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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Ethernet
Satellite
Copper

2. Address Management
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.
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.
Ethernet
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.

3. Asset Management

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4. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Copper
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.
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

5. Resources
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
If original files are lost or deleted.

6. NOS
IEEE
Full duplex
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network Operating System

7. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Radio waves
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

8. Backing Up
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Network adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

9. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
IEEE
MAC

10. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Copper
Switch
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
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

11. Unified Communications
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Cellular
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Infrastructure

12. CCNA
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.
MAC
10GBaseT
Cisco Certified Network Associate

13. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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.
Splitters
NIC (network interface card)

14. Network Operating System (NOS)
Splitters
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Bridge

15. Scalable
Access Server
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Transmitter
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.

16. Host
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Networking TV
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A person who uses a computer.

17. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Splitters
Bridge
Satellite

18. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Telephone
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Switches routers
56

19. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
IP address
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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
Channels

20. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Switches routers
Modem
56
Hub

21. Topology
Satellite dish
1000BaseSX
The physical layout of computers on a 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

22. Internet Services
Satellite dish
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
V.35
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.

23. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Moving
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

24. 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.
Download
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Ethernet

25. 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.
Voice data
Twisted pair
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

26. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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.
'Network of Networks'
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Network adapter
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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

28. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
100
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Twisted pair

29. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Cellular
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
Ad hoc

30. Software Distribution
Networking TV
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Medium

31. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
Network Operating System
Data
Moving

32. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
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.
IP address

33. License Tracking
Cable
IEEE
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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.

34. Server
Fiber optic
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
V.35
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.

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

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36. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Switching

37. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Radio waves
Delay time
TCP/IP
NIC (network interface card)

38. Remote User

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39. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Copper
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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
10

40. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Bridge
Transmitter
Phone number
Cisco Certified Network Associate

41. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
Access Server

42. Management Services
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

43. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
IEEE
Router

44. Transmission Media
Cell phone
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Weather
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

45. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
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.
56
Satellite dish
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

46. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Voice data
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
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.
Bridge

47. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
10GBaseT
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

48. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

49. Mail Services
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
If original files are lost or deleted.
1000BaseSX
Wide Area Network

50. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Copper fiber optic
Switches routers
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Router