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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
'Network of Networks'
Cellular

2. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Wide Area Network
Hub
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

3. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
xDSL
Download
Router
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

4. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
PSTN
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 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.

5. Print Services
10GBaseT
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Hub

6. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Network Interface Card
Cellular
Wireless
Subnet

7. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
Network Interface Card
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
MAC

8. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
Local Area Network
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
Bridge

9. Motherboard
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Subnet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

10. 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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Full duplex

11. CCIE

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12. Convergence
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
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.

13. Client
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Copper fiber optic
Metropolitan Area Network
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

14. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Fiber optic
Switch
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 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.

15. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Line of sight
Switches routers
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
'Network of Networks'

16. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

17. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Wide Area Network
10
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

18. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Router
Copper
Fiber optic
xDSL

19. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending 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.
Half-duplex
10 10
Switch

20. Load Balancing
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
Medium
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

21. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Copper fiber optic
Modem
Infrastructure
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

22. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Copper 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.
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.

23. 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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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
10 10

24. License Tracking
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.
Channels
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
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.

25. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
'Network of Networks'
Satellite dish
Network adapter

26. Unified Communications
Network Operating System
Full duplex
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Network adapter

27. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
100
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Fiber optic

28. Mail 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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Local Area Network

29. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Hub
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

30. Node
56
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

31. Network
Networking TV
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.
Network adapter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

32. Remote Access Server / Access Server
10 10
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge
If original files are lost or deleted.

33. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Ethernet
Copper
POTS (plain old telephone service)

34. Asset Management

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35. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Voice data
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.
Cellular adapter

36. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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
NIC (network interface card)
56
Twisted pair

37. Soft Skills
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.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Router
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

38. Client / Server Network
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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 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.

39. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Line of sight
Networking TV
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Moving

40. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
xDSL
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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

41. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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.
Line of sight
10GBaseT
Switch

42. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Hub
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Switches routers
Voice data

43. Scalable
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Satellite dish
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

44. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
Fiber optic
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Satellite dish

45. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Delay time
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
'Network of Networks'

46. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Ad hoc
NIC (network interface card)
Data
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

47. Transmission Media
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

48. Client / Server Architecture
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Ad hoc
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the 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.

49. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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50. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Splitters
Weather
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Router