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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Client / Server Architecture
Channels
Cellular
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

2. Restoring
Bridge
Splitters
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

3. MAN
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
IEEE
Metropolitan Area Network
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

4. Print Services
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Switches routers
Network Interface Card
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

5. NOS
Network Operating System
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Subnet
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

6. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Switch
Transmitter
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

7. Address

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8. Protocol
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

9. 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
TCP/IP
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Channels
A person who uses a computer.

10. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Router
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to 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

11. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Satellite dish
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
MAC

12. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A person who uses a computer.
Switches routers
Telephone
Delay time

13. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Voice data
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

14. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Network adapter
Switch
Medium
Download

15. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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.
Splitters
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Ethernet

16. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Subnet
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving 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

17. 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
Medium
10GBaseT

18. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Subnet
Network adapter
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

19. Mail Services
Ad hoc
1000BaseSX
Transmitter
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

20. License Tracking
IP address
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.
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
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.

21. P2P Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

22. Workstation
V.35
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects 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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

23. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
56
100
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 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

24. NIC
Full duplex
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 Interface Card
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

25. Remote Access 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
V.35
10 10
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

26. Client / Server Network
1000BaseSX
Line of sight
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.
Satellite dish

27. Mail Server
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
1000BaseSX

28. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A person who uses a computer.
10
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 design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

29. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Copper
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Hub
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

30. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Network Operating System
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
Switch
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

31. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients 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.
Bridge
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Transmitter

32. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Moving
Cellular adapter
Switches routers
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

33. Local Area Network (LAN)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Radio waves
Local 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.

34. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
10 10
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.

35. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Network adapter
Switching
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
Switch

36. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
Twisted pair
Channels
Switch

37. 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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cellular adapter
Line of sight

38. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Router
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Satellite

39. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Network adapter
10
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.

40. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Hub
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

41. LAN
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Twisted pair
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.
Local Area Network

42. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
10 10
Hub
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

43. File Server
100
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

44. Scalable
PSTN
TCP/IP
Wide Area Network
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

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

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46. ____ cables use light pulses.
Phone number
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Fiber optic
Full duplex

47. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
V.35
Modem
Medium

48. Peer-To-Peer 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
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Telephone
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

49. Web Server
V.35
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

50. Network Operating System (NOS)
Half-duplex
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.