Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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2. Regardless of the physical method used to create the network and to send signals between devices - all devices will also implement ____ to communicate on the Internet and is implemented on top of - or in addition to - the standards that define how th
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Networking TV
TCP/IP
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)


3. 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.
Subnet
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.
'Network of Networks'


4. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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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.


5. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
MAC
Channels
Network Interface Card
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis


6. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cable
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


7. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
PSTN
Metropolitan Area Network
Satellite dish
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


8. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Copper fiber optic
Switching
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Router


9. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Switch
Telephone
Channels


10. Backbone

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11. Topology
'Network of Networks'
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Radio waves
The physical layout of computers on a network.


12. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Copper
Hub
V.35


13. WAN
Telephone
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Wide Area Network
Computing Technology Industry Association


14. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to 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.
Phone number
Hub


15. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
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.
1000BaseSX
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


16. Traffic
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Medium
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 ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
Router


18. LAN
Hub
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Local Area Network
Switch


19. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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 retrieving files from a backup.
Satellite dish


20. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
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.
Subnet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2


21. Address

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22. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
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.
Dialup
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.
Channels


23. Asset Management

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24. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
IEEE
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.
Cell phone
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.


25. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Fiber optic
IP address
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.


26. Node
xDSL
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.
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27. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
Networking TV
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


28. 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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)


29. Sneakernet
'Network of Networks'
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.


30. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
NIC (network interface card)


31. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Fiber optic
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.


32. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Infrastructure
Satellite dish
V.35


33. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
Twisted pair
Ethernet
IP address
xDSL


34. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Half-duplex
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


35. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
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
Wide Area Network
1000BaseSX
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


36. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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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Access Server


37. Mail Server
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Wide Area Network


38. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Network Interface Card
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Cable
Fiber optic


39. 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
Telephone
Full duplex
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.


40. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.


41. Remote User

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42. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Cellular


43. Certification
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.
Local Area Network
V.35
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.


44. NIC
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.
Bridge
Modem
Network Interface Card


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
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.
Cellular
Hub


46. P2P Network
Phone number
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.


47. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
Half-duplex
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Network Interface Card


48. Traffic Monitoring
Local Area Network
Cellular
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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.


49. 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.
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange 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


50. 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
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
1000BaseSX
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