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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Peer-To-Peer Network
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

2. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Access Server
Switch

3. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
Ethernet
Cellular
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Bridge

4. Software Distribution
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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 property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
V.35

5. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a 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.
IEEE
Switches routers

6. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

7. Spam
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
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

8. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Download
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.

9. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Wide Area 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
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

10. Remote Access Server / Access Server
The physical layout of computers on a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
'Network of Networks'
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

11. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
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Switch
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Computing Technology Industry Association

12. Management Services
TCP/IP
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
100
Modem

13. Satellite networking is subject to mild atmospheric and ____ conditions (fog or slight wind can disrupt service).
Splitters
Weather
Line of sight
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.

14. File Server
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Access Server
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.

15. License Tracking
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
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

16. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Line of sight
Cable
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.

17. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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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.
PSTN
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.

18. CCIE

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19. User
Local Area Network
Transmitter
A person who uses a computer.
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

20. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Infrastructure
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
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 copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

21. A router has multiple network connections - with each connection being on a different ____.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Data
Subnet
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.

22. Client / Server Network
Telephone
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 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.
IP address

23. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Transmitter
Delay time
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.

24. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Fiber optic
Hub
Computing Technology Industry Association
A person who uses a computer.

25. Server
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
Dialup
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Ethernet

26. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
100
Copper
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.

27. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
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.
Fiber optic
Delay time
Line of sight

28. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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.
10GBaseT
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.
The physical layout of computers on a network.

29. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
V.35
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Access Server
Switches routers

30. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
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.
Data
Router
Metropolitan Area Network

31. Stand-Alone Computer
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
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
Wireless
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

32. Workstation
Twisted pair
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.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

33. NOS
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
Moving

34. Protocol
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 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.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
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

35. Sneakernet
Radio waves
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
Telephone
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

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

37. 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
Copper
TCP/IP
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

38. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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
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.
Router
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39. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Cell phone
Router
Voice data
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

40. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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41. Traffic Monitoring
Line of sight
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

42. Motherboard
Cable
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
Network adapter

43. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with wired clients on the same network.
100
Bridge
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Cellular

44. ____ cables use electrical signals.
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Subnet
Switches routers
Copper

45. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
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 person who uses a computer.
Radio waves

46. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
xDSL
MAC
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

47. ____ cables use light pulses.
MAC
Networking TV
Access Server
Fiber optic

48. Backing Up
The physical layout of computers on a network.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

49. Host
Telephone
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

50. Address

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