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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Satellite dish
Cell phone
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Infrastructure

2. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Hub
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

3. Client / Server Network
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Ad hoc
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.

4. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Networking TV
xDSL
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

5. NOS
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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
Network Operating System
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.

6. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
Voice data
Infrastructure
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

7. Certification
Moving
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

8. Traffic
Cell phone
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Metropolitan Area 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

9. Packet
Switches routers
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Infrastructure
Networking TV

10. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Channels

11. Management Services
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

12. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
IEEE
Bridge
Download
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

13. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Satellite
10GBaseT
MAC

14. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Phone number
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Fiber optic

15. 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 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.
Network adapter
Network Interface Card
Twisted pair

16. Topology
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Copper

17. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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.
A person who uses a computer.
Cellular

18. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
Copper
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Full duplex

19. MAN
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Metropolitan Area Network
Computing Technology Industry Association
Switch

20. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Subnet
Cell phone

21. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
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.
Transmitter
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

22. Spam
Router
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Cellular adapter

23. Load Balancing
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

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

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25. Node
Cell phone
Network adapter
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

26. Web Server
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

27. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

28. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Satellite
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.
Cellular

29. 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 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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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

30. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
TCP/IP
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

31. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Telephone
PSTN
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.

32. Wide Area Network (WAN)
10 10
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Network Operating System
10GBaseT

33. Workstation
Voice data
10GBaseT
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

34. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Bridge
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
56
Network adapter

35. Print Services
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.
Switching
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Transmitter

36. Restoring
Networking TV
Telephone
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
TCP/IP

37. Host
V.35
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

38. Peer-To-Peer Network
Line of sight
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
TCP/IP
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

39. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Switching
If original files are lost or deleted.

40. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Switch
Moving

41. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
Data
Splitters

42. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
IP address
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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.

43. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Dialup
Copper fiber optic
Networking TV
The physical layout of computers on a network.

44. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Channels
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Switch
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

45. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Metropolitan Area Network
Splitters
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

46. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Switch
V.35
Network adapter

47. Network+ (Net+)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
Twisted pair
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.

48. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Local Area Network
Wireless
Switching
Telephone

49. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Infrastructure
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.

50. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
'Network of Networks'
Switches routers
Weather
The process of retrieving files from a backup.