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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Network adapter
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.
Radio waves
Ethernet

2. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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3. 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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Fiber optic
Wide Area Network

4. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Cellular
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Full duplex

5. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Voice data
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
PSTN
Switch

6. Segment
Weather
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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.

7. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
10GBaseT
Data
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

8. Address Management
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
Telephone
If original files are lost or deleted.

9. Mail Server
Bridge
Cable
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

10. Asset Management

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11. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Switch
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 that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

12. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
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.
Transmitter
10GBaseT

13. Network+ (Net+)
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.
Cellular
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

14. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
10 10
Switch
MAC

15. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Switching
Network adapter
Local Area Network

16. 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.
MAC
A person who uses a computer.
Full duplex
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

17. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
'Network of Networks'
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

18. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.

19. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Fiber optic

20. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Network adapter
Telephone

21. Backing Up
V.35
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

22. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Ad hoc
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
PSTN
IP address

23. Internet Services
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.
Wide Area Network
TCP/IP
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

24. Node
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Subnet
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

25. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Computing Technology Industry Association
Line of sight
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
Wide Area Network

26. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network Operating System

27. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Medium
Router
Download
Wide Area Network

28. Server
Router
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 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
Cable

29. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Delay time
Radio waves
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.

30. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Line of sight
Moving
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Metropolitan Area Network

31. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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

32. NIC
Network adapter
Network Interface Card
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
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

33. Traffic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Download
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

34. Address

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35. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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36. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.

37. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Half-duplex
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
Copper fiber optic

38. Workstation
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
xDSL
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
IEEE

39. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
Twisted pair
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Telephone
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

40. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Radio waves
Telephone

41. Unified Communications
Cellular adapter
A person who uses a computer.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.

42. Client
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
Voice data
Line of sight
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

43. Soft Skills
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Copper fiber optic
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.

44. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Cellular adapter
Copper fiber optic
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

45. 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.
xDSL
10GBaseT
Twisted pair
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

46. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Ethernet
Switches routers
Access Server
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

47. 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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Data
Fiber optic

48. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Metropolitan Area Network
Ad hoc
Ethernet
'Network of Networks'

49. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
10GBaseT
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
Switches routers

50. Protocol
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
Radio waves
Weather
1000BaseSX