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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Networking TV
Satellite dish
Channels

2. 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.
Switching
Telephone
Splitters
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

3. Traffic Monitoring
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.
TCP/IP
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.

4. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending 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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Telephone
Half-duplex

5. Mail Server
Ad hoc
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
PSTN
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.

6. File Services
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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Switches routers

7. Scalable
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

8. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Dialup
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

9. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Hub
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Data

10. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Half-duplex
Modem
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.

11. Address Management
Router
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.
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
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.

12. CCIE

13. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Cellular adapter
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Line of sight
If original files are lost or deleted.

14. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Moving
Channels
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.
Cable

15. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
Channels
Satellite dish
1000BaseSX
Medium

16. NIC
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Network Operating System
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

17. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Ethernet

18. LAN
Networking TV
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Local Area Network

19. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
Metropolitan Area 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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

20. Local Area Network (LAN)
Moving
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Satellite

21. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Phone number
Copper fiber optic
Hub

22. 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 of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Cell phone
TCP/IP
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

23. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Hub
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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

24. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Moving
Satellite
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

25. Connectivity Device
Subnet
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

26. Wide Area Network (WAN)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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

27. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
10GBaseT
Transmitter
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

28. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
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
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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.

29. Load Balancing
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

30. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Ad hoc
Telephone
Twisted pair
Medium

31. Network+ (Net+)
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.
100
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

32. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Fiber optic
Radio waves
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.
Copper fiber optic

33. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
V.35
Cell phone
Computing Technology Industry Association

34. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
10GBaseT
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

35. File Server
Satellite
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Full duplex
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

36. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

37. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Bridge
Fiber optic
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.

38. NOS
Hub
Network Operating System
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge

39. Backbone

40. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
Bridge
10
Network adapter

41. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Copper fiber optic
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.

42. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Phone number
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Access Server

43. 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.
Network adapter
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

44. License Tracking
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Copper fiber optic
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.

45. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Twisted pair
MAC
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.

46. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
Transmitter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Router

47. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Voice data
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Router

48. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Copper fiber optic
Delay time
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
Radio waves

49. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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
Switches routers
Phone number

50. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Satellite
TCP/IP
Phone number
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.