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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. 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.
Telephone
Twisted pair
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Telephone

2. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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Satellite
Line of sight
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

3. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Access Server
Switch
Ad hoc
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

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.
MAC
Hub
Half-duplex
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.

5. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Switches routers
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.

6. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
PSTN
Router
Cellular

7. ____ cables use light pulses.
Telephone
Copper
Fiber optic
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

8. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.
Hub
Cisco Certified Network Associate

9. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Splitters
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

10. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
PSTN
Telephone
10GBaseT
xDSL

11. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Telephone
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Download
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

12. Unified Communications
NIC (network interface card)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Download
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

13. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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14. Internet Services
IP address
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cell phone
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.

15. LAN
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Local Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)

16. Node
Wireless
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
xDSL
Network adapter

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

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18. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

19. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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 automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

20. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Line of sight
Data
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

21. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
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.
Satellite dish
Networking TV
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

22. Security Auditing
Moving
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Transmitter
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23. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
1000BaseSX
Cable
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Data

24. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Hub
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
10GBaseT

25. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer 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.
Cellular
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

26. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Networking TV
Hub
V.35
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

27. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Data
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Moving
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

28. CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cable
Twisted pair
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

29. Local Area Network (LAN)
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on 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
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Weather

30. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Voice data
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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.

31. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Copper
Channels
If original files are lost or deleted.

32. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
POTS (plain old telephone service)
IEEE
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.
xDSL

33. Topology
IP address
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

34. File Server
Cable
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
1000BaseSX

35. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Medium
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

36. Restoring
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
Satellite dish
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

37. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Telephone
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.

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

39. CCIE

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40. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
Local Area Network
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Satellite

41. Backbone

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42. Addressing
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.
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cisco Certified Network Associate

43. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Ethernet
xDSL
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

44. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Transmitter
Cable
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.

45. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
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.
Modem
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.

46. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Twisted pair
Satellite dish
MAC

47. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Delay time
Splitters

48. Resources
Full duplex
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
10

49. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Access Server
Cellular adapter
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Line of sight

50. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
NIC (network interface card)
IEEE
Cell phone
Splitters