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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Computing Technology Industry Association
xDSL
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
POTS (plain old telephone service)

2. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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3. Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Twisted pair
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.

4. WAN
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.
Wide Area Network
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

5. Topology
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.
xDSL
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.

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

7. 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
Radio waves
Transmitter
Phone number

8. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
10GBaseT
NIC (network interface card)
Channels
Half-duplex

9. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Satellite
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switch
Network Operating System

10. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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11. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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.
IP address
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Medium

12. Client / Server Network
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.
MAC
Switch
Full duplex

13. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
TCP/IP

14. Management Services
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.
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.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

15. 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
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.
Router

16. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Twisted pair
MAC
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Infrastructure

17. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Switches routers
Peer-To-Peer Network.

18. Security Auditing
10
Hub
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

19. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
A person who uses a computer.
Line of sight
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

20. 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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Full duplex

21. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
NIC (network interface card)
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
Switch

22. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
Router
Cable
Ad hoc

23. Remote User

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24. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Dialup
Infrastructure

25. Remote Access Server / Access Server
Download
Ad hoc
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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

26. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Local Area Network
Moving
Telephone
Peer-To-Peer Network.

27. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switch
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

28. Client
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
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
Computing Technology Industry Association

29. License Tracking
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.
Telephone
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
Network adapter

30. A DSL router (sometimes called a DSL modem) connects the computer to the ____ line that must be configured by the telephone company to work with DSL.
Network adapter
Cellular
Telephone
Half-duplex

31. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Subnet
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Wireless

32. Traffic Monitoring
Network adapter
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 physical layout of computers on 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.

33. Protocol
IEEE
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 manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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

34. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Twisted pair
Network Operating System
10GBaseT

35. P2P Network
A person who uses a computer.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
MAC

36. Addressing
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.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

37. Scalable
Hub
Cell phone
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Network adapter

38. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Hub
Cable
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

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

40. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

41. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Network adapter
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Networking TV

42. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Infrastructure
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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

43. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
1000BaseSX
Medium
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Subnet

44. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

45. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Fiber optic

46. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Switch
Cellular
Bridge

47. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Networking TV
Voice data
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Copper

48. Packet
Voice data
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Download
Weather

49. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Download
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Copper fiber optic
Router

50. Connectivity Device
Splitters
Infrastructure
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
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