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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Transmitter

2. Traffic Monitoring
Router
Fiber optic
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.
Infrastructure

3. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Local Area Network
Access Server
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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

4. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Medium
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

5. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Radio waves
1000BaseSX
Switch
Network adapter

6. Addressing
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.
Half-duplex
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

7. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network adapter
10 10
Cellular

8. 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.
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

9. Backbone

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10. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Wireless
Copper fiber optic
Switch
Cellular adapter

11. ____ cables use electrical signals.
NIC (network interface card)
Copper
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Line of sight

12. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Bridge
Switch
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

13. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Cable
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Phone number
Dialup

14. Security Auditing
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Download
Modem

15. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Data
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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

16. 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.
Network Interface Card
'Network of Networks'
Splitters
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.

17. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Subnet
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.
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

18. Mail Server
Router
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
1000BaseSX

19. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
NIC (network interface card)
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
Line of sight
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

20. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Router
Cellular adapter

21. Convergence
NIC (network interface card)
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
Switches routers

22. 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
10
PSTN

23. Unified Communications
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.
xDSL
Switches routers
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

24. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Access Server
Networking TV
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

25. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
NIC (network interface card)
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

26. Network+ (Net+)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Copper fiber optic
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.

27. Address

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28. Local Area Network (LAN)
Medium
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 of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Telephone

29. Remote Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Ad hoc
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Modem

30. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
PSTN
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Access Server
Satellite

31. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Router
Copper fiber optic
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
Hub

32. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
IP address
10

33. Mail Services
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
The physical layout of computers on a network.
NIC (network interface card)

34. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
A person who uses a computer.
xDSL
Hub
Weather

35. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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 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.
Infrastructure
Peer-To-Peer Network.

36. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
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.
10 10
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

37. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

38. LAN
IP address
Dialup
Modem
Local Area Network

39. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Bridge
Switch
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Wide Area Network

40. NOS
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Cable
Network Operating System
Hub

41. 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
'Network of Networks'
IEEE
POTS (plain old telephone service)

42. License Tracking
Copper
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network Interface Card

43. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
PSTN
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
10 10

44. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Telephone
IEEE
V.35
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.

45. Server
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
Network adapter
Local Area Network

46. Connectivity Device
Wireless
Networking TV
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

47. Stand-Alone Computer
MAC
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

48. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Radio waves
Telephone
Router

49. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
100
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

50. Internet Services
xDSL
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.
Router
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.