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Delay time
Networking TV
Moving

47. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Cable
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Network adapter

48. WAN
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Wide Area Network
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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

49. Asset Management

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50. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
If original files are lost or deleted.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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