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Comptia Network Fundamentals
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1. Load Balancing
Router
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.
Copper fiber optic
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
2. LAN
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Network Operating System
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Local Area Network
3. Switches use the ____ address to send frames to the destination device.
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
MAC
Line of sight
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
4. Asset Management
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5. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
xDSL
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
MAC
6. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Weather
Line of sight
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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
7. Addressing
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Local Area Network
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.
Switch
8. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Peer-To-Peer Network.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Networking TV
9. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
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.
Transmitter
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
10. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Download
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
MAC
11. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Cellular adapter
Local Area Network
10GBaseT
Router
12. P2P Network
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Telephone
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 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
13. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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
Ad hoc
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 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.
14. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Twisted pair
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Fiber optic
Local Area Network
15. Backing Up
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Dialup
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
16. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
10 10
1000BaseSX
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.
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.
17. NIC
Network Interface Card
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
18. Client
Switch
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.
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
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
19. Network
Data
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Telephone
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.
20. Protocol
Router
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
Telephone
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
21. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Ethernet
Subnet
Channels
22. Satellite networking provides nearly ____% global coverage.
Telephone
Full duplex
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
100
23. 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.
1000BaseSX
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.
Telephone
A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
24. License Tracking
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 computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.
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.
25. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
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.
Cell phone
Voice data
Switch
26. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
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.
IP address
Moving
Radio waves
27. Remote User
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28. CCIE
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29. Convergence
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Moving
30. Soft Skills
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.
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.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
31. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Access Server
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
32. CompTIA
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
IP address
Computing Technology Industry Association
33. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
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.
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Fiber optic
34. ____ cables use electrical signals.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Splitters
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
Copper
35. Segment
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 specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
10GBaseT
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. Dialup connections cannot be used for both ____ (phone calls) and ____ at the same time.
10GBaseT
Telephone
Line of sight
Voice data
37. An access point with an integrated ____ allows wireless clients to communicate with hosts on different networks (such as the Internet).
Router
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
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.
38. Traffic Monitoring
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
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)
39. Client / Server Network
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
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 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
Satellite
40. Mail Services
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
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.
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
Copper
41. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Download
Cable
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 way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
42. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Network Interface Card
A person who uses a computer.
Router
43. File Services
NIC (network interface card)
Voice data
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
IEEE
44. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
Transmitter
Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Voice data
45. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Half-duplex
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.
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.
56
46. Restoring
Wireless
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 process of retrieving files from a backup.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
47. 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
Download
Infrastructure
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
48. Print Services
Splitters
NIC (network interface card)
Switching
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
49. 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.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Metropolitan Area Network
Twisted pair
50. Network+ (Net+)
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.
IP address
Router
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.