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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Cell phone
Local Area Network
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

2. Transmission Media
Moving
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

3. 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.
NIC (network interface card)
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

4. Internet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Fiber optic
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.
Hub

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

6. Connectivity Device
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
Transmitter
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Cellular adapter

7. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Cable
Network Operating System
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.

8. Traffic
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Data
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

9. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
'Network of Networks'
Dialup
Channels
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

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

11. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Ad hoc
Telephone
10
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

12. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.
Half-duplex
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

13. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Telephone
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
Satellite dish
Copper

14. Sneakernet
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.
100
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Router

15. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
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.
Weather
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
IEEE

16. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Satellite
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Cellular adapter
Channels

17. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
10 10
Bridge
Wireless
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

18. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
Download
Radio waves
Network Interface Card

19. Backing Up
Twisted pair
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Ethernet

20. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
Infrastructure
Local Area Network
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

21. 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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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.
Bridge
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.

22. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switches routers
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Computing Technology Industry Association
Hub

23. Wide Area Network (WAN)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.

24. WAN
Wide Area Network
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Switch
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.

25. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Subnet
V.35

26. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
NIC (network interface card)
Bridge
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

27. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
TCP/IP
Delay time
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

28. NOS
Network Operating System
Cellular adapter
Switching
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.

29. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Telephone
MAC

30. Asset Management

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31. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Router
Radio waves
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
Satellite

32. Remote User

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33. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Switch
Wireless
Radio waves
Satellite dish

34. Client / Server Network
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.
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

35. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Full duplex
If original files are lost or deleted.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

36. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Ethernet
Hub
10 10
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.

37. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Infrastructure
xDSL
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.

38. Mail Services
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Voice data
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

39. Web Server
A person who uses a computer.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Dialup
MAC

40. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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41. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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 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.
10
Switches routers

42. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Network Interface Card
Moving
Medium
V.35

43. Spam
Transmitter
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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.
Medium

44. File Server
Transmitter
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
IP address
Radio waves

45. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
10 10
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

46. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Splitters
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

47. 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.
Networking TV
Switching
Full duplex
Radio waves

48. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
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

49. Segment
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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 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.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

50. Client
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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
Cellular