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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Ad hoc
Switch
Hub
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.

2. P2P Network
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

3. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Switch
Half-duplex
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Networking TV

4. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switch
Network adapter

5. Security Auditing
Cell phone
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

6. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Subnet
MAC
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

7. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Ethernet
Switch
Network Operating System
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

8. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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9. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Full duplex
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Ethernet
Bridge

10. Mail 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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

11. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Local Area Network
Ad hoc
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

12. Remote User

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13. File Server
xDSL
Phone number
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
IEEE

14. Traffic Monitoring
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.
IEEE
Channels
Switch

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

16. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Local Area Network

17. Connectivity Device
Line of sight
Wide Area Network
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

18. Web Server
xDSL
1000BaseSX
Network adapter
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

19. User
A person who uses a computer.
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.
56
1000BaseSX

20. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Medium

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

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

23. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
MAC

24. Sneakernet
xDSL
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Satellite

25. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
If original files are lost or deleted.
xDSL
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 fiber optic

26. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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
Networking TV
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

27. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
100
Channels
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
10GBaseT

28. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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
Router
Channels
NIC (network interface card)

29. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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.
100
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Modem

30. Address Management
Networking TV
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. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Channels

31. Protocol
TCP/IP
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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 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

32. Software Distribution
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Infrastructure

33. Addressing
PSTN
10GBaseT
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.

34. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Copper
Bridge
Copper fiber optic

35. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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

37. Certification
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Half-duplex
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.

38. Topology
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
PSTN
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

39. Segment
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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 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
Peer-To-Peer Network.

40. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
10
Satellite dish
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Hub

41. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Data
Computing Technology Industry Association
'Network of Networks'

42. Print Services
Line of sight
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Cellular adapter

43. Host
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.

44. LAN
If original files are lost or deleted.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Local Area Network

45. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Cable
Voice data

46. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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

47. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
1000BaseSX
Router
Hub
Cell phone

48. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
10GBaseT
xDSL
Cellular adapter
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.

49. 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
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.
Telephone
Half-duplex

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