Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Software Distribution
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Moving
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.


2. File Server
Fiber optic
If original files are lost or deleted.
Satellite
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.


3. Mail Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Copper
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.


4. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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5. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
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
Hub
Switches routers


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


7. Scalable
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
'Network of Networks'


8. 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.
Download
Router
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.


9. A ____ network adapter sends 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.
Subnet
Wireless
Local Area Network


10. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
100
Bridge
Router
Download


11. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Networking TV
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.


12. Load Balancing
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
1000BaseSX
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.


13. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
xDSL
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Network Operating System
Satellite dish


14. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Dialup
V.35
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.


15. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Modem
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Radio waves
The means through which data are transmitted and received.


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


17. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Cable
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Channels
POTS (plain old telephone service)


18. Client
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.


19. You can install a ____ in a notebook computer to provide cellular access.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Cellular adapter


20. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Network adapter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Medium
Switches routers


21. License Tracking
Dialup
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Cellular
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. Remote Access Server / Access Server
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
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 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 server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.


23. Segment
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
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 computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Fiber optic


24. Client / Server Network
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Local Area 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.
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.


25. Convergence
Switching
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
V.35
Channels


26. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
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 network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Hub
Fiber optic


27. Satellite networking may have a long ____ (latency) between requests and downloads.
10 10
Delay time
Subnet
Router


28. Address

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29. Restoring
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
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
Cable
Cellular adapter


30. Host
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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.
Switch


31. 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.
Fiber optic
100
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.
Splitters


32. Network Operating System (NOS)
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Cable
Ad hoc
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.


33. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Cellular
10 10
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Transmitter


34. Backbone

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35. DSL is not available to every location; the end location must be within a fixed distance of telephone ____ equipment.
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.
Switching
Infrastructure
Switches routers


36. Internet Services
Voice data
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.
Line of sight
Local Area Network


37. Management Services
Subnet
Cellular adapter
MAC
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.


38. User
Satellite dish
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A person who uses a computer.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.


39. CCIE

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40. Server
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
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
Radio waves
Cisco Certified Network Associate


41. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Copper fiber optic
Subnet
Router
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


42. Spam
Subnet
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.


43. 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.
Infrastructure
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.


44. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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45. 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
Telephone
Computing Technology Industry Association
A person who uses a computer.


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


47. LAN
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
'Network of Networks'
Copper fiber optic
Local Area Network


48. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
100
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
Data
Splitters


49. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Medium
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Channels
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis


50. Workstation
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.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Radio waves