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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
1000BaseSX
Cable
Switching
Computing Technology Industry Association

2. Node
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

3. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
IEEE
Moving
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

4. Mail Server
Weather
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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
Dialup

5. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Voice data
Phone number
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

6. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Switches routers
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

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

8. Internet
IP address
Channels
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
IEEE

9. Stand-Alone Computer
Satellite dish
Dialup
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

10. Peer-To-Peer Network
Copper
Phone number
Network adapter
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

11. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A person who uses a computer.
10GBaseT
Networking TV
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

12. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Bridge
Fiber optic
'Network of Networks'

13. Client
xDSL
Ethernet
Switch
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

14. Remote Access Server
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Medium

15. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
10GBaseT
100
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Network Interface Card

16. Address Management
NIC (network interface card)
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Bridge

17. Backing Up
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Twisted pair
Router
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

18. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

19. Web 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
Cell phone
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Splitters

20. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Infrastructure
Router
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

21. Internet Services
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.
Data
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

22. 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
Cable
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

23. Print Services
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switch
Radio waves

24. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
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.
Weather
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Cellular

25. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
TCP/IP
Wireless
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

26. 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.
Router
Infrastructure
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Full duplex

27. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Full duplex
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.

28. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
V.35
Channels
Router
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.

29. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Cellular adapter
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

30. Convergence
Bridge
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
MAC
Router

31. Address

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32. Sneakernet
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 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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

33. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Medium
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.

34. File Services
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
1000BaseSX
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.

35. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Network Operating System
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
xDSL

36. P2P Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Networking TV
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

37. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.
'Network of Networks'
Copper fiber optic

38. NOS
Network Operating System
Cell phone
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.
Local Area Network

39. NIC
Network adapter
Switching
Network Interface Card
Phone number

40. 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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Fiber optic
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.
Telephone

41. Soft Skills
Telephone
10
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 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.

42. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Peer-To-Peer Network.

43. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Ethernet
Wireless

44. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Bridge
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Networking TV
56

45. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
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. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

46. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Network adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

47. 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 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.
Twisted pair
Switch
Cell phone

48. Workstation
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

49. Connectivity Device
Switches routers
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 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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

50. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.