Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
Networking TV
MAC
Modem


2. Server
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
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
Data
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


3. Topology
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
PSTN
The physical layout of computers on a network.


4. ____ cables use light pulses.
Metropolitan Area Network
Satellite dish
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Fiber optic


5. Motherboard
100
Radio waves
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
10 10


6. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Twisted pair
Satellite dish


7. Mail Server
Moving
Copper fiber optic
100
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


8. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Telephone
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.


9. 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
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 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 person who uses a computer.
TCP/IP


10. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Satellite dish
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Wireless
Copper fiber optic


11. Address

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12. CCIE

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13. Backbone

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14. Mail Services
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
xDSL
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
Network Interface Card


15. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Computing Technology Industry Association
Switches routers
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.
NIC (network interface card)


16. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Bridge
Bridge
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Switch


17. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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18. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Subnet


19. Remote User

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20. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Network adapter
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.


21. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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
'Network of Networks'
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
56


22. Resources
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
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 devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.


23. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Fiber optic
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
10


24. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
TCP/IP
Line of sight
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.
Dialup


25. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
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.
IEEE
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Cisco Certified Network Associate


26. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Satellite
Half-duplex
POTS (plain old telephone service)


27. CompTIA
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Modem
Computing Technology Industry Association
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.


28. Unified Communications
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 centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Splitters
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


29. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
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.
Full duplex
Switch


30. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Switch
TCP/IP
PSTN


31. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association
If original files are lost or deleted.
Download


32. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.


33. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Ad hoc


34. WAN
Ethernet
Wide Area 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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.


35. 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cell phone
Full duplex
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.


36. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Channels
Wide 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.


37. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
NIC (network interface card)
Router
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Cellular adapter


38. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
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.
V.35
IP address
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.


39. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
xDSL
Computing Technology Industry Association


40. MAN
Router
Network Operating System
Metropolitan Area Network
Cellular adapter


41. Internet Services
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
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.
A person who uses a computer.


42. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
TCP/IP
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
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.
Radio waves


43. Workstation
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.
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 computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Phone number


44. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Channels
Line of sight
Phone number
Switching


45. Restoring
Switching
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cable
Radio waves


46. Protocol
Bridge
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
56
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


47. LAN
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 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
Telephone
Local Area Network


48. User
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
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 person who uses a computer.
Peer-To-Peer Network.


49. Internet
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.
56
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.


50. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Full duplex
Network adapter
Cell phone
Voice data