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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Local Area Network (LAN)
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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 manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

2. Soft Skills
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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 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 copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

3. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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Download
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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

4. Software Distribution
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

5. Mail Server
IEEE
Voice data
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.

6. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Medium
Delay time
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

7. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Bridge
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

8. File Server
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.

9. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Cable
Subnet
10GBaseT

10. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
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
Channels
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 runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

11. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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
Subnet

12. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Voice data
Cisco Certified Network Associate
POTS (plain old telephone service)

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

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14. 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
Modem
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.

15. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Switch
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

16. Network Operating System (NOS)
Phone number
Infrastructure
Bridge
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

17. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
NIC (network interface card)
Twisted pair

18. Internet Services
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
Twisted pair
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

19. 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
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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

20. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Dialup
Line of sight
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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

21. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Phone number
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cable

22. 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
MAC
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Router

23. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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 person who uses a computer.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

24. Load Balancing
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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Network Operating System
Network adapter

25. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Telephone

26. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Access Server
xDSL
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Download

27. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Copper
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Medium

28. Backbone

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29. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
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Switch
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

30. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Phone number
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Cellular adapter
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

31. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
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Phone number
NIC (network interface card)

32. Workstation
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
TCP/IP
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects 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.

33. Stand-Alone Computer
Cellular adapter
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
Copper
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

34. 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.
Download
Satellite
Data
Full duplex

35. CompTIA
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.
Satellite dish
10GBaseT
Computing Technology Industry Association

36. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
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Download
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Copper fiber optic

37. CCNA
Wide Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Fiber optic
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

38. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Hub
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
PSTN
Network adapter

39. 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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

40. Resources
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Satellite dish
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

41. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Radio waves

42. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
V.35
Switch
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Voice data

43. Node
Network Interface Card
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

44. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Telephone
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

45. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Modem
'Network of Networks'
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

46. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Satellite
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

47. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Infrastructure
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The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

48. 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.
Twisted pair
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Wireless
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.

49. LAN
Local Area Network
Network adapter
Network Interface Card
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

50. NIC
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Line of sight
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network Interface Card