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1. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Moving
Network adapter
Wireless
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.


2. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
10GBaseT
Metropolitan Area Network


3. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
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
Half-duplex
Medium


4. CCIE

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5. 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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Splitters
Subnet
The physical layout of computers on a network.


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

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7. Unified Communications
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


8. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Infrastructure
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


9. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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10. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Satellite
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
100


11. NIC
Moving
Access Server
Network Interface Card
Cable


12. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
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
Phone number
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.


13. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
Switch
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.


14. Client / Server Network
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
56


15. WAN
Network adapter
100
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
Wide Area Network


16. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Infrastructure
Router
Line of sight


17. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Transmitter
Network Interface Card
Moving


18. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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.
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


19. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Fiber optic
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
IEEE


20. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Channels
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.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Router


21. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
Cellular adapter
Ad hoc
Half-duplex


22. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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.
10
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Ad hoc


23. Transmission Media
Channels
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
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


24. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Half-duplex
Cellular
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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.


25. Management Services
Metropolitan Area Network
Telephone
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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


26. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
56
Network adapter


27. Network+ (Net+)
Switch
Phone number
IEEE
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.


28. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Router
Cell phone
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.


29. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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.
Cable
Moving
1000BaseSX


30. Backing Up
Cellular adapter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Metropolitan Area Network
Satellite


31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Network Interface Card
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Hub
Bridge


32. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
Delay time


33. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
1000BaseSX
Metropolitan Area Network
Satellite dish
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.


34. Convergence
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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


35. Soft Skills
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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.
Router
100


36. Asset Management

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37. 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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Ad hoc
Networking TV


38. 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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Bridge
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)


39. Workstation
Cell phone
Fiber optic
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
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.


40. Internet Services
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.


41. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Cisco Certified Network Associate
IP address
Fiber optic


42. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Data


43. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Router
Data
Channels
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.


44. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Dialup
Channels
Phone number
Weather


45. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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46. Load Balancing
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Delay time


47. Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.


48. 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.
Half-duplex
Phone number
Cellular adapter


49. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Delay time
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
If original files are lost or deleted.


50. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
1000BaseSX