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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Packet
Cell phone
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
Twisted pair

2. Backbone

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3. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Splitters
Hub
Satellite dish
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

4. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
Wireless
xDSL
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

5. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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
Metropolitan Area Network

6. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Network adapter
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.
Bridge
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

7. User
Wide Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.
A person who uses a computer.

8. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
Ethernet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Delay time

9. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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
Switch
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

10. 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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Switching
Full duplex
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

11. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
Splitters
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Line of sight

12. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Weather
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

13. 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.
Telephone
Network adapter
Cable
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

14. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
Download
Phone number
Satellite dish

15. Asset Management

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16. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Twisted pair
Cellular adapter
Dialup
Data

17. Client / Server Network
Subnet
A person who uses a computer.
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.
Modem

18. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Twisted pair
Network Interface Card
Router
1000BaseSX

19. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
56
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Wide Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

20. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A person who uses a computer.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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

21. Addressing
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 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.
Moving
'Network of Networks'

22. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Dialup

23. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
IEEE
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Ethernet
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

24. Segment
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Splitters
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Switches routers

25. Mail Services
Phone number
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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

26. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Computing Technology Industry Association
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
TCP/IP
Delay time

27. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Network adapter
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Voice data

28. Network+ (Net+)
Full duplex
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 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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

29. 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.
IEEE
Local Area Network
Infrastructure

30. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Hub
xDSL
Medium

31. NIC
Router
Network Interface Card
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.
Weather

32. CompTIA
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Satellite dish
Computing Technology Industry Association

33. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Router
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.
Switch

34. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Router
1000BaseSX
Cellular adapter
Voice data

35. Client
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.
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
Modem

36. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Cellular
Data
Cellular adapter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

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.
Weather
Cellular adapter
Switches routers

38. Resources
xDSL
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

39. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
1000BaseSX
IEEE

40. Local Area Network (LAN)
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.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

41. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
PSTN
Networking TV
MAC

42. Web Server
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switch
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

43. Security Auditing
Switch
Cellular adapter
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

44. Topology
Network Interface Card
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
The physical layout of computers on a network.

45. File Services
TCP/IP
Fiber optic
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

46. Address

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47. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Dialup

48. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
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. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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

50. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
10
Medium
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Telephone

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