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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Address Management
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Copper
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.
Cellular adapter

2. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic
Networking TV

3. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
Weather
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Channels

4. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Transmitter
V.35
Bridge
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

5. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Satellite
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

6. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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7. A ____ network adapter sends 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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Switching
Wireless

8. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

9. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Router
V.35
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

10. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.

11. P2P Network
V.35
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Wireless

12. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Satellite
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

13. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Fiber optic
Full duplex
IP address

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

15. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Cellular
Splitters
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

16. Security Auditing
Voice data
Switches routers
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

17. WAN
Wide Area Network
Ad hoc
Local Area Network
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

18. Segment
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

19. Network+ (Net+)
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.
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Copper

20. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Switch
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.
Subnet

21. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
IEEE
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the 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.

22. MAN
Twisted pair
Cable
NIC (network interface card)
Metropolitan Area Network

23. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Cable
Infrastructure
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

24. Peer-To-Peer Network
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
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The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A person who uses a computer.

25. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Infrastructure
MAC
10GBaseT
Router

26. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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
PSTN
Fiber optic

27. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Hub
Cable
10GBaseT

28. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cellular
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

29. LAN
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Local Area Network
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

30. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Switch
Fiber optic
Computing Technology Industry Association
Satellite dish

31. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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 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
Telephone
Network Operating System

32. Connectivity Device
IEEE
Cable
Data
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

33. Web Server
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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
Splitters

34. Motherboard
Line of sight
Ad hoc
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

35. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cable
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

36. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
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.
Weather
Telephone

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

38. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Network Interface Card
Wide Area Network
PSTN
Telephone

39. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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
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40. Workstation
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
Phone number

41. User
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Metropolitan Area Network
A person who uses a computer.
Network Operating System

42. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Wide Area Network
Telephone
Half-duplex

43. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Cellular
Switch
Satellite
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

44. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Ethernet
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.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

45. 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.
Bridge
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.
Fiber optic
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

46. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Network Interface Card
Wide Area Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Radio waves

47. Backing Up
Copper
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
IP address
10GBaseT

48. Addressing
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Switch
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 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.

49. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Wide Area Network
Data

50. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Weather
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.