Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Cellular adapter
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Twisted pair


2. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Delay time
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Router


3. File 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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Subnet


4. 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 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.
Half-duplex
POTS (plain old telephone service)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


5. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Switch
Switching
Ad hoc
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


6. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.


7. Remote User

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

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9. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Hub
10 10
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.


10. WAN
Wide Area Network
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
TCP/IP
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.


11. CCIE

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12. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Cell phone
Delay time
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Networking TV


13. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Data
Networking TV
Cell phone
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.


14. Software Distribution
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.
Delay time
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


15. Addressing
Medium
Dialup
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.


16. Traffic
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Router
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


17. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Network adapter
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Switches routers
Ad hoc


18. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.
Router
Ad hoc


19. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Radio waves
xDSL
10
V.35


20. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Infrastructure
Networking TV
Wireless


21. Transmission Media
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
IP address
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


22. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Router
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Hub
Satellite dish


23. 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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Twisted pair
Ad hoc
Cell phone


24. Client / Server Architecture
Telephone
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Bridge


25. User
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A person who uses a computer.
Metropolitan Area Network


26. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
IP address
MAC
Radio waves


27. 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.
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 adapter
Full duplex


28. 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
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.
TCP/IP
Networking TV
Switch


29. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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30. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
10 10
Copper fiber optic
Switching
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


31. Protocol
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
Phone number
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Cisco Certified Network Associate


32. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Hub
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Access Server


33. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


34. Address

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35. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Full duplex
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Data


36. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Splitters
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)


37. Host
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Cable
Twisted pair
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.


38. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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.
Dialup
Full duplex
Hub


39. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
MAC
Channels
If original files are lost or deleted.


40. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Switch
PSTN
Bridge


41. Packet
Hub
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
PSTN


42. Internet Services
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Hub
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.


43. CompTIA
Switching
Computing Technology Industry Association
Network Interface Card
Satellite dish


44. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Subnet
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Network adapter


45. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Phone number
Splitters
Switch
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


46. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
56
Copper fiber optic
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.


47. Scalable
10
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as 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
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.


48. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
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.


49. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
V.35
Switch
Subnet
Ethernet


50. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Phone number
TCP/IP
Satellite
Cellular