Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
xDSL
Bridge


2. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cellular adapter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
NIC (network interface card)


3. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
IEEE
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.
Infrastructure


4. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
MAC
Network adapter
Cellular


5. Address

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6. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Delay time
Data
Phone number


7. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.
Switching


8. 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 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
Switching
TCP/IP
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


9. A ____ network adapter sends 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.
Wireless
10
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.


10. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
10 10
Moving
Hub


11. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Local Area Network
PSTN
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


12. Remote User

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13. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Half-duplex
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
10GBaseT
56


14. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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 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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


15. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
Cell phone
Copper
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


16. Peer-To-Peer Network
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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
Transmitter
Router


17. Unified Communications
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.


18. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
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
Weather
MAC


19. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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
Satellite
Voice data
Channels


20. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switch
Networking TV
A person who uses a computer.


21. File Services
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Network Operating System
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


22. Backbone

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23. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network adapter
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
If original files are lost or deleted.


24. 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.
Ethernet
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
1000BaseSX


25. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network adapter


26. Asset Management

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27. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Satellite dish
Data
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Switch


28. Transmission Media
Networking TV
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


29. Local Area Network (LAN)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network adapter
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.


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

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31. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Wide Area Network


32. Traffic
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Ethernet


33. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
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
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


34. Client
NIC (network interface card)
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
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
Fiber optic


35. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Dialup
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Subnet


36. Topology
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
MAC
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Switches routers


37. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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.
Switching


38. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Moving
100
Network adapter


39. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Download
Network Operating System


40. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients 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
Bridge
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.


41. License Tracking
Switching
Hub
Satellite
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.


42. WAN
Copper
Wide Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
The physical layout of computers on a network.


43. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Wireless
Half-duplex
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.


44. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
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.
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)


45. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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.
1000BaseSX
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


46. 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.
Download
Switching
10GBaseT
Telephone


47. Restoring
Transmitter
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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
Switching


48. Motherboard
Data
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.


49. Traffic Monitoring
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Network adapter
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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.


50. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switch
Cable
Bridge