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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Access Server
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

2. 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
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Phone number
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

3. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Radio waves
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
Channels
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

4. How did the term 'Sneakernet' come about?
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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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
Hub

5. Network
IEEE
If original files are lost or deleted.
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.
Radio waves

6. Local Area Network (LAN)
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Copper
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Switching

7. Address

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8. Mail Services
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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 network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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

9. Remote Access Server
Satellite dish
Cellular adapter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

10. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
V.35
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
1000BaseSX
Bridge

11. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
IP address
Cable

12. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
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.
Copper
Line of sight

13. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Switch
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.

14. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Network Operating System
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
56

15. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
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
Download
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
Dialup

16. CompTIA
Switch
Cell phone
MAC
Computing Technology Industry Association

17. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Half-duplex
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

18. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Line of sight
10GBaseT
Hub

19. Transmission Media
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
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.
Download

20. Print Services
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Cell phone
Access Server
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

21. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Transmitter
Networking TV
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Ethernet

22. NIC
Switches routers
Delay time
Network Interface Card
Router

23. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Voice data
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
Weather

24. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Cell phone
Access Server
Switching

25. ____ cables use light pulses.
Fiber optic
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.

26. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Switching
Network adapter
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

27. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
PSTN
100
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Network adapter

28. 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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Twisted pair
Full duplex
Phone number

29. Stand-Alone Computer
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

30. Host
1000BaseSX
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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

31. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Moving
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Infrastructure

32. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Phone number
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
10 10

33. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
IEEE
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Access Server
10GBaseT

34. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Line of sight
Fiber optic
Network adapter
Copper

35. Network Operating System (NOS)
Networking TV
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
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
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.

36. Motherboard
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.
Phone number
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

37. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
Half-duplex
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
IP address
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.

38. LAN
Network Operating System
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Local Area Network
Networking TV

39. ____ networking uses radio signals sent and received from a satellite. Satellite networking:
Satellite
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
10GBaseT
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

40. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
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.
Line of sight
Subnet
Switches routers

41. Resources
Half-duplex
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Cellular

42. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Hub
Moving

43. Client / Server Architecture
Network adapter
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Network Operating System
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

44. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Modem
10GBaseT
100
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

45. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Cellular adapter
Peer-To-Peer Network.

46. Segment
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Switching
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

47. Address Management
Splitters
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.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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.

48. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Data
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Voice data

49. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
MAC
Router
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Network Interface Card

50. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users 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.
Switches routers