Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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 that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
Copper


2. Stand-Alone Computer
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.


3. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Fiber optic
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


4. Transmission Media
Telephone
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Computing Technology Industry Association
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.


5. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Hub
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.


6. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Bridge
Router
10GBaseT
IP address


7. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Subnet
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Hub


8. Address Management
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Cellular


9. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


10. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
1000BaseSX
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Switch


11. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Switches routers
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
Network adapter


12. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Splitters
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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


13. Software Distribution
Router
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)


14. CCIE

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15. Management Services
NIC (network interface card)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.


16. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Router
Fiber optic
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Infrastructure


17. Client
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
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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.


18. User
NIC (network interface card)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A person who uses a computer.
Copper fiber optic


19. NOS
Network Operating System
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Ad hoc
Router


20. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Telephone
Router
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.


21. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
Fiber optic


22. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
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.
MAC
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)


23. 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.
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.
Twisted pair
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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.


24. Remote User

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25. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
PSTN
Line of sight


26. Segment
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Medium
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


27. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Copper fiber optic
xDSL
'Network of Networks'


28. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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29. Topology
TCP/IP
The physical layout of computers on a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.


30. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
MAC
TCP/IP
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.


31. CompTIA
Copper fiber optic
Wide Area Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
Network adapter


32. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Telephone
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
IP address
Download


33. Spam
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 that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


34. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Phone number


35. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Moving
Bridge
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.
Satellite


36. Node
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
10 10
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
10GBaseT


37. Protocol
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
IEEE
TCP/IP
Copper


38. Unified Communications
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Metropolitan Area Network


39. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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.
Network adapter
Modem


40. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Bridge
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
1000BaseSX
Network Interface Card


41. NIC
Computing Technology Industry Association
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network Interface Card
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.


42. Mail Server
Weather
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 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 manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


43. Resources
Full duplex
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Dialup
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


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

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45. Web Server
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.
10GBaseT
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.


46. Host
Splitters
Half-duplex
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.


47. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Router
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


48. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Telephone
Dialup
Delay time
Switches routers


49. Backbone

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50. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Moving
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.
Splitters
Switch