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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Networking TV
Switches routers
Infrastructure
Local Area Network

2. WAN
Switch
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.
Wide Area Network
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

3. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
Dialup
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.

4. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

5. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Metropolitan Area Network
Delay time

6. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Delay time

7. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

8. File Services
Wireless
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Switching

9. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Weather
Dialup
Bridge
Ad hoc

10. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

11. Segment
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 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
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

12. NOS
Copper fiber optic
Splitters
Network Operating System
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.

13. Network
'Network of Networks'
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 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.
IP address

14. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
1000BaseSX
Cable
IP address

15. Topology
Delay time
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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

16. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Network adapter

17. Internet Services
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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 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 process of retrieving files from a backup.

18. NIC
If original files are lost or deleted.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network Interface Card

19. Server
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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

20. Local Area Network (LAN)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Router
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Weather

21. CCIE

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22. 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.
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.
Infrastructure
Twisted pair
Full duplex

23. 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
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

24. Host
Satellite
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
IEEE

25. Address

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26. Remote Access Server
Switching
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

27. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
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.
IP address

28. Client
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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
Local Area Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

29. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Subnet
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
If original files are lost or deleted.

30. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
MAC
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Copper
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Switch
10GBaseT

32. Unified Communications
Switch
Satellite
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

33. Resources
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.
Modem
'Network of Networks'
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

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

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35. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Fiber optic
10
Satellite
Networking TV

36. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
TCP/IP
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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

37. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Weather
Phone number
Computing Technology Industry Association

38. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Router
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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Networking TV

39. Addressing
Wireless
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.
Medium
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.

40. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Telephone
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

41. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
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.
PSTN
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Medium

42. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination 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
Satellite dish
MAC
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

43. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Network adapter
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Router
If original files are lost or deleted.

44. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Delay time
MAC
Switch
Bridge

45. Network Operating System (NOS)
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 process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
10GBaseT
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

46. MAN
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Network adapter
Metropolitan Area Network
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.

47. Management Services
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Splitters
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

48. Mail Services
Wide Area Network
Splitters
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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

49. 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.
Cellular adapter
Weather
Medium
Bridge

50. 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
Hub
TCP/IP
Cellular adapter
Telephone