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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. 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.
Splitters
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Cell phone

2. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Subnet
V.35
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

3. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Network adapter

4. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Access Server
Splitters

5. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
IP address
Computing Technology Industry Association
10
If original files are lost or deleted.

6. Convergence
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers 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.

7. Network
Moving
POTS (plain old telephone service)
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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

8. 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
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Radio waves
Fiber optic

9. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Dialup
Switch
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

10. Backing Up
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.
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 process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Switch

11. Stand-Alone Computer
Ethernet
Hub
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

12. Traffic
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
10
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Infrastructure

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

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14. Network Operating System (NOS)
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

15. 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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Fiber optic
TCP/IP
Splitters

16. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
Voice data
Dialup
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.
Radio waves

17. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Telephone
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.

18. Client / Server Network
Download
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 physical layout of computers on a 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.

19. Backbone

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20. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
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.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Router

21. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Bridge
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
56

22. Server
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
Switch
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.

23. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Network Operating System
Peer-To-Peer Network.

24. CCIE

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25. NIC
xDSL
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
Switching
Network Interface Card

26. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Router
Switches routers
10GBaseT
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

27. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Phone number
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
Ethernet

28. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Cell phone
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

29. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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.
Wide Area Network
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.

30. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Ad hoc
IEEE
PSTN

31. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Ethernet
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Satellite

32. Asset Management

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33. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
The physical layout of computers on a network.
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.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Line of sight

34. Scalable
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Infrastructure
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 network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

35. File Server
NIC (network interface card)
Local Area Network
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
IP address

36. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
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.
Phone number
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

37. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Switches routers
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

38. MAN
Voice 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.
Metropolitan Area Network
100

39. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Telephone

40. Print Services
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Half-duplex
Switching
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

41. Host
Ad hoc
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

42. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Fiber optic
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Switch

43. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Satellite dish
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.
Local Area Network
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

44. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
IP address
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
Cell phone

45. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
Data
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
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

46. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
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
Telephone
Phone number
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

47. LAN
Network adapter
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.
Local Area 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.

48. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
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.
Cell phone
Modem
100

49. Load Balancing
Radio waves
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

50. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
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 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
Wide Area Network
MAC