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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Data
Cisco Certified Network Associate

2. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network adapter
10

3. Sneakernet
Switch
A person who uses a computer.
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

4. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
xDSL
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
Ethernet
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

5. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
xDSL
Fiber optic
Telephone
Transmitter

6. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
10 10
100
Copper

7. Workstation
10 10
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.
Moving

8. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Network adapter
Channels
Switches routers
V.35

9. Resources
10
10 10
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

10. Protocol
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.
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
56
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

11. Packet
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.
10 10
Cable
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

12. Network Operating System (NOS)
A person who uses a computer.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

13. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
'Network of Networks'
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

14. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Transmitter
Dialup
Splitters

15. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
'Network of Networks'
10GBaseT
Twisted pair

16. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
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.
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.
Medium

17. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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.
Phone number
Radio waves
Network adapter

18. P2P 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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
IEEE

19. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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.
Twisted pair
Delay time
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

20. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.
Access Server

21. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Ethernet
Moving
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

22. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Half-duplex
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Router

23. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Switch
Networking TV
Cellular adapter

24. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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 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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Router

25. 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.
Splitters
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Hub

26. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
56
Moving
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.
Hub

27. Mail Services
Metropolitan Area Network
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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

28. ____ cables use light pulses.
Wide Area Network
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Fiber optic

29. Security Auditing
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

30. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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 enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Download
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

31. Convergence
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Dialup
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

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

33. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

34. License Tracking
Delay time
Network Operating System
56
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.

35. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Half-duplex
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.
Phone number
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

36. CCIE

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37. WAN
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.
Wide Area Network
Networking TV
Cellular adapter

38. CompTIA
Modem
Computing Technology Industry Association
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Radio waves

39. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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
xDSL
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

40. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
MAC
Access Server
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

41. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
Wireless
Local Area Network
Telephone

42. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Router
Fiber optic
Metropolitan Area Network

43. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Copper
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

44. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Channels
IP address
Cable
10

45. 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.
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.
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.
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.

46. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Half-duplex
Satellite dish

47. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

48. File Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Weather
Bridge
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

49. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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50. Transmission Media
Delay time
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10 10
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

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