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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
PSTN
Voice data
Computing Technology Industry Association

2. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network adapter
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Cellular adapter

3. Restoring
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Access Server
xDSL

4. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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 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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

5. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
10 10

6. Peer-To-Peer Network
IEEE
xDSL
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
Network adapter

7. WAN
Wide Area Network
Bridge
Networking TV
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

8. Load Balancing
Network adapter
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

9. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cable
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

10. Management Services
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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
xDSL

11. LAN
MAC
Local Area 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.
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.

12. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Radio waves

13. Server
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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 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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

14. User
A person who uses a computer.
Ethernet
Network adapter
Network adapter

15. Mail Services
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
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 spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
NIC (network interface card)

16. Connectivity Device
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

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

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18. Soft Skills
Fiber optic
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.
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.

19. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
Satellite
Bridge
Radio waves

20. Topology
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network adapter

21. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
10
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Transmitter
Delay time

22. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The main circuit board that controls 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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Line of sight

23. Spam
Dialup
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.

24. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

25. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
1000BaseSX
Half-duplex
Modem
Networking TV

26. Mail Server
Networking TV
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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

27. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router
10 10
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

28. Protocol
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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 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
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

29. 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.
Networking TV
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

30. Motherboard
Local Area Network
Network Interface Card
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

31. Asset Management

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32. Print Services
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Ethernet
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network adapter

33. Host
Full duplex
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
TCP/IP

34. 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.
Full duplex
Splitters
Switches routers
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.

35. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Hub
xDSL
Bridge

36. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
IP address
MAC
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.
Metropolitan Area Network

37. Packet
Local Area Network
Network Operating System
Phone number
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

38. Remote User

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39. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Medium
Switching
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
Router

40. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
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
Weather
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Access Server

41. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Subnet
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.

42. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Infrastructure

43. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
NIC (network interface card)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

44. Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Switch
Cellular adapter
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.

45. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
IP address
Switch
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

46. CCIE

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47. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

48. 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cellular adapter
Twisted pair
Modem

49. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Local Area Network
Ad hoc
Phone number
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

50. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
10 10
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.
Medium

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