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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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Infrastructure
Download
10

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

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3. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Network Operating System
Fiber optic
Modem

4. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
56
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Cable

5. File Services
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 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
Medium

6. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
IEEE
100
Hub

7. Convergence
Bridge
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Networking TV

8. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Medium
If original files are lost or deleted.
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 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.

9. MAN
Fiber optic
Metropolitan Area Network
Switching
Fiber optic

10. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Full duplex
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
TCP/IP
Ad hoc

11. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
PSTN
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Ad hoc
Copper

12. 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.
100
Line of sight
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.

13. Local Area Network (LAN)
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Hub
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
10

14. LAN
Channels
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.
Local Area Network
If original files are lost or deleted.

15. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Switch
Weather
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

16. Network+ (Net+)
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Peer-To-Peer 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.

17. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
100
Cellular adapter
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.
Access Server

18. Address

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19. WAN
Wide Area Network
Telephone
Fiber optic
'Network of Networks'

20. 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.
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.
Telephone
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

21. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Channels
Modem
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
IEEE

22. P2P Network
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Bridge
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.

23. Workstation
If original files are lost or deleted.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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 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

24. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Satellite
Fiber optic

25. Mail Services
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Modem
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 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

26. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
Subnet

27. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
100
1000BaseSX

28. 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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Fiber optic
IP address

29. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
xDSL

30. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Cellular adapter
Satellite dish
Line of sight
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

31. License Tracking
10GBaseT
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
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.

32. CCNA
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Local Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network adapter

33. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Router
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

34. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Infrastructure
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.
Telephone
Subnet

35. Resources
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on 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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

36. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Medium
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.

37. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Satellite

38. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
IP address
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Cellular

39. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Bridge
Fiber optic
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Networking TV

40. Protocol
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 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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

41. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.
IEEE

42. Stand-Alone Computer
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

43. Mail Server
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
100
Radio waves

44. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Switching
Satellite
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

45. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Voice data
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Network adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

46. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
IEEE
10

47. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Access Server

48. Print Services
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.

49. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
TCP/IP
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
Access Server

50. ____ cables use light pulses.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Switches routers
Fiber optic
Medium