Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A person who uses a computer.
Infrastructure


2. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Ad hoc
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Transmitter
Subnet


3. Transmission Media
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Moving
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.


4. Internet Services
Telephone
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.
Cellular adapter
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.


5. Packet
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


6. CCIE

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7. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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8. NOS
Network Operating System
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Router
Infrastructure


9. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
Network adapter
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
V.35


10. 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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
Local Area Network


11. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Network Operating System
Dialup
Cell phone


12. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Data
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13. Sneakernet
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


14. Node
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network adapter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


15. P2P Network
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Network adapter
Networking TV
Peer-To-Peer Network.


16. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
NIC (network interface card)
Cable


17. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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18. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Weather
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.


19. License Tracking
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.
Copper fiber optic
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Radio waves


20. Network
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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


21. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Fiber optic


22. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Wireless
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Line of sight
Network adapter


23. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Bridge
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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


24. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
Fiber optic
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


25. Asset Management

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26. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Metropolitan Area Network
MAC
Wireless


27. Client / Server Architecture
IEEE
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


28. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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
Full duplex
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


29. NIC
Network Interface Card
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
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


30. Certification
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Wireless
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 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.


31. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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Cable
PSTN
Modem


32. Traffic Monitoring
Copper
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.


33. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
10GBaseT
Cellular adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


34. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.


35. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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
Modem
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Subnet


36. Resources
Delay time
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Hub
NIC (network interface card)


37. File Services
Radio waves
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Access Server


38. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
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.
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
Radio waves
Computing Technology Industry Association


39. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Router


40. Workstation
Modem
Splitters
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.


41. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


42. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Line of sight
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A person who uses a computer.


43. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
IP address
Medium
Copper
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.


44. Network+ (Net+)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.
Ethernet
The main circuit board that controls a computer.


45. Address

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46. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Satellite
Cellular adapter
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Peer-To-Peer Network.


47. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
'Network of Networks'
Cable
TCP/IP


48. Connectivity Device
IEEE
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


49. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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
Infrastructure
MAC


50. Addressing
Local Area Network
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Data