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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
NIC (network interface card)
Dialup

2. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Voice data
Network adapter
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

3. Topology
Telephone
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
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Line of sight

4. Spam
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Fiber optic
Full duplex
Network adapter

5. Switches can operate in ____ mode where a device uses a different channel for sending and receiving - and where the transmission paths are dedicated to only the communicating devices.
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 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.
Full duplex
Hub

6. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Network Operating System
Cellular adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

7. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Transmitter
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Telephone
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.

8. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
V.35
POTS (plain old telephone service)

9. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
V.35
Fiber optic
Switch
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

10. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Copper fiber optic
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.

11. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Router
Network adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

12. Motherboard
Copper
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
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

13. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Copper fiber optic
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Computing Technology Industry Association

14. Address Management
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 centrally administering a finite number of network addresses for an entire LAN. Usually this task can be accomplished without touching the client workstations.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

15. Connectivity Device
Telephone
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
NIC (network interface card)
Cellular

16. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Radio waves
Weather
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switch

17. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Metropolitan Area Network
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

18. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
Copper fiber optic
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

19. Scalable
Switching
10GBaseT
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

20. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Subnet
Networking TV
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Channels

21. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Metropolitan Area Network
Switch

22. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
Voice data
Copper fiber optic
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

23. NOS
Network Operating System
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

24. Protocol
Switches routers
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

25. ____ cables use electrical signals.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Copper

26. Local Area Network (LAN)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
TCP/IP
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

27. Remote Access Server / Access Server
10GBaseT
'Network of Networks'
Modem
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

28. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
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.
Line of sight
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Network adapter

29. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.
Moving
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

30. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Metropolitan Area Network
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Hub
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.

31. Management Services
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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
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.

32. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cell phone
Cable
xDSL
Bridge

33. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Delay time
Splitters
Satellite
Satellite dish

34. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
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.
Bridge
Modem
Access Server

35. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
xDSL
Cellular adapter
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.

36. 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
Switches routers
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
A person who uses a computer.

37. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Hub
Weather
Satellite dish
10GBaseT

38. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Weather
Network Operating System
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.

39. Traffic Monitoring
10
Switch
Network adapter
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.

40. Resources
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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
Satellite
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

41. Network+ (Net+)
Networking TV
10 10
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 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.

42. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Transmitter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Network Operating System
IP address

43. Transmission Media
A person who uses a computer.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
IEEE

44. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Computing Technology Industry Association

45. Client / Server 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.
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 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.
Switch

46. CCIE

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47. Network
Switching
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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

48. Internet Services
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Half-duplex
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.

49. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
TCP/IP
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

50. Segment
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Radio waves
Peer-To-Peer Network.