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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Network Operating System
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
Copper
Telephone

2. Unified Communications
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.
Hub
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

3. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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4. 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.
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.
xDSL
Cell phone

5. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A person who uses a computer.
Switch
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Switches routers

6. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

7. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
IEEE
Cable
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

8. WAN
Weather
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Wide Area Network

9. Web 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
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Weather
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.

10. Sneakernet
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.
TCP/IP
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

11. Certification
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Hub
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.

12. Mail Services
Fiber optic
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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

13. Topology
A person who uses a computer.
Switch
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

14. Host
Fiber optic
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Half-duplex
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

15. Address

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16. Backbone

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17. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Cable
Network Operating System

18. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Fiber optic
Network Interface Card
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

19. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Dialup
Line of sight
Subnet

20. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
Cable
Network Interface Card
NIC (network interface card)

21. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
Cable
Hub
Half-duplex

22. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
V.35
Hub
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

23. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Hub
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.
Bridge

24. Remote Access Server / Access Server
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Hub
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

25. Network+ (Net+)
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.
Network adapter
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.
Voice data

26. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Delay time
Cellular adapter
Networking TV

27. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

28. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Switching
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Ad hoc
Telephone

29. Network Operating System (NOS)
Networking TV
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Network adapter

30. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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31. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
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
Cable
Bridge

32. CompTIA
Modem
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

33. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone

34. Load Balancing
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Delay time
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

35. Security Auditing
IP address
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Switch
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

36. Remote User

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37. P2P Network
Ad hoc
Cellular adapter
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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38. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
PSTN
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.
Subnet

39. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Splitters
Switching
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

40. Print Services
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 service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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41. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Radio waves
Full duplex

42. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Cell phone
Switching
Fiber optic
Router

43. File Services
'Network of Networks'
Cellular
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
NIC (network interface card)

44. Client / Server Architecture
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Moving
100

45. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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
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.
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
Transmitter

46. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Cable
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

47. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
TCP/IP
Wide Area Network

48. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
Voice data
Satellite
If original files are lost or deleted.

49. 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
Cable
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Cellular

50. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
xDSL
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