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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
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.
V.35
Ethernet
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

2. 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.
Voice data
Local Area Network
Bridge

3. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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.
TCP/IP
1000BaseSX
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

4. 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.
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.
Download
Bridge
Hub

5. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
Access Server
Ad hoc
Network Interface Card

6. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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
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7. Give 8 Examples of 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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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.

8. Sneakernet
MAC
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
V.35

9. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
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.
'Network of Networks'

10. CCIE

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11. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Cellular
xDSL
Network Operating System
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

12. Peer-To-Peer Network
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Delay time

13. Certification
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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.
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
V.35

14. Network
10GBaseT
xDSL
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.
10 10

15. Server
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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 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
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

16. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Telephone
Networking TV
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

17. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
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.
Hub
Delay time
100

18. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
xDSL
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
PSTN
Transmitter

19. Traffic Monitoring
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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 design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
10

20. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Radio waves
IEEE

21. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

22. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
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
Hub

23. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
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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.
Local Area Network
NIC (network interface card)

24. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Cable
Router

25. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
1000BaseSX

26. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Data
MAC

27. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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 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
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

28. Addressing
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 data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

29. CompTIA
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Weather
Computing Technology Industry Association

30. Topology
The physical layout of computers 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.
Subnet
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

31. Management Services
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
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.

32. 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.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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
Full duplex
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.

33. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

34. LAN
Bridge
Local Area Network
Network adapter
Access Server

35. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Dialup
1000BaseSX
Copper
V.35

36. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
'Network of Networks'

37. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switch
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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

38. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
Channels
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Switch
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

39. Unified Communications
Network Interface Card
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
10 10
10GBaseT

40. Packet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

41. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Networking TV
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Ethernet

42. Print Services
100
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a 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.
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.

43. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
10GBaseT
PSTN
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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.

44. Internet Services
Satellite
Switching
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.
Network Interface Card

45. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Telephone
PSTN
Local Area Network
Router

46. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Switching
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.
Switch

47. CCNA
Local Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
PSTN
Infrastructure

48. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Dialup
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

49. Address

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50. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
xDSL
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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.