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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Mail Services
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

2. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
10GBaseT
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.
56
Voice data

3. Security Auditing
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Weather

4. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Cell phone
Delay time
Network Interface Card
NIC (network interface card)

5. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
'Network of Networks'
10
V.35
Infrastructure

6. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
Full duplex
Half-duplex
Local Area Network

7. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Modem
Network adapter
Router
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

8. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Subnet
MAC
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

9. Peer-To-Peer Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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 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.
Subnet

10. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Medium
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
Channels

11. 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.
Modem
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Splitters
Satellite dish

12. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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13. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Ad hoc
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
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

14. ____ cables use light pulses.
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 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
Fiber optic
Bridge

15. 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
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to 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.

16. Address

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17. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Fiber optic
IP address
Switch
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

18. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Medium
Bridge
The physical layout of computers on a network.
IP address

19. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite dish
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

20. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Ad hoc
Infrastructure
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Delay time

21. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Switching
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
PSTN
Wireless

22. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Router
Moving
Data
Peer-To-Peer Network.

23. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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
Access Server
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

24. Client
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

25. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
xDSL
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

26. Remote User

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27. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
Cable
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
xDSL

28. 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.
Fiber optic
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Twisted pair
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

29. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
Router
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.

30. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Cable
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

32. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
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
Medium
Voice data

33. Client / Server Architecture
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Wireless

34. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
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 computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network adapter
Wireless

35. Resources
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Telephone
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Hub

36. MAN
IEEE
Metropolitan Area 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
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

37. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Satellite dish
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
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.
100

38. 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.
Weather
Switching
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Bridge

39. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Satellite
Medium
Data

40. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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.
IP address
Subnet
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

41. Server
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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
Cable
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

42. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Network Interface Card
Switches routers
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Data

43. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Switches routers
Wireless

44. Soft Skills
Fiber optic
Fiber optic
Network adapter
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.

45. Load Balancing
Bridge
xDSL
Moving
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

46. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Modem
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.
PSTN

47. 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
TCP/IP
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

48. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Fiber optic
Fiber optic
Network adapter
Half-duplex

49. Remote Access Server / Access Server
PSTN
Phone number
1000BaseSX
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

50. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
Half-duplex
Router
Cisco Certified Network Associate

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