Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Cellular adapter
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


2. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Wide Area Network
Radio waves
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


3. Peer-To-Peer Network
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.
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
Metropolitan Area Network
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.


4. 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 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.
V.35
TCP/IP
Wireless


5. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Access Server
Fiber optic
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6. CCIE

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7. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Copper
Router


8. Network+ (Net+)
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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
Metropolitan Area 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.


9. Software Distribution
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Ad hoc
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


10. Network
Network adapter
Cellular
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.
Cellular adapter


11. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same 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
POTS (plain old telephone service)


12. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.
Moving
Half-duplex


13. NIC
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Network Interface Card
Networking TV
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


14. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Weather
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.


15. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
IEEE
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.


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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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
NIC (network interface card)
Half-duplex


17. ____ cables use light pulses.
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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Fiber optic
A person who uses a computer.


18. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
Router
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)


19. User
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.
A person who uses a computer.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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


20. Wide Area Network (WAN)
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Wireless


21. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
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.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.


22. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Wide Area Network
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite dish


23. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Access Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.


24. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
V.35
Switches routers
Local Area Network
Switching


25. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Modem
'Network of Networks'
Network adapter
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


26. Asset Management

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27. Security Auditing
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 evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Cellular
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


28. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Transmitter
Router
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2


29. Remote User

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30. Topology
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Phone number
IEEE
The physical layout of computers on a network.


31. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
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.
Bridge
Switches routers


32. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Bridge
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Twisted pair
Networking TV


33. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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
NIC (network interface card)
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


34. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
TCP/IP
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.
Modem


35. Backing Up
Switching
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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


36. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Line of sight
Wireless
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Access Server


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


38. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
PSTN
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.
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39. CCNA
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Cisco Certified Network Associate


40. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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41. Internet
Download
Wide Area Network
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.


42. Load Balancing
Router
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 distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Router


43. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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
10GBaseT
Transmitter


44. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
PSTN
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Full duplex


45. Unified Communications
Wide Area Network
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Bridge
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46. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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47. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Network Interface Card
NIC (network interface card)
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
xDSL


48. Mail Server
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


49. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
TCP/IP
Copper fiber optic
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.


50. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Half-duplex
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Delay time