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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Line of sight
Metropolitan Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

2. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
Cell phone
Router
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

3. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Phone number
PSTN
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
1000BaseSX

4. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
10
Bridge

5. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
10 10
Network adapter
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
TCP/IP

6. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
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
Full duplex
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

7. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

8. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Network Operating System
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switch
Radio waves

9. Mail Server
10GBaseT
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Access Server
Bridge

10. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
Local Area Network
Wide Area Network
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

11. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
'Network of Networks'
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Moving
Modem

12. 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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Wireless
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Full duplex

13. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Transmitter
Bridge
IEEE

14. Peer-To-Peer Network
Network adapter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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

15. Stand-Alone Computer
Satellite
Data
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

16. Backing Up
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
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

17. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Network Interface Card
Download
Network Operating System
Ethernet

18. Web Server
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Wide Area Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

19. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Network adapter
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

20. Topology
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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

21. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
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
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.

22. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Hub
'Network of Networks'
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

23. Address

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24. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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 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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

25. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Twisted pair
10GBaseT

26. Soft Skills
Full duplex
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Download
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.

27. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Wide Area Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cellular
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

28. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to 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.
MAC
A person who uses a computer.

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

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30. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Network adapter
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Dialup
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

31. File Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
100
Voice data

32. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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33. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Wireless
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. Restoring
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Modem
Cellular adapter

35. 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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Satellite
Full duplex
Twisted pair

36. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
PSTN
Weather
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

37. 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.
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.
Data
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

38. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Access Server
Hub
Switch
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

39. MAN
Half-duplex
10 10
Metropolitan Area Network
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

40. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Operating System
Infrastructure
56

41. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
10GBaseT
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

42. Motherboard
Bridge
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.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.

43. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Network Operating System
Cable

44. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
If original files are lost or deleted.

45. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.
10 10
Telephone

46. 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
Fiber optic
MAC
Networking TV

47. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Weather
Channels
Access Server
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

48. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Wireless
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
V.35
IP address

49. Traffic
Hub
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Bridge
Cell phone

50. License Tracking
xDSL
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.