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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Local Area Network
10
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Cell phone

2. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
Channels
Hub
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
Switch

3. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
If original files are lost or deleted.
Delay time
Computing Technology Industry Association

4. Node
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Copper fiber optic
Router
'Network of Networks'

5. What are the 2 forms of 'Transmission Media'?
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)
Satellite
Switching
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

6. Backbone

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7. Remote User

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8. Sneakernet
PSTN
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

9. Ethernet uses network interface cards - hubs - ____ - and ____ to connect devices.
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
Weather
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Switches routers

10. Client / Server Architecture
Line of sight
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

11. User
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Full duplex
A person who uses a computer.
Hub

12. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
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 professional certification that attests to one's skills in installing configuring - maintaining - and troubleshooting medium-sized networks that use Cisco Systems' switches and routers.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
Cellular

13. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Voice data
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Telephone
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. 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
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Weather
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

15. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
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.
Transmitter
Switching
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

16. Management Services
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

17. Workstation
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
Full duplex
TCP/IP
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.

18. Remote Access Server / Access Server
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A person who uses a computer.
Satellite dish

19. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
Ad hoc
10GBaseT
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Switching

20. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
Radio waves
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Satellite dish

21. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Hub
IP address
Channels
Peer-To-Peer Network.

22. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
PSTN
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.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

23. When you configure a dialup connection - you identify the ____ of a computer on the other end.
Phone number
Networking TV
Subnet
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

24. Ethernet can use ____ and ____ cables.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Bridge
Copper fiber optic
Fiber optic

25. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Transmitter
Download
Telephone
Network Interface Card

26. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Splitters
Network adapter
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

27. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Half-duplex
Cable
Computing Technology Industry Association
Network adapter

28. Print Services
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Switches routers
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

29. 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.
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Splitters
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks 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.

30. Network+ (Net+)
100
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.
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.
56

31. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Splitters
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
xDSL
Infrastructure

32. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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33. Unified Communications
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.
Wide Area Network
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

34. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
Ethernet
PSTN
Wide Area Network

35. File Services
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
Download
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.

36. Backing Up
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Network adapter
Bridge
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.

37. Protocol
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Cellular adapter
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

38. Connectivity Device
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Access Server
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

39. Routers use the ____ within a packet to move packets between networks.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Voice data
IP address
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

40. Scalable
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Subnet
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

41. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Network Interface Card
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a 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.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

42. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
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
Network adapter
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association

43. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Radio waves
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.
Delay time

44. A ____ converts binary data to an analog signal.
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
100
A person who uses a computer.
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.

45. Internet Services
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.
Voice data
xDSL
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

46. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
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.
Telephone
10GBaseT
Bridge

47. Resources
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
IP address
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

48. 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
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Line of sight
TCP/IP
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.

49. A ____ connects two segments within the same subnet that use different media types. For example - use a bridge to connect wireless clients to wired clients on the same network.
Dialup
Bridge
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.

50. Network
V.35
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
Full duplex
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.