Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Satellite dish
Subnet
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


2. 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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Telephone
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 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.


3. Soft Skills
10GBaseT
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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.


4. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Fiber optic
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Networking TV


5. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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6. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Modem
Infrastructure
Telephone


7. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Subnet
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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


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

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9. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Switches routers
Ethernet
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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


10. Connectivity Device
TCP/IP
Network Operating System
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


11. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Splitters
Delay time
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.


12. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Router
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.


13. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
1000BaseSX
Network adapter
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Medium


14. Web Server
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Subnet
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Medium


15. Software Distribution
Network adapter
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client 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
Download


16. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
MAC
Dialup


17. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis


18. Remote User

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19. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Copper
Ethernet
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.


20. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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21. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Twisted pair


22. Security Auditing
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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
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Local Area Network


23. 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
Networking TV
Delay time
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.


24. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
Copper fiber optic
Twisted pair
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.


25. Address

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26. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Cell phone
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
1000BaseSX


27. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


28. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
IP address
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 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.


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.
Network Interface Card
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.


30. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
56
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Delay time
Computing Technology Industry Association


31. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
V.35
Cellular
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.
100


32. Protocol
IP address
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
Copper
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.


33. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Switch
100
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.


34. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Satellite
Infrastructure
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.


35. 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 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
Twisted pair
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
POTS (plain old telephone service)


36. Packet
Switch
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network adapter


37. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Wireless
Channels
Hub
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


38. Network
Splitters
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.
Telephone
xDSL


39. Client / Server Network
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Channels
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.
Fiber optic


40. Peer-To-Peer 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
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
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.
Wide Area Network


41. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
IEEE
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.
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.


42. Remote Access Server
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
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.
Switching


43. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
Network adapter
Wireless
Router


44. Restoring
TCP/IP
Line of sight
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Channels


45. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Network adapter
10 10
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.
Full duplex


46. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
V.35
Copper
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
Ad hoc


47. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Full duplex
10
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Radio waves


48. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Network Operating System
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.
Dialup


49. ____ cables use electrical signals.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Copper
Radio waves
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


50. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
xDSL
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.