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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Host
Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

2. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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
100
Ethernet

3. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
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.
Delay time
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

4. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
100
Fiber optic
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

5. Network
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.
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.
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.
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

6. Restoring
Router
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Voice data

7. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Copper fiber optic
10
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

8. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Weather
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
Hub

9. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Satellite
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

10. Load Balancing
Switching
Full duplex
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Network Interface Card

11. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
V.35
Cell phone
Bridge

12. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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
Data
Modem

13. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Ad hoc
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
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Full duplex

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

15. Backing Up
xDSL
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

16. Network+ (Net+)
Infrastructure
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.
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
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

17. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cellular
Copper
Copper fiber optic

18. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
Dialup
Phone number
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

19. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Cell phone

20. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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
Metropolitan Area Network
Data

21. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Network adapter
Telephone
Cellular adapter

22. Topology
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Phone number
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Telephone

23. Addressing
Telephone
The physical layout of computers on 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.
PSTN

24. Connectivity Device
V.35
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Half-duplex
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

25. Address Management
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.
100
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.

26. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
V.35
Bridge

27. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Satellite
NIC (network interface card)
Wide Area Network
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.

28. Mail Server
Switches routers
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

29. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Ethernet

30. Client
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.
V.35
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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

31. Convergence
Delay time
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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

32. P2P Network
Satellite dish
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

33. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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34. LAN
56
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.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

35. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Weather
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.
IEEE

36. Client / Server Architecture
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
10 10
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

37. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The main circuit board that controls 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.
Cellular adapter

38. Internet Services
Hub
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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.
Wireless

39. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

40. Certification
Bridge
Weather
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.

41. Asset Management

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42. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Network adapter

43. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
56
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.
Voice data
Access Server

44. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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
Copper
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
V.35

45. Remote User

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46. Protocol
Network Operating System
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
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.
Ethernet

47. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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
Ad hoc
NIC (network interface card)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

48. MAN
Peer-To-Peer 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
Metropolitan Area Network
Twisted pair

49. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Infrastructure
Channels
Line of sight
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.

50. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
A person who uses a computer.
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

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