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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
TCP/IP
Network adapter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

2. 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.
PSTN
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Bridge
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

3. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Modem
Half-duplex
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

4. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Telephone
Telephone
10GBaseT

5. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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6. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Switch
Ethernet
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 adapter

7. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Hub
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Bridge
Satellite dish

8. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across 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.
Hub
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

9. Peer-To-Peer Network
Network Operating System
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
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.
Switch

10. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Twisted pair
A person who uses a computer.
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.

11. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Subnet
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Infrastructure
10

12. Soft Skills
Data
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

13. Address Management
Wide Area Network
Full duplex
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 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.

14. LAN
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Local Area Network
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Twisted pair

15. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network Operating System
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Network adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

16. Motherboard
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
Fiber optic
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

17. Remote Access Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Telephone
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

18. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
NIC (network interface card)
IEEE
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
TCP/IP

19. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Hub
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

20. 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.
Voice data
Modem
Full duplex
Cellular

21. Server
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
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
100

22. Network+ (Net+)
Channels
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.
100
Full duplex

23. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
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.
xDSL
10GBaseT
Line of sight

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

25. Web Server
Satellite dish
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

26. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Cable
Switch
Switches routers
Fiber optic

27. Client
If original files are lost or deleted.
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 computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
PSTN

28. Backing Up
MAC
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. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

29. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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.
Fiber optic
Transmitter

30. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Transmitter
Cell phone

31. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Channels
'Network of Networks'
Download
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

32. Client / Server Network
Voice 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.
Cable
Satellite

33. Segment
V.35
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
MAC

34. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Moving
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.

35. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.

36. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Twisted pair
10 10
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

37. Packet
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Cell phone
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
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

38. Stand-Alone Computer
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

39. CCIE

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40. NOS
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Hub
Data
Network Operating System

41. 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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Twisted pair

42. Mail Server
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Router
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

43. Workstation
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Radio waves
Cellular

44. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Switch
Networking TV
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

45. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
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 person who uses a computer.
IP address
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

46. Hubs operate in ____ mode because the path between devices is shared - meaning that devices can only send when no other devices are sending data.
Half-duplex
Metropolitan Area Network
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

47. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Router
Copper fiber optic
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

48. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
Subnet

49. Traffic Monitoring
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Wide Area Network

50. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
100
IP address
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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.