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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Radio waves
Cable
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
IP address

2. Load Balancing
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Medium

3. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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.
Switching
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

4. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
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
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Hub
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

5. Address Management
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
10
Ad hoc

6. Transmission Media
Cable
Splitters
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

7. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Download
Router
Weather
Fiber optic

8. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Phone number
Moving
Cellular adapter
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

9. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
IEEE
10GBaseT

10. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network Interface Card
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Network adapter
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

11. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Telephone
Ethernet

12. Sneakernet
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 main circuit board that controls a computer.
Switch
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

13. Segment
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.
Networking TV

14. MAN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
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.

15. P2P Network
xDSL
Dialup
Moving
Peer-To-Peer Network.

16. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Switch

17. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Infrastructure
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
100

18. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Copper
Network Operating System
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
100

19. CCIE

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20. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Network adapter
Data
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

21. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switch
Channels
Voice data

22. CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association
Bridge
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
Ad hoc

23. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
Telephone
'Network of Networks'
1000BaseSX

24. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
MAC
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

25. License Tracking
Data
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

26. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Infrastructure
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
Line of sight
Medium

27. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Router
Access Server

28. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Modem

29. Spam
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

30. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
xDSL
Switches routers

31. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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.
Satellite dish
Cable
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

32. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Telephone
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Network Operating System

33. Remote Access Server
Transmitter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Hub

34. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Cell phone
Wireless
V.35

35. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Half-duplex
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
56
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

36. Packet
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

37. Backing Up
Channels
Telephone
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

38. Remote User

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39. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Router
Copper
Fiber optic
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

40. Restoring
Delay time
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
NIC (network interface card)
Cellular

41. Depending on the type of DSL used - you can use the same line for simultaneous voice and data. Special ____ help prevent the voice data from interfering with the digital data.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Splitters
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.

42. Local Area Network (LAN)
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
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Half-duplex
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

43. Network Operating System (NOS)
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.
Switches routers
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

44. Soft Skills
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.
Hub
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 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. Client / Server 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.
Network Operating System
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
Subnet

46. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Ad hoc
Computing Technology Industry Association
10 10

47. Security Auditing
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
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

48. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Networking TV
Router

49. 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.
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.
Fiber optic
Telephone
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

50. Workstation
Wide Area Network
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Moving
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.