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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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.

2. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Bridge
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

3. Host
Network Operating System
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Phone number
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

4. Backbone

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5. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
If original files are lost or deleted.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Fiber optic

6. 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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Splitters
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

7. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
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 person who uses a computer.
Router
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

8. Node
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

9. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

10. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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
Switches routers
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
Cell phone

11. Peer-To-Peer Network
10
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
Copper fiber optic
Telephone

12. Software Distribution
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Download
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

13. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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
IEEE
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

14. Address

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15. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Cellular adapter
xDSL
1000BaseSX
If original files are lost or deleted.

16. License Tracking
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
10 10
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.
1000BaseSX

17. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
10GBaseT
Wide Area Network
Satellite dish
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

18. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.
10
Radio waves

19. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Network Operating System
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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

20. NIC
Network Interface Card
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Copper fiber optic
Satellite dish

21. Client
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.
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
Hub
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

22. 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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users 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
Weather

23. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
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 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.
Cell phone

24. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
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
Fiber optic
Moving
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

25. Traffic
Cable
Wide Area Network
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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

26. 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.
Network Interface Card
1000BaseSX
Cable
Telephone

27. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Weather
56
Ad hoc
PSTN

28. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Router
Wireless
Cable
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

29. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Full duplex
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Phone number

30. Traffic Monitoring
Channels
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 manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
If original files are lost or deleted.

31. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Bridge
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Medium
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

32. Stand-Alone Computer
Weather
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Switching
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

33. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Telephone
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

34. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

35. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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36. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Network Operating System
Networking TV
Radio waves

37. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
xDSL
Ad hoc
Access Server
PSTN

38. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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 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
Half-duplex

39. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Dialup
'Network of Networks'

40. 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.
xDSL
56
Bridge
Medium

41. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Data
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
100

42. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Channels
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Switch

43. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
56
Infrastructure
If original files are lost or deleted.

44. 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.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
IP address
10GBaseT
Full duplex

45. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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
Delay time
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

46. Client / Server Architecture
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
10

47. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
TCP/IP
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.
Satellite dish

48. Load Balancing
IP address
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
100

49. Server
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
Medium
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

50. Addressing
Wide Area Network
Router
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

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