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Comptia Network Fundamentals
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1. LAN
Networking TV
Wireless
Local Area Network
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.
2. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Cellular adapter
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Network adapter
3. Address Management
Half-duplex
V.35
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.
4. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Fiber optic
Wide Area Network
Download
5. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Wide Area Network
Fiber optic
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Switch
6. Traffic Monitoring
Network Operating System
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
7. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
xDSL
10
TCP/IP
8. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
If original files are lost or deleted.
PSTN
Phone number
'Network of Networks'
9. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
10
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.
Radio waves
10. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Network Operating System
Switches routers
Metropolitan Area Network
11. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
'Network of Networks'
Access Server
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.
12. File Services
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Dialup
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.
13. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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.
Switching
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
14. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Metropolitan Area Network
10 10
15. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Modem
Cell phone
16. Certification
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 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.
Twisted pair
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
17. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Half-duplex
Wide Area Network
Line of sight
Ethernet
18. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
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.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
NIC (network interface card)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
19. CompTIA
Hub
Computing Technology Industry Association
Splitters
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
20. Peer-To-Peer Network
IEEE
Twisted pair
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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
21. Security Auditing
Splitters
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Delay time
Metropolitan Area Network
22. Protocol
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Satellite
V.35
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
23. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Channels
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
Network adapter
24. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Copper
Local Area Network
PSTN
25. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?
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26. License Tracking
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.
Transmitter
V.35
Switches routers
27. User
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A person who uses a computer.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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.
28. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Transmitter
29. Motherboard
Network Interface Card
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Half-duplex
30. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Satellite dish
31. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cell phone
Twisted pair
Telephone
32. MAN
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Copper
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Metropolitan Area Network
33. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
10GBaseT
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.
Switches routers
34. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Delay time
Splitters
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
35. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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
Voice data
36. Backbone
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37. Remote User
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38. NIC
Network Interface Card
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Bridge
39. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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
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
Download
Router
40. Network Operating System (NOS)
Bridge
Local Area Network
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Telephone
41. 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
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
V.35
TCP/IP
42. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Switches routers
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.
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
43. Print Services
Satellite dish
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Bridge
44. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Peer-To-Peer 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.
Subnet
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
45. CCIE
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46. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Wide Area Network
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Network adapter
Medium
47. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
Access Server
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
48. Sneakernet
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
49. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
10 10
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
50. Asset Management
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