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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
IEEE
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Networking TV
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

2. Load Balancing
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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3. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network adapter
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.

4. Local Area Network (LAN)
A person who uses a computer.
Bridge
Cable
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

5. Protocol
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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
Radio waves
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.

6. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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Copper
1000BaseSX
Network Operating System

7. 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 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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

8. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Switch
Switching
Cell phone

9. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Satellite
Satellite dish
Cell phone
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

10. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Download
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Delay time
Switch

11. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Networking TV
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

12. 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.
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Full duplex
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

13. Mail Services
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
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
Ethernet
Telephone

14. 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.
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Cellular
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

15. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
IEEE
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.

16. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Network adapter
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Radio waves

17. NIC
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to 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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Network Interface Card

18. Network+ (Net+)
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
Switching
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.
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.

19. Web Server
Router
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
'Network of Networks'
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

20. LAN
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.
Local Area Network
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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.

21. 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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Bridge
Switches routers
TCP/IP

22. Host
Data
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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

23. Connectivity Device
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
'Network of Networks'
Modem
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

24. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
PSTN
Bridge
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.
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

25. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Switching
Subnet
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Fiber optic

26. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
MAC
IEEE
Line of sight

27. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

28. Server
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The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

29. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Metropolitan Area Network
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

30. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Transmitter

31. CCIE

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32. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Router
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.
NIC (network interface card)
Channels

33. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switching
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

34. File Services
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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
Channels

35. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
IEEE
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

36. Resources
Bridge
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Weather
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.

37. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
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 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.

38. Software Distribution
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
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

39. Client / Server Architecture
Cable
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Satellite dish
Download

40. Traffic
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Ethernet
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
1000BaseSX

41. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Download
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Router
10GBaseT

42. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Copper fiber optic
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

43. Address

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44. Peer-To-Peer Network
If original files are lost or deleted.
Wireless
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
Data

45. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

46. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Subnet
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Network adapter
Fiber optic

47. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.
Fiber optic
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

48. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Data
Delay time
Cell phone
Hub

49. 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.
Splitters
Bridge
Copper fiber optic
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

50. Unified Communications
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Medium
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.