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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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 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.
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
Subnet

2. License Tracking
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.
Voice data
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
Fiber optic

3. Resources
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The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 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.

4. Mail Services
10GBaseT
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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

5. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Transmitter
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

6. Asset Management

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7. 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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Copper fiber optic
Access Server
Splitters

8. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
IP address
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9. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
IP address

10. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Half-duplex
Line of sight
MAC
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

11. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
xDSL
Telephone
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.
Access Server

12. Network Operating System (NOS)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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PSTN
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

13. WAN
Wide Area Network
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.
Line of sight
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

14. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Moving
Ad hoc
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Satellite

15. Topology
'Network of Networks'
The physical layout of computers on 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 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

16. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Ad hoc
Network Operating System
Hub
PSTN

17. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
V.35
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
xDSL
NIC (network interface card)

18. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Network adapter
'Network of Networks'
Hub
Voice data

19. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Weather

20. Traffic
Line of sight
IP address
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

21. Client / Server Network
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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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
IEEE

22. Soft Skills
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
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.
Access Server

23. Motherboard
Subnet
Download
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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

24. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Bridge
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.
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25. Address

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26. Remote User

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

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28. Restoring
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Infrastructure

29. Web Server
PSTN
NIC (network interface card)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Network adapter

30. ____ cables use light pulses.
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.
Twisted pair
Network Operating System
Fiber optic

31. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Ethernet
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Networking TV
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32. Management Services
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Hub
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

33. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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
Telephone
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

34. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
'Network of Networks'
Telephone
Switching
Bridge

35. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
Moving
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36. 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.
Radio waves
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.
Network adapter

37. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
xDSL
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

38. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Network adapter
Switches routers
Hub
Switch

39. Client
Satellite
Network adapter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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

40. Backing Up
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Switch
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

41. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Twisted pair
Weather
The physical layout of computers on a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.

42. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Access Server
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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43. File Server
Hub
Wireless
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

44. ____ 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.
Ethernet
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

45. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
Metropolitan Area Network
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
NIC (network interface card)

46. 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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Ad hoc
Access Server

47. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Ad hoc
Splitters
Cable
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

48. 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
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 determining how much data transfer activity is taking place on a network or network segment and notifying administrators when a segment becomes overloaded.
Switch

49. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
1000BaseSX
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Delay time

50. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
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.
Switch