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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Server
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

2. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10
10 10
Router
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

3. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
NIC (network interface card)

4. License Tracking
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
xDSL

5. Protocol
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Download
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

6. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Download
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
Transmitter

7. Address

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8. Load Balancing
Switches routers
IEEE
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
PSTN

9. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
10 10
Satellite dish
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

10. Backing Up
Wide Area Network
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Weather
Network Operating System

11. 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.
Transmitter
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Full duplex
MAC

12. Software Distribution
Download
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Router

13. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cellular
Cell phone
Hub

14. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
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 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.
If original files are lost or deleted.

15. Traffic
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
Cell phone
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Network Interface Card

16. Packet
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.
Phone number
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

17. 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
TCP/IP
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 Operating System
Copper

18. Peer-To-Peer Network
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 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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network adapter

19. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Transmitter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

20. WAN
Cellular adapter
Network adapter
Wide Area Network
Satellite

21. Host
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

22. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
IEEE
Hub
Telephone
Wireless

23. Resources
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

24. NIC
Cell phone
Delay time
Network Interface Card
Half-duplex

25. LAN
Fiber optic
Local Area Network
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

26. Transmission Media
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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Hub

27. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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
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.
56

28. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
Local Area Network
Network Operating System
Router

29. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
10GBaseT
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

30. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Phone number
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

31. Print Services
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

32. CCNA
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Cable

33. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Data
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Modem

34. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10 10
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

35. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Ethernet
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Subnet

36. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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37. Remote User

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38. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
MAC
Local Area Network
'Network of Networks'

39. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Medium
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Phone number

40. Remote Access Server
PSTN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on 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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

41. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
100
'Network of Networks'
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

42. Address Management
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Subnet
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

43. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Full duplex
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

44. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
V.35
Wireless
Splitters
Modem

45. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Network Interface Card
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.
Switch
Radio waves

46. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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.
IEEE
10GBaseT
NIC (network interface card)

47. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
PSTN
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A person who uses a computer.

48. Convergence
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

49. 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.
100
Moving
Switching
Twisted pair

50. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
100
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

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