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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Addressing
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 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.
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.
Telephone

2. Client
Full duplex
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cable

3. Client / Server Network
Data
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 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.
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.

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

5. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Hub
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Delay time

6. Restoring
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

7. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Ad hoc
Twisted pair
Router
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

8. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
10 10
Switch
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.
Network Interface Card

9. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
V.35
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

10. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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11. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Voice data
Network adapter
Half-duplex

12. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Switch
Networking TV
Network adapter

13. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Channels
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
10 10

14. WAN
Router
Wide Area Network
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

15. LAN
Local Area Network
Cellular
Phone number
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

16. Transmission Media
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.
Ad hoc
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

17. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Copper
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

18. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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.
Satellite dish
MAC
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.

19. Resources
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

20. Soft Skills
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.
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
Fiber optic

21. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.
Half-duplex
A person who uses a computer.

22. ____ cables use light pulses.
Cellular adapter
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Fiber optic

23. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
NIC (network interface card)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Switches routers
Half-duplex

24. License Tracking
PSTN
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.
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.
Weather

25. File Server
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Splitters

26. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.
1000BaseSX
Copper fiber optic

27. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
Switch
Local Area Network
Infrastructure

28. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A person who uses a computer.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client 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
Switching

29. Backbone

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30. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
V.35
Satellite
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

31. Network Operating System (NOS)
100
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
MAC

32. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
Networking TV

33. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Subnet
Modem
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Access Server

34. MAN
Channels
Network adapter
Telephone
Metropolitan Area Network

35. Network+ (Net+)
NIC (network interface card)
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.
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

36. Peer-To-Peer Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge
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
Twisted pair

37. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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.
MAC
If original files are lost or deleted.

38. Network
Download
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.
TCP/IP
Channels

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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Splitters
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

40. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
Copper
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

41. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Download
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Switch
10 10

42. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
10
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.

43. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.
V.35

44. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.

45. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Weather
10GBaseT
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.

46. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Wireless
Computing Technology Industry Association
Weather

47. Stand-Alone Computer
Network Operating System
NIC (network interface card)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.

48. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Switch
Download
Networking TV

49. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
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.
Switching
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

50. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Cellular adapter
Fiber optic
Telephone
A person who uses a computer.