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1. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Hub
Network adapter
A person who uses a computer.
Satellite dish


2. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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3. Addressing
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.
Copper fiber optic
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


4. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Local Area Network
Cell phone
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
Hub


5. Traffic Monitoring
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
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
Cisco Certified Network Associate


6. File Server
Network adapter
Fiber optic
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


7. LAN
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Moving
V.35
Local Area Network


8. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.
1000BaseSX
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


9. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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.
Satellite dish
Switch
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.


10. 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
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
100


11. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Phone number
Router
Modem
Wide Area Network


12. Address

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13. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
10
Delay time
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


14. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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15. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Cable
Delay time
Data


16. Remote User

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17. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
Wireless
Copper
POTS (plain old telephone service)


18. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Twisted pair
Bridge
Weather


19. Peer-To-Peer Network
Ad hoc
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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
Fiber optic


20. 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.
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
Half-duplex
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Telephone


21. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Cable
Cellular adapter
Channels
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.


22. Mail Services
100
56
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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


23. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Download
Metropolitan Area Network
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Weather


24. CCIE

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25. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Local Area Network
Cellular
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.


26. Remote Access Server
Network adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Subnet
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.


27. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cellular adapter
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.


28. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Network Interface Card
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.
Router
Copper fiber optic


29. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
1000BaseSX
MAC
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


30. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Router
Network Interface Card


31. Topology
Copper fiber optic
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Moving
Voice data


32. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Line of sight
10 10
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Telephone


33. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Cell phone
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


34. Address Management
The physical layout of computers 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.
Cell phone
V.35


35. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
10GBaseT


36. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Telephone
Telephone
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
V.35


37. Local Area Network (LAN)
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
Satellite
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


38. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Bridge
Line of sight
Wide Area Network
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.


39. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Moving
Satellite dish


40. Management Services
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 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
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.


41. 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 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.
Networking TV
Hub
Half-duplex


42. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Satellite
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


43. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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
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.


44. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Cable
Weather
Infrastructure
Radio waves


45. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Cellular adapter
Network Operating System
Access 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.


46. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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.


47. Asset Management

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48. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
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.
Satellite dish
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


49. Host
Radio waves
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Router


50. Traffic
Medium
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.