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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
V.35
Radio waves
Delay time

2. Restoring
Bridge
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Access Server

3. LAN
Delay time
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Local Area Network
Line of sight

4. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Medium
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
Ad hoc
The physical layout of computers on a network.

5. 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.
Cell phone
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
V.35

6. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
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.
Router
Radio waves

7. Client / Server Network
Access Server
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.

8. Traffic Monitoring
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
1000BaseSX
Modem

9. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Networking TV
Twisted pair
Fiber optic

10. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

11. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
NIC (network interface card)

12. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Copper
IP address
Full duplex
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

13. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
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
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Moving

14. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Fiber optic
PSTN
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

15. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
'Network of Networks'
Transmitter
V.35

16. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Phone number
NIC (network interface card)
100
Access Server

17. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Bridge
Half-duplex
10GBaseT
Transmitter

18. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Splitters
Subnet

19. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
56
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
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

20. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
NIC (network interface card)
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.
Subnet

21. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Hub
Satellite dish
Infrastructure
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

22. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
Router
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

23. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
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.
xDSL
1000BaseSX
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

24. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Moving
Phone number
Twisted pair
V.35

25. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
Subnet
V.35
Full duplex

26. Unified Communications
Router
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

27. Workstation
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Network adapter
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

28. 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 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.
10GBaseT

29. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Router
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
IP address
10 10

30. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Dialup
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

31. 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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Telephone
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging 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

32. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
Cellular adapter
Wireless
Medium

33. NOS
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 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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Network Operating System

34. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Splitters
Half-duplex
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Weather

35. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Wide Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Weather

36. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
10 10
Satellite dish
Ethernet
Cellular adapter

37. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Computing Technology Industry Association
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.

38. Address

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39. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Hub
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.
Telephone
IEEE

40. CCIE

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41. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Network Interface Card
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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Router

42. Network Operating System (NOS)
10
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.

43. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Cellular
56

44. Address Management
Copper fiber optic
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.
Splitters
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.

45. Internet
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

46. Backbone

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47. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Moving
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.

48. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Delay time
Transmitter
Wide Area Network
Ethernet

49. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Telephone
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

50. Software Distribution
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switching
Access Server
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

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