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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

2. Soft Skills
Access Server
Voice data
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.
TCP/IP

3. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Hub
Cable
Router

4. NIC
Local Area Network
Half-duplex
Line of sight
Network Interface Card

5. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Switch
Satellite
Splitters
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

6. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Network adapter
Local Area Network
Satellite dish
Wide Area Network

7. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
10GBaseT
Satellite dish
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.

8. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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.
xDSL
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

9. Network Operating System (NOS)
10GBaseT
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
IP address
Router

10. Client / Server Architecture
Metropolitan Area Network
Satellite dish
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.

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

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12. Load Balancing
1000BaseSX
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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.

13. Backing Up
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Radio waves
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

14. Addressing
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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.
Weather
Router

15. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Twisted pair
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Half-duplex

16. Remote User

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17. P2P Network
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

18. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Medium
Subnet
Router
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

19. Network+ (Net+)
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Modem
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.
MAC

20. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for 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
Twisted pair
Wide Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

21. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
Full duplex
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.
Data

22. CCIE

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23. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
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 functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Moving
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.

24. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Cable
10
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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

25. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
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.
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

26. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.
Wide Area Network
Medium

27. Restoring
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Local Area Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

28. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Infrastructure
Hub
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cisco Certified Network Associate

29. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
IEEE
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Delay time

30. Traffic Monitoring
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a 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.

31. 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.
Full duplex
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

32. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Copper fiber optic
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
IEEE
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

33. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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 that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

34. File Services
Channels
A person who uses a computer.
10 10
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

35. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Infrastructure
Phone number
Ad hoc
Switching

36. Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
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 professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

37. NOS
Router
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Telephone
Network Operating System

38. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Copper fiber optic
56
Phone number
Medium

39. Peer-To-Peer Network
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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
Fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer Network.

40. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Metropolitan Area Network
Networking TV
Hub
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

41. Stand-Alone Computer
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
Infrastructure
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

42. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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
Bridge

43. Security Auditing
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Wide Area 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.

44. Packet
Radio waves
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
NIC (network interface card)
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

45. Asset Management

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46. Management Services
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Telephone
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cell phone

47. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Weather
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Access Server

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

49. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Computing Technology Industry Association
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Access Server

50. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Hub
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Twisted pair
PSTN