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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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2. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

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

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4. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Voice data
Transmitter
Access Server

5. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

6. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
MAC
Cell phone
Twisted pair

7. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
56
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

8. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Dialup
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

9. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Fiber optic
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 retrieving files from a backup.
If original files are lost or deleted.

10. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person who uses a computer.

11. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Line of sight
Cable
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.

12. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
IP address
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

13. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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
Router
Dialup

14. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Cellular adapter
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switches routers
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

16. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

17. CCNA
10 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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.

18. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Wide Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Moving

19. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Subnet
Ethernet
Router

20. Server
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
Switches routers
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.
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

21. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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
V.35
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
10 10

22. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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 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
Ad hoc
Satellite

23. Remote User

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24. Restoring
Copper fiber optic
Infrastructure
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.

25. Mail Server
Modem
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.

26. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Modem
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.

27. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Twisted pair
Line of sight
Ad hoc
IEEE

28. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
NIC (network interface card)
1000BaseSX

29. 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
TCP/IP
Networking TV
Copper
Copper fiber optic

30. MAN
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
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.
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.

31. Transmission Media
Network Operating System
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Copper

32. Packet
Moving
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Voice data
Ad hoc

33. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
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
Telephone
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Wireless

34. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
IP address
10
Ethernet

35. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
IEEE
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.
Weather
Voice data

36. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
A person who uses a computer.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

37. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.
Router
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

38. Asset Management

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39. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Network adapter
IEEE
Copper fiber optic
Cell phone

40. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Infrastructure
NIC (network interface card)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

41. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Data
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Weather

42. LAN
Cell phone
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Local Area Network

43. Mail Services
Hub
Cell phone
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

44. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
Voice data

45. NOS
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.
NIC (network interface card)
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Network Operating System

46. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

47. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Local Area 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
Cell phone
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

48. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Network Operating System
Data
Satellite dish
The physical layout of computers on a network.

49. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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.
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
Modem
Network adapter

50. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
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
Switch
Satellite dish