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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. 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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Radio waves
TCP/IP

2. Traffic Monitoring
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 runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

3. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Radio waves
Copper
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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4. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Cellular adapter
10GBaseT
Radio waves
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

5. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
10 10

6. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Transmitter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on 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

7. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Bridge
Switches routers
Data
Radio waves

8. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
V.35
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

9. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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.
Cell phone
Satellite
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.

10. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
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.
V.35
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.
Switch

11. Server
V.35
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
10 10
Switch

12. Address

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13. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.
1000BaseSX

14. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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.
Copper fiber optic
Switches routers

15. Addressing
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.
Access Server
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

16. NIC
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Router
Network Interface Card

17. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Switches routers
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

18. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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.
Copper
Telephone
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

19. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Splitters
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
Subnet

20. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
MAC
Copper fiber optic
Twisted pair
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21. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person who uses a computer.
Delay time
Subnet

22. Management Services
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

23. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Cellular adapter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
NIC (network interface card)

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

25. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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)

26. User
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Switching
A person who uses a computer.
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. Protocol
Twisted pair
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
Data
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

28. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Modem
Cellular adapter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

29. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Satellite
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Dialup

30. WAN
Wide Area Network
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.
Cable
Router

31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
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
Delay time
Weather

32. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Ethernet
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

33. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
Subnet
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

34. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Copper
V.35

35. Client
Radio waves
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.
Infrastructure
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

36. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on 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
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.
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

37. 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.
Ethernet
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Telephone
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

38. 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
Transmitter
MAC
Phone number

39. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Telephone
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.

40. ____ cables use light pulses.
10
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Fiber optic

41. Unified Communications
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Hub
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

42. Print Services
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
PSTN
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

43. Client / Server Network
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.
Wireless
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

44. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Fiber optic
Router
POTS (plain old telephone service)

45. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
If original files are lost or deleted.

46. Host
Modem
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switch

47. Convergence
MAC
Subnet
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Router

48. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
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
Transmitter

49. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Splitters
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.
MAC

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