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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
100

2. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
10
Switching
Local Area 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

3. User
A person who uses a computer.
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
Router
Cell phone

4. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Networking TV
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.

5. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
Bridge
Data
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

6. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
10GBaseT
Switch
Ad hoc

7. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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8. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Satellite dish
Hub
NIC (network interface card)
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

9. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
'Network of Networks'
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.
Network adapter

10. Connectivity Device
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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Channels

11. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Dialup
Download

12. Network
Voice data
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.
Telephone

13. Host
Bridge
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
Hub
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

14. Remote User

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15. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Network adapter
Voice data
10 10
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.

16. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
1000BaseSX
Moving

17. Resources
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Bridge
Satellite
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

18. Web Server
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

19. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switches routers
PSTN

20. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Medium

21. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Modem
Router

22. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Network Operating System
Satellite
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
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

23. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
PSTN
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Phone number

24. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Ethernet

25. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
Switch
Copper fiber optic

26. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
Fiber optic
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

27. NIC
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network Interface Card
Networking TV
Switch

28. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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.
Network adapter
Copper
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

29. CCIE

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30. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Fiber optic
Weather
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

31. 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.
Hub
Bridge
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

32. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Fiber optic
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

33. Local Area Network (LAN)
Delay time
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 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.

34. CompTIA
Copper
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Moving

35. Address Management
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.
Subnet
Full duplex
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

36. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Medium
Bridge
10

37. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Voice data
Weather
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

38. Spam
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.
Switches routers
IEEE
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

39. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
Wireless
Copper
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

40. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Modem
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
10GBaseT
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

41. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
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.
'Network of Networks'
Access Server

42. LAN
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Local Area Network

43. Restoring
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
56
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

44. Management Services
Cellular adapter
TCP/IP
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

45. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Networking TV
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Network Operating System

46. Segment
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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 that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

47. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
10 10
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

48. License Tracking
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.
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Dialup

49. Security Auditing
Access Server
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

50. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Bridge
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
Telephone

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