Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Local Area Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Satellite
Channels


2. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
Full duplex
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.
Telephone


3. Print Services
'Network of Networks'
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.


4. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.


5. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
NIC (network interface card)
Cable
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.


6. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
10 10
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
MAC
Voice data


7. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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8. Address

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9. Motherboard
Bridge
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Phone number
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.


10. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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.
Download
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
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


11. CCIE

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12. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Medium
Copper fiber optic
Router
Copper


13. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
Phone number
Hub


14. Stand-Alone Computer
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Cell phone


15. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Satellite dish
V.35
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


16. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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.
Subnet
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10 10


17. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Access Server
Cell phone
Switch


18. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Splitters
Modem
Phone number
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)


19. Node
Switches routers
Cable
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Wide Area Network


20. Unified Communications
Half-duplex
Copper
'Network of Networks'
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


21. Local Area Network (LAN)
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)


22. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Channels
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cable
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.


23. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Bridge
Radio waves
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


24. Network+ (Net+)
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 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
If original files are lost or deleted.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


25. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
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.
Switching
Switch


26. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Download
Subnet
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.


27. Traffic
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Network Interface Card
Voice data
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.


28. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Ad hoc
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.


29. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Channels
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Line of sight


30. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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31. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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
Fiber optic
'Network of Networks'


32. Backing Up
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


33. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Infrastructure
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.
V.35
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2


34. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Cellular adapter
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1000BaseSX
Copper fiber optic


35. Backbone

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36. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Switch
Medium
Ethernet
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


37. Security Auditing
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
If original files are lost or deleted.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


38. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Router
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
IP address
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.


39. Connectivity Device
Voice data
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Bridge
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


40. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Ethernet
Voice data
56


41. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Medium
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 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.


42. Client
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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 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
The main circuit board that controls a computer.


43. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Subnet
If original files are lost or deleted.
Satellite
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2


44. 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.
A person who uses a computer.
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.
Copper fiber optic


45. 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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
1000BaseSX


46. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
Cellular adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.


47. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Download
If original files are lost or deleted.
IEEE
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.


48. Remote User

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49. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
10GBaseT
Copper fiber optic
56
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


50. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Telephone