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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
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.
Splitters
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

2. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Network adapter
TCP/IP
Telephone
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

3. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
If original files are lost or deleted.

4. Ethernet standards identify the transmission speed and the cable type. The letter T identifies ____ cables; the letters F - S - L - and E are used for fiber optic.
Twisted pair
Copper fiber optic
100
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

5. Client
Networking TV
Cellular adapter
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
Switching

6. Connectivity Device
Channels
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Half-duplex
Moving

7. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Delay time
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Cable
Ad hoc

8. Remote User

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9. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Subnet
Radio waves
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

10. 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.
Full duplex
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

11. Network Operating System (NOS)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Network adapter
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

12. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Switching
Fiber optic
Telephone

13. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
10GBaseT
Ethernet
POTS (plain old telephone service)

14. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Subnet
V.35

15. 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.
Weather
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Splitters

16. Internet Services
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Bridge

17. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Voice data
Channels
Cable

18. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
Dialup
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Subnet
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

19. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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20. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
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
IEEE
Satellite
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

21. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
10
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Cellular adapter
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.

22. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
100
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Twisted pair

23. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Copper
Cable
MAC

24. File Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
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25. Scalable
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)
Fiber optic
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

26. Motherboard
Delay 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
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

27. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
10 10
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.
Switches routers
Half-duplex

28. Print Services
Network Interface Card
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Weather
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

29. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Moving
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
Copper

30. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
Access Server
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.
Radio waves
Fiber optic

31. Segment
Download
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 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.
Channels

32. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
Ethernet
MAC
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.

33. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Channels
Computing Technology Industry Association
The physical layout of computers on a network.

34. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
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.
Infrastructure
10 10
NIC (network interface card)

35. Web Server
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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 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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

36. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Networking TV
Router
The physical layout of computers on a network.

37. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
The physical layout of computers on a network.
NIC (network interface card)
Metropolitan Area 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.

38. Internet
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
1000BaseSX

39. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Switch
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.
Twisted pair

40. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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.
IP address
Modem
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

41. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
Networking TV
Phone number
Data
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

42. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Voice data
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.

43. Soft Skills
Network adapter
Ad hoc
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.

44. Mail Services
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 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.
Infrastructure

45. Management Services
Router
Copper
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

46. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Networking TV
Modem
Weather

47. Network+ (Net+)
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.
Weather
Bridge
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.

48. Client / Server Network
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 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 process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.

49. File Services
Ethernet
Network Operating System
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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.

50. Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.