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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. File Server
TCP/IP
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Moving
Hub

2. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Router

3. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cellular
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Modem

4. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Local Area Network
Switches routers

5. CCNA
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Delay time
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Download

6. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Phone number
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Weather
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

7. Motherboard
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
10 10
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

8. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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Wireless
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Voice data

9. Node
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Phone number

10. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Cable
Bridge
Telephone
IP address

11. Client
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
Wireless
Medium
POTS (plain old telephone service)

12. Software Distribution
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Telephone
If original files are lost or deleted.

13. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Moving
TCP/IP
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

14. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Copper fiber optic
100
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 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.

15. ____ cables use light pulses.
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
xDSL
Telephone

16. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Local Area Network

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

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18. Address

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19. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Networking TV
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 (modulator/de-modulator)

20. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
1000BaseSX

21. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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.
Telephone
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

22. Scalable
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Hub
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

23. Internet Services
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.
Ethernet
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
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.

24. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
NIC (network interface card)
Router
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Networking TV

25. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Networking TV
10
Satellite
1000BaseSX

26. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
1000BaseSX
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Copper fiber optic
Switches routers

27. Unified Communications
Cellular adapter
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

28. Address Management
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
If original files are lost or deleted.

29. Client / Server Network
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.
Router
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.

30. Mail Server
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.
PSTN
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

31. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
1000BaseSX
Access Server
Switches routers
Infrastructure

32. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
Medium
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Network adapter

33. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Cellular adapter
1000BaseSX
Bridge

34. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
Telephone
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 that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

35. Network+ (Net+)
Cellular
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected 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.
Radio waves

36. Spam
Switch
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network adapter
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.

37. Connectivity Device
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Medium
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

38. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Subnet
Satellite
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.

39. Traffic
V.35
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

40. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Metropolitan Area Network
Wireless
Delay time
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.

41. Backbone

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42. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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
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A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

43. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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

45. 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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Bridge
'Network of Networks'
Network adapter

46. Host
Network Interface Card
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Delay time
10 10

47. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Voice data
Ethernet
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.

48. License Tracking
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Wide Area 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.

49. 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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Modem
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

50. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Switches routers
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.
Ad hoc
1000BaseSX

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