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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. 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
Networking TV
Delay time
Cell phone
TCP/IP

2. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Subnet
Radio waves
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Delay time

3. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
MAC
Splitters

4. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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.
Dialup
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

5. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
Delay time
Hub
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cellular adapter

6. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
Modem
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A person who uses a computer.

7. Client / Server Network
Switches routers
Transmitter
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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.

8. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
PSTN
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 physical layout of computers on a network.
Access Server

9. Mail 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
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Network adapter
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. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
Weather
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
xDSL

11. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Data
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Twisted pair

12. Give 8 Examples of Management 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.
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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

13. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Router
Hub
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Voice data

14. Stand-Alone Computer
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.
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.
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 uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

15. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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16. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Switch
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to 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 person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

17. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Bridge
Dialup
Ethernet
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

18. 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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Twisted pair
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.

19. Connectivity Device
Network adapter
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Switching
Satellite

20. Traffic
Voice data
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Subnet
If original files are lost or deleted.

21. Convergence
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.

22. Print Services
Dialup
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Satellite dish
Router

23. Protocol
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 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.
10GBaseT
Cellular

24. P2P Network
Network adapter
Moving
Peer-To-Peer 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.

25. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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 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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Telephone

26. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
56
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

27. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Switch
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
NIC (network interface card)

28. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Medium
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

29. Spam
Line of sight
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
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

30. MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Telephone
Bridge

31. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
PSTN
Transmitter
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

32. CCNA
Switching
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
PSTN

33. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
If original files are lost or deleted.
56

34. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Voice data
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Switch

35. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Channels
Delay time
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.
Cable

36. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Transmitter
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

37. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
10GBaseT
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
IEEE
Voice data

38. Software Distribution
Line of sight
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Wireless
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

39. Segment
Ethernet
Router
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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

40. Mail Services
Cellular
Radio waves
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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

41. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Moving
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Radio waves
Download

42. ____ cables use electrical signals.
Telephone
Copper
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.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

43. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Cellular adapter
Telephone

44. Remote User

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45. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Ad hoc
Phone number
TCP/IP
56

46. Backing Up
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Full duplex

47. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Switches routers
PSTN
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

48. User
NIC (network interface card)
A person who uses a computer.
Copper
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

49. Load Balancing
A person who uses a computer.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Transmitter
V.35

50. Transmission Media
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.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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