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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Satellite
If original files are lost or deleted.
Weather
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

2. 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.
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 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
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

3. File Services
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Phone number
Half-duplex
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

4. Connectivity Device
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Phone number
Computing Technology Industry Association
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

5. Transmission Media
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
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
Satellite

6. Address Management
Copper
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.
Cable

7. Packet
Weather
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

8. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
10 10
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
NIC (network interface card)
Hub

9. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
Delay time
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
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.

10. NIC
Moving
Network Interface Card
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Wide Area Network

11. 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.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Splitters
Ethernet
Metropolitan Area Network

12. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Cellular adapter
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.
100

13. Network+ (Net+)
Copper
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Network Interface Card
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.

14. CCNA
Phone number
Cisco Certified Network Associate
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.
Cellular

15. 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.
Bridge
Wireless
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

16. Client / Server 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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Wide Area Network
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.

17. Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Weather

18. Restoring
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Moving
Telephone

19. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
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.
1000BaseSX
Router

20. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
Twisted pair
Delay time
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

21. Load Balancing
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Router
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 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.

22. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Data
A person who uses a computer.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cable

23. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
Switching
Twisted pair
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Network adapter

24. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Half-duplex
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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.

25. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Satellite dish
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
IEEE
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

26. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
xDSL
Network Interface Card
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

27. WAN
If original files are lost or deleted.
Wide Area 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
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. License Tracking
Network adapter
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 or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

29. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Moving

30. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
Switches routers
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

31. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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32. Traffic Monitoring
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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.
Weather

33. Remote User

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34. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Hub
Voice data
Channels
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

35. Client / Server Architecture
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
100
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

36. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

37. Local Area Network (LAN)
A person who uses a computer.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

38. 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
1000BaseSX
Line of sight
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.

39. 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.
xDSL
Cable
Twisted pair
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

40. Sneakernet
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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 software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

41. Network Operating System (NOS)
Bridge
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
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.

42. Backbone

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43. Asset Management

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44. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Ad hoc
Satellite dish

45. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.
Splitters
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

46. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
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.
MAC
Hub

47. ____ cables use light pulses.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Fiber optic

48. Protocol
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Copper fiber optic
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
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

49. File Server
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.
Network adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

50. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
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.
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.
Copper fiber optic
Bridge

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