Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Client
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Subnet
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 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


2. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Local Area Network
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Cable


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


4. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Computing Technology Industry Association
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


5. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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MAC
Data
Fiber optic


6. Web Server
PSTN
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the 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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.


7. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Channels
10


8. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Local Area Network
Access Server
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Bridge


9. Restoring
Modem
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Hub


10. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Phone number
Ad hoc
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.


11. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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
Satellite dish
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Weather


12. Soft Skills
1000BaseSX
Half-duplex
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)


13. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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14. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
IEEE
Download
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Bridge


15. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switching
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.


16. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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17. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Network adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


18. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Dialup


19. Sneakernet
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Network adapter
Switch


20. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
Weather
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.


21. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Network Operating System
'Network of Networks'
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


22. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Transmitter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Fiber optic


23. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Router
IEEE
Network adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.


24. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cellular
V.35
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.


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

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26. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Satellite
Infrastructure
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Fiber optic


27. Remote User

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28. CCIE

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29. Security Auditing
Channels
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.
Ad hoc


30. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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.
IP address
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis


31. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
IEEE
Network adapter
Switch
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32. Client / Server Network
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.


33. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a 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.
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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


34. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
'Network of Networks'
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The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to 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


35. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Subnet
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
V.35


36. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Local Area Network
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.


37. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Cellular
Network adapter
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2


38. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Metropolitan Area Network
Router
Cell phone
IP address


39. MAN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
xDSL


40. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
Switching
Cellular
Fiber optic


41. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Moving
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.


42. Software Distribution
Fiber optic
Metropolitan Area Network
Switch
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


43. Node
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


44. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Infrastructure
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
Wireless


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


46. 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 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.
Telephone
TCP/IP
Voice data


47. P2P Network
Weather
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Wireless
'Network of Networks'


48. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
10
MAC
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


49. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Router
Copper fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer Network.


50. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Delay time
Moving