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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. User
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.
Switching
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 person who uses a computer.

2. Traffic
Voice data
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

3. Network Operating System (NOS)
Half-duplex
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A person who uses a computer.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

4. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Switch
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.
Voice data
Switching

5. Address

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6. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Moving
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

7. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
IEEE
Switch
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

8. Load Balancing
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on 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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

9. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Full duplex
Copper fiber optic
Network adapter

10. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Switch
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.
IP address

11. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
A person who uses a computer.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Copper fiber optic

12. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
Transmitter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.

13. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Splitters
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Dialup
Switches routers

14. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Switching
MAC
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Download

15. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Hub
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

16. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Half-duplex
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

17. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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.
Radio waves
V.35

18. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
10 10
Cellular
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

19. MAN
IP address
Moving
Metropolitan Area Network
Voice data

20. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Radio waves
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

21. Spam
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
'Network of Networks'

22. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Cell phone
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
56

23. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
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.
IP address
Local Area Network

24. Backing Up
10
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

25. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

26. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switching
Switches routers

27. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Switch
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Bridge

28. Local Area Network (LAN)
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

29. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Metropolitan Area 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
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

30. CCIE

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31. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Satellite
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
IEEE

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

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33. Resources
Satellite
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Hub

34. Sneakernet
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.
Copper fiber optic
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Access Server

35. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

36. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
Transmitter
The physical layout of computers on a network.

37. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Bridge
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

38. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Splitters
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

39. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Splitters
Radio waves
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

40. Asset Management

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41. Network+ (Net+)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
IP address
Moving
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. Certification
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.
Delay time
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

43. 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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network Operating System
Twisted pair
Access Server

44. Workstation
Router
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

45. Restoring
Network Interface Card
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

46. 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.
Full duplex
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.
Router

47. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
10GBaseT
Hub

48. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

49. License Tracking
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.
10 10

50. Mail Server
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
'Network of Networks'
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

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