Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Phone number
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


2. CCIE

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3. Unified Communications
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
IP address
Bridge


4. Packet
Splitters
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.


5. Address Management
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.
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Switching
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.


6. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Access Server


7. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 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
Network Interface Card


8. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Fiber optic
Ethernet
Cable


9. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Router


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


11. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Satellite
Switch
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.


12. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Cellular adapter
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
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IEEE


13. Remote User

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14. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Network adapter
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Router
Delay time


15. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Computing Technology Industry Association


16. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Copper
Local Area Network
Peer-To-Peer 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


17. Backbone

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18. Workstation
V.35
Data
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Ad hoc


19. Address

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

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21. Asset Management

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22. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Half-duplex
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
V.35


23. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Delay time
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.


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


25. 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
TCP/IP
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
PSTN
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2


26. Certification
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.
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.
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.
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.


27. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Satellite
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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Hub


28. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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29. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Wide Area Network
Network adapter
Channels
MAC


30. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
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.
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
Copper fiber optic
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.


31. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Full duplex
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


32. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
V.35
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Bridge


33. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Infrastructure
10GBaseT
Access Server


34. Network Operating System (NOS)
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Splitters
IP address
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.


35. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Half-duplex
Switch


36. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
Networking TV
Cable
Telephone


37. CCNA
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 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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


38. License Tracking
Transmitter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.


39. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switching
10


40. 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
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
IEEE
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


41. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Wireless
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


42. Client / Server Network
MAC
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.


43. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Bridge
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Radio waves
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


44. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Copper fiber optic
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Network Operating System


45. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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46. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Network Interface Card
Satellite
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
Hub


47. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
IEEE


48. Host
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Satellite
Wireless


49. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Fiber optic
Delay time
PSTN
10GBaseT


50. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected 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.
Channels