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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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Switching
10
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

2. ____ cables use light pulses.
Subnet
Fiber optic
Telephone
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

3. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Copper fiber optic
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Bridge

4. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Router
'Network of Networks'

5. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Medium
Satellite dish

6. Security Auditing
Twisted pair
Delay time
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Ethernet

7. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
Cell phone
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.
Cable

8. Convergence
Infrastructure
Network adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
1000BaseSX

9. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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. 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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Ethernet
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.
Splitters

11. NOS
Switch
Network Operating System
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
TCP/IP

12. Network
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
Access Server
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

13. LAN
Infrastructure
Phone number
Wireless
Local Area Network

14. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cell phone
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

15. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
IP address
Cell phone
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

16. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
If original files are lost or deleted.
TCP/IP
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

17. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Phone number
Modem

18. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Fiber optic
Telephone
Cellular adapter

19. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Switch
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
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.
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.

20. Traffic Monitoring
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 use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
1000BaseSX
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

21. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
IEEE
Full duplex
Telephone

22. 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.
Satellite
Router
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Bridge

23. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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24. Node
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
If original files are lost or deleted.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

25. User
A person who uses a computer.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
NIC (network interface card)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

26. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
xDSL

27. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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.
Network adapter
Full duplex
Subnet

28. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
10GBaseT
Line of sight
Local Area Network
V.35

29. Server
Metropolitan Area Network
NIC (network interface card)
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
MAC

30. 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
TCP/IP
Ethernet
Satellite dish
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.

31. Transmission Media
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
10
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

32. Addressing
Modem
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.
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.
Ad hoc

33. 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.
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
10 10

34. License Tracking
Cell phone
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 number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
TCP/IP

35. Packet
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
TCP/IP
Bridge

36. Client / Server Architecture
IP address
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.
Router
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

37. The networking ____ provides the path for signals to pass between two devices.
Fiber optic
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Medium
Router

38. 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.
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.
Telephone
56
Bridge

39. NIC
Copper
Network Interface Card
PSTN
Voice data

40. MAN
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Metropolitan Area Network
A person who uses a computer.

41. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
'Network of Networks'
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Channels
Satellite

42. Connectivity Device
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
V.35
Switch
POTS (plain old telephone service)

43. Client / Server Network
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Download
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.
Dialup

44. Asset Management

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45. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Ad hoc
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.
Access Server

46. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
Copper fiber optic
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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
10 10

47. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Infrastructure
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Half-duplex
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.

48. Remote Access Server / Access Server
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.
Splitters
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

49. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
10GBaseT
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.
Telephone
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

50. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
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.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.