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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Certification
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.
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.
Infrastructure
Switches routers

2. Address

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3. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Switches routers
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Switch
IEEE

4. 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.
Full duplex
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.
Satellite dish
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

5. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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 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
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 discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.

6. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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
Telephone
MAC
Satellite dish

7. Backing Up
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
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Network Operating System
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

8. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Fiber optic
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

9. CompTIA
1000BaseSX
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
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Computing Technology Industry Association

10. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
Copper
Router
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 that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

11. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
Delay time
Switch
10 10
Bridge

12. Traffic Monitoring
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 complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Line of sight
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

13. Client
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
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
Ethernet
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

14. NIC
TCP/IP
Network Interface Card
If original files are lost or deleted.
Hub

15. Stand-Alone Computer
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Metropolitan Area Network
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

16. Segment
Download
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

17. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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.
Cellular
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

18. Management Services
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.
Medium
Hub
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

19. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Cellular adapter
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Transmitter

20. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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 physical layout of computers on a network.

21. 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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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
MAC

22. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Networking TV
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.
10 10
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

23. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Infrastructure
Hub
Satellite

24. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Cellular adapter
NIC (network interface card)
xDSL
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

25. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
xDSL
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Subnet
TCP/IP

26. Client / Server Network
Networking TV
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
MAC
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.

27. Network+ (Net+)
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.
Hub
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client 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.

28. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Copper
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Local Area Network
Line of sight

29. 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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
If original files are lost or deleted.
Hub

30. 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.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A person who uses a computer.
Subnet

31. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Networking TV
Satellite dish
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.

32. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet 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
Networking TV
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Phone number

33. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Switch
Access Server
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

34. Load Balancing
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Wide Area Network
Download

35. Local Area Network (LAN)
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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.

36. Client / Server Architecture
Radio waves
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Telephone
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

37. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Voice data
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

38. 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
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
TCP/IP
Network Operating System
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.

39. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cable
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2

40. Address Management
Copper
Medium
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.
Router

41. Network Operating System (NOS)
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.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Cellular adapter

42. Restoring
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cell phone
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

43. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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 part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

44. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
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.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Ad hoc
Download

45. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
xDSL
Satellite dish
IP address

46. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Router
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Infrastructure

47. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
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.
Voice data
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

48. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Splitters
Ethernet
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

49. 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
Voice data
Wireless
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

50. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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.
56
Medium
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.