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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Twisted pair
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
IEEE

2. CCNA
Telephone
Cisco Certified Network Associate
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Infrastructure

3. File Server
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Channels
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.

4. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
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A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

5. License Tracking
Satellite
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Fiber optic
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.

6. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10
10GBaseT
Bridge
Weather

7. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
'Network of Networks'
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8. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Local Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
Access Server
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

9. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Radio waves
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
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.

10. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
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 network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

11. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Copper
1000BaseSX
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.
Channels

12. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Satellite dish
Fiber optic
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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

13. User
A person who uses a computer.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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
Hub

14. Host
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Network Operating System
Medium
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

15. Asset Management

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16. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Ad hoc
Half-duplex
Computing Technology Industry Association
Fiber optic

17. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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18. Client / Server Architecture
Delay time
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Telephone
NIC (network interface card)

19. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
PSTN
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

20. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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21. CompTIA
Medium
Computing Technology Industry Association
Wide Area Network
Copper

22. Peer-To-Peer Network
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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
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
Splitters

23. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Network adapter
Voice data
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
Satellite dish

24. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

25. Segment
Modem
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.
1000BaseSX
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

26. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Satellite dish
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.
Dialup

27. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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 process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Cellular adapter
Full duplex

28. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Radio waves
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

29. Security Auditing
Splitters
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.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Full duplex

30. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Twisted pair
Access Server
Bridge

31. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
xDSL
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
1000BaseSX

32. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
Copper
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.
Router

33. Addressing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

34. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Network adapter
Ethernet

35. Network+ (Net+)
Subnet
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cellular adapter
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.

36. Protocol
Switching
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
Wide Area Network
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.

37. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switch
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

38. Network Operating System (NOS)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Wireless
Modem
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

39. Server
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Channels
Router
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

40. Remote User

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41. Internet
Radio waves
Cell phone
Fiber optic
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

42. NIC
Computing Technology Industry Association
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Half-duplex
Network Interface Card

43. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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Subnet

44. Convergence
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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 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.

45. 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
Network Operating System
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
NIC (network interface card)

46. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Telephone
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Modem

47. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Router
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
IEEE
Data

48. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
Data
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

49. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Wireless
Cable
MAC
Subnet

50. P2P Network
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Weather
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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.