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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Satellite dish
Router
Voice data

2. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Modem
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.

3. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Subnet
Phone number
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
Line of sight

4. Client
Telephone
Fiber optic
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
Data

5. Backbone

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6. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Radio waves
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.
TCP/IP

7. Management Services
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Delay time
Satellite
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

8. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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9. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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
Voice data
NIC (network interface card)

10. Topology
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Cell phone

11. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Splitters
Delay time
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

12. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
TCP/IP
Ad hoc
Satellite
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

13. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Router
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
Copper

14. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Twisted pair

15. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
PSTN
Dialup

16. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Twisted pair
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.

17. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
1000BaseSX
TCP/IP
Access Server

18. Backing Up
Satellite dish
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

19. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Delay time
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

20. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Subnet
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.
The physical layout of computers on a 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.

21. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cellular adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

22. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Network Operating System
Computing Technology Industry Association
PSTN

23. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Subnet
100
Weather
Network adapter

24. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Satellite

25. Unified Communications
Access Server
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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

26. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Cellular adapter
Switches routers
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
Switch

27. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
MAC
Hub
Wide Area Network

28. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
10
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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 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.

29. Remote Access Server
10GBaseT
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
Cellular adapter

30. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
PSTN

32. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Moving
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

33. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switch

34. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Telephone
Wireless
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
V.35

35. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Telephone

36. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Satellite dish
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

37. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
10
'Network of Networks'
IEEE

38. NOS
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Download
Network Operating System

39. 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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

40. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Switches routers
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.
Cellular adapter
Full duplex

41. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Router
PSTN
Hub
Full duplex

42. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Fiber optic
Transmitter
Network adapter
Wide Area Network

43. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Phone number
Network adapter
MAC
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

44. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Transmitter
Wireless

45. LAN
Local Area Network
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
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.

46. Local Area Network (LAN)
V.35
Voice data
Bridge
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

47. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Satellite dish
Access Server
Voice 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

48. Load Balancing
IEEE
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.
Cellular
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

49. Traffic
Networking TV
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Router

50. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Hub
Data
xDSL
Router