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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Wireless
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.
100
Cell phone

2. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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.
Wide Area Network
V.35
Twisted pair

3. Client / Server Network
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.
Ethernet
Metropolitan Area Network

4. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Telephone

5. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Download
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Infrastructure
Subnet

6. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Twisted pair
Line of sight
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

7. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic
Network adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

8. User
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A person who uses a computer.
Full duplex
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

9. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Switching
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Network Operating System

10. LAN
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
1000BaseSX
Local Area Network
TCP/IP

11. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Data
Moving
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Wide Area Network

12. Address

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13. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Transmitter
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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

14. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
100
10GBaseT

15. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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16. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Satellite dish
Modem
Router

17. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

18. Security Auditing
Bridge
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
100
A person who uses a computer.

19. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Full duplex
Telephone
'Network of Networks'
Medium

20. Sneakernet
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

21. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
IEEE
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving 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

22. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Cellular
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

23. Network+ (Net+)
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.
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

24. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
Wide Area Network
Phone number
Router

25. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Half-duplex
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.

26. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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 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.
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

27. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Hub
Radio waves
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.
Hub

28. Scalable
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

29. Internet Services
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.
Cell phone
Ethernet
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.

30. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
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
Cellular adapter
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

31. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
10 10
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
IEEE

32. CCNA
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Wide Area Network

33. Address Management
POTS (plain old telephone service)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Hub
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.

34. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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
Switches routers
Delay time

35. Client / Server Architecture
Networking TV
Satellite
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

36. CompTIA
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cellular adapter
Full duplex
Computing Technology Industry Association

37. License Tracking
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 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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

38. Load Balancing
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.

39. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
PSTN
Wide Area Network
Router

40. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
56
Switch
PSTN
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

41. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
xDSL
100
Radio waves
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

42. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Fiber optic
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.
Weather
Satellite dish

43. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Full duplex
Satellite dish
PSTN
If original files are lost or deleted.

44. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
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.
Transmitter

45. Network
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Cable

46. 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.
Switching
Telephone
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.

47. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Router
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network adapter

48. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

49. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Copper fiber optic
56
Ad hoc
Computing Technology Industry Association

50. Print Services
Full duplex
Voice data
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.