Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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2. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Bridge
Switch
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Wide Area Network


3. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Voice data
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Access Server
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


4. License Tracking
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.
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 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 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.


5. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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.
Cellular adapter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Ad hoc


6. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Line of sight
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Hub


7. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Router
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
POTS (plain old telephone service)


8. Client
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.


9. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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.
IEEE
Networking TV


10. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Network adapter
Network Interface Card
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.


11. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Switches routers
Copper fiber optic
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.


12. Web Server
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network adapter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.


13. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


14. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Voice data
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Access 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.


15. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Network adapter
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


16. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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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
Delay time
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.


17. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Switches routers
Delay time
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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.


18. Segment
xDSL
Wide Area Network
Delay time
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.


19. Server
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
100
The physical layout of computers on a 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


20. Security Auditing
Switching
NIC (network interface card)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Satellite dish


21. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
V.35
1000BaseSX
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.
IP address


22. Address

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23. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Bridge
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


24. Protocol
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 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
Switch
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)


25. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Wireless
MAC


26. Client / Server Architecture
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Satellite dish


27. CCIE

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28. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)


29. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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30. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Switching
1000BaseSX


31. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Infrastructure
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Radio waves
Networking TV


32. User
Cable
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A person who uses a computer.
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.


33. Peer-To-Peer Network
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
IEEE
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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


34. Wide Area Network (WAN)
If original files are lost or deleted.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Delay time
Fiber optic


35. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Copper
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A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
IEEE


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

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37. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Radio waves
IEEE


38. P2P Network
Cell phone
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Copper
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.


39. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Switches routers
Medium
Subnet
Bridge


40. Sneakernet
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Half-duplex
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


41. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
IEEE
Data
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


42. Network Operating System (NOS)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Metropolitan Area Network
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Network Operating System


43. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
'Network of Networks'
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


44. Mail Server
Switching
Data
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


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.
Twisted pair
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
V.35
IP address


46. Traffic
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Dialup


47. Topology
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
10GBaseT
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Networking TV


48. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Local Area Network
Switch
Computing Technology Industry Association
100


49. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
Fiber optic


50. WAN
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Radio waves
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Wide Area Network