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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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
NIC (network interface card)

2. 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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Full duplex

3. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
Hub
Line of sight
Voice data

4. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Network Interface Card
100
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Satellite

5. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Ad hoc
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
Access Server

6. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Cell phone
Download
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

7. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
IEEE
Network adapter
Transmitter
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

8. Traffic
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Ethernet

9. Motherboard
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
1000BaseSX

10. ____ cables use light pulses.
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.
Fiber optic
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

11. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
10 10
Bridge
10GBaseT
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

12. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
PSTN
Switches routers
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.
V.35

13. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

14. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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.
Radio waves

15. Spam
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
Access Server
IP address
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

16. Print Services
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Telephone
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
10GBaseT

17. 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
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
TCP/IP
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

18. CompTIA
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.
MAC
Computing Technology Industry Association
Subnet

19. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Satellite
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
10 10
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

20. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Switch
56
Satellite dish

21. Client
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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
Switches routers
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

22. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Bridge
Line of sight
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

23. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Fiber optic
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Subnet

24. 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
Moving
Telephone
Copper

25. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
PSTN
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
Voice data

26. Soft Skills
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Switch
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.

27. Topology
IEEE
The physical layout of computers on a 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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

28. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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
Switching
Switches routers
10GBaseT

29. Local Area Network (LAN)
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
Wide Area Network
Subnet
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

30. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Wide Area Network
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

31. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
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.
Channels
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

32. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Network Operating System
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Weather
Medium

33. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
100
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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Infrastructure

34. CCIE

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35. Web Server
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

36. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
10
Network adapter
Hub
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

37. 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
Wide Area 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.
Network adapter

38. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Subnet
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.
Delay time

39. WAN
10
Voice data
Wide Area Network
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

40. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
10 10
Networking TV
Local Area Network

41. Convergence
Telephone
Bridge
Weather
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

42. Network+ (Net+)
Access Server
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.
Medium
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

43. Mail Server
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Switch
Weather

44. Node
Cellular adapter
1000BaseSX
IP address
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

45. File Server
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Phone number
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.

46. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
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.
PSTN
Phone number

47. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Router
Half-duplex
Modem

48. Host
Network Operating System
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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 copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

49. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite dish

50. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Network Interface Card
Telephone
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Half-duplex

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