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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Metropolitan Area 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

2. 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.
Cell phone
Copper fiber optic
Bridge
Fiber optic

3. Web Server
Router
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Hub
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

4. Network
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Transmitter
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.
Twisted pair

5. What's another name for Remote Access 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
Access Server
Radio waves
Router

6. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Networking TV
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Satellite dish
Network adapter

7. Local Area Network (LAN)
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Fiber optic
Switches routers

8. Address Management
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 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
Wireless
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

9. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Telephone
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Delay time
Cable

10. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Infrastructure
Moving
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.
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11. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Dialup
V.35
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

12. File Server
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

13. Traffic
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

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

15. Unified Communications
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.

16. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Twisted pair
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
V.35
Subnet

17. Packet
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.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Cell phone
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

18. Transmission Media
Ethernet
1000BaseSX
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

19. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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.
Wide Area Network
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Switching

20. ____ cables use electrical signals.
V.35
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
Copper
The physical layout of computers on a network.

21. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Moving
Cellular adapter
Voice data
Telephone

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
Phone number
TCP/IP
Dialup
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

23. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Subnet
Network adapter
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cellular

24. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
Peer-To-Peer 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
Transmitter

25. Scalable
Voice data
Cellular adapter
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
10GBaseT

26. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Modem
Medium

27. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Cable
Switches routers
IEEE

28. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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29. Backbone

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30. Connectivity Device
IP address
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

31. Internet
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

32. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Network adapter
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network adapter
Weather

33. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Network Operating System
Bridge
IEEE
Moving

34. NOS
Voice data
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 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
Network Operating System

35. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Computing Technology Industry Association
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A person who uses a computer.
Cellular

36. 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.
'Network of Networks'
Moving
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37. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Subnet
Local Area Network
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

38. Internet Services
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
Wide Area Network
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

39. Peer-To-Peer Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
IEEE

40. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Full duplex

41. Network Operating System (NOS)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Hub
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
If original files are lost or deleted.

42. Node
Network Operating System
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Telephone

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

44. 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.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Telephone
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.
Copper

45. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Switch
Networking TV
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46. 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
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.

47. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Router
Switch
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Half-duplex

48. Spam
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

49. 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.
PSTN
IP address
Full duplex
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

50. NIC
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network Interface Card
Satellite
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

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