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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Copper fiber optic

2. Addressing
Twisted pair
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 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 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.

3. Connectivity Device
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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4. Network Operating System (NOS)
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.
Dialup
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
1000BaseSX

5. CCIE

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6. CompTIA
Local Area Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
Hub
V.35

7. 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.
Cable
Full duplex
Computing Technology Industry Association
Dialup

8. Server
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network adapter
Delay time

9. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Cellular
Delay time
Hub
PSTN

10. Workstation
Moving
Cellular adapter
Hub
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

11. Host
Copper
Subnet
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

12. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Half-duplex
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Copper fiber optic

13. Traffic
Fiber optic
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.
TCP/IP

14. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Medium
Satellite dish
Ethernet
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15. Motherboard
Computing Technology Industry Association
Access Server
Satellite dish
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

16. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
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
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.
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.

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

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18. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Satellite
Switching
Channels

19. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Twisted pair
Bridge
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

20. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Bridge
1000BaseSX
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
xDSL

21. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
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22. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Satellite
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
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

23. Protocol
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A person who uses a computer.
xDSL

24. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
Ad hoc
Download

25. Software Distribution
Download
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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

26. NOS
Network Operating System
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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

27. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Dialup
Infrastructure
Switching
Transmitter

28. Traffic Monitoring
Line of sight
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Copper fiber optic

29. Internet Services
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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Twisted pair

30. 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
Splitters
Transmitter
TCP/IP
Satellite dish

31. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Hub
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 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.

32. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Fiber optic
IEEE
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

33. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
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
Half-duplex
Weather
Cellular

34. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Metropolitan Area Network
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
PSTN
Copper fiber optic

35. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
NIC (network interface card)
Switching
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

36. Web Server
Access Server
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Medium

37. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
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
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router

38. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
PSTN
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Infrastructure
Networking TV

39. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Phone number
Half-duplex
V.35

40. 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.
Network Operating System
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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

41. Address

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42. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Twisted pair
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cable
V.35

43. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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.
Voice data
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

44. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between 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
The physical layout of computers on a network.
IP address
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

45. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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Transmitter

46. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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
Weather

47. Remote Access Server
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
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 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.

48. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network adapter
Router
Peer-To-Peer Network.

49. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Networking TV
10GBaseT
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
Telephone

50. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Modem
Fiber optic
POTS (plain old telephone service)