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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. License Tracking
Half-duplex
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.
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

2. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
Network adapter
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.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

3. File Server
1000BaseSX
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

4. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
Hub
Switch
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
IEEE

5. CompTIA
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Copper

6. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Download
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
Switch

7. File Services
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Subnet
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

8. MAN
Cable
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Transmitter
Metropolitan Area Network

9. User
Radio waves
A person who uses a computer.
Router
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

10. Addressing
TCP/IP
Hub
Delay time
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.

11. Certification
TCP/IP
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.
Router

12. 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.
Router
Networking TV
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Splitters

13. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Channels
Router
Telephone

14. Client / Server Architecture
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite dish
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

15. 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.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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
Full duplex
10

16. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Half-duplex
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

17. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?

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18. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
1000BaseSX
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Switch

19. 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
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
TCP/IP
POTS (plain old telephone service)

20. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
IP address
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.
xDSL

21. NOS
Network Operating System
Dialup
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.

22. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Bridge
Fiber optic
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.

23. Host
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Peer-To-Peer 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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

24. Backbone

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25. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Download
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Switches routers

26. Peer-To-Peer 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
Telephone
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Dialup

27. Mail Services
Telephone
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.

28. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
'Network of Networks'
Delay time
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
10 10

29. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Infrastructure
xDSL
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

30. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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
Router
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.

31. ____ cables use electrical signals.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Network adapter
Copper
Cell phone

32. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Medium
Network Interface Card
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

33. Internet Services
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
Router
Cellular adapter
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.

34. Segment
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Line of sight

35. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Fiber optic
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Radio waves

36. Unified Communications
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Copper fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

37. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Half-duplex
1000BaseSX
Download
PSTN

38. Spam
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
'Network of Networks'
Fiber optic

39. Node
Switch
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

40. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Copper
Cell phone
Half-duplex

41. 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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Computing Technology Industry Association
Bridge

42. Asset Management

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43. Stand-Alone Computer
Peer-To-Peer 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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Metropolitan Area Network

44. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

45. CCIE

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46. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Cell phone
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

47. 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.
Telephone
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 person who uses a computer.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

48. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Router
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 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
Subnet

49. Remote Access Server
Half-duplex
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Switch

50. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Modem
NIC (network interface card)
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Local Area Network

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