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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Segment
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
Channels

2. Certification
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
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.
Router

3. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
Voice data
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Fiber optic

4. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Channels
Metropolitan Area Network
Local Area Network
Bridge

5. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Weather
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
1000BaseSX
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

6. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Subnet
10
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.
Switching

7. Network+ (Net+)
IP address
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.
Voice data
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.

8. Addressing
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
TCP/IP

9. CCIE

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10. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
If original files are lost or deleted.
V.35
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
Data

11. Remote Access Server
PSTN
Network Interface Card
100
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

12. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Network adapter
Network Operating System

13. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Router
Splitters
Copper
10 10

14. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on 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.
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.

15. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Dialup
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
Access Server

16. User
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge
A person who uses a computer.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

17. Restoring
Full duplex
Transmitter
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
10GBaseT

18. Internet
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

19. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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.
Data
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

20. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
10
Dialup
Fiber optic
Satellite dish

21. Security Auditing
Copper fiber optic
56
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Wireless

22. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
Bridge
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

23. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.

24. Print Services
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.
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

25. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
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.
Router
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

26. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Local Area Network
Twisted pair
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Channels

27. Remote User

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28. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
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
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 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.

29. Host
A person who uses a computer.
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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

30. P2P Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Bridge
If original files are lost or deleted.

31. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Satellite dish
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Network adapter

32. Topology
Hub
Modem
Data
The physical layout of computers on a network.

33. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Voice data
Router

34. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Bridge
Hub

35. Network Operating System (NOS)
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.
Satellite dish
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

36. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Telephone
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Wide Area Network

37. Stand-Alone Computer
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.
Wide Area Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

38. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
10 10
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Splitters

39. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
MAC
xDSL

40. CompTIA
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 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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Computing Technology Industry Association

41. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Data

42. Asset Management

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43. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Bridge
Cable
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

44. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
TCP/IP
Switch

45. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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46. File Services
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
TCP/IP
Router
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

47. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Network adapter
Phone number
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.

48. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Voice data

49. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
Telephone
Fiber optic
Full duplex

50. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
10
TCP/IP
Router

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