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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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

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1. Satellite networking can be a portable solution for cars or trucks with an attached ____.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Satellite dish
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

2. Remote Access Server
Half-duplex
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

3. Wireless networks use ____ with the air being the transmission medium.
Cable
Switches routers
Local Area Network
Radio waves

4. Address

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5. NOS
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.
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.
Network Operating System

6. Node
A number that uniquely identifies each workstation and device on a network. Without unique ' ? ' - computers on the network could not reliably communicate.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving 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.
Switches routers

7. Satellite networking uses a ____ with an antenna (dish) directed skywards to a satellite.
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
Transmitter
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Local Area Network

8. Network Operating System (NOS)
Moving
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Network Interface Card

9. Stand-Alone Computer
xDSL
Access Server
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.

10. Network+ (Net+)
Cellular adapter
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.

11. Wide Area Network (WAN)
Voice data
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.
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
A person who uses a computer.

12. Resources
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
Fiber optic

13. Sneakernet
Satellite dish
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a network.
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

14. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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 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.
Splitters
PSTN

15. Convergence
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 network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
Subnet
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.

16. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
Radio waves
xDSL
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
IP address

17. Packet
Fiber optic
Peer-To-Peer Network.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Copper fiber optic

18. Backbone

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19. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Fiber optic
Router
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.

20. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
'Network of Networks'
Cell phone
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
Networking TV

21. Workstation
Phone number
Weather
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
Full duplex

22. NIC
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.
Moving
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
Network Interface Card

23. What are the 3 most popular networking operating systems?
Twisted pair
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Weather
Switch

24. ____ is the most common local area networking standard for wired networks.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
Full duplex
Ethernet
Router

25. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
Medium
Download

26. Some satellite Internet access solutions are limited to ____ only. Another solution - such as dialup - is required to provide upload capabilities.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
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
10 10

27. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
10
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.
MAC

28. Client
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
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 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 retrieving files from a backup.

29. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
Satellite
56
Router
Hub

30. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
POTS (plain old telephone service)

31. WAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Wide Area Network
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.

32. ____ operates at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over fiber optic cables.
1000BaseSX
Network adapter
Access Server
Router

33. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Network adapter
Telephone
Copper

34. Topology
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
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.

35. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
Cell phone
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.
Wireless
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.

36. Backing Up
Transmitter
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

37. CompTIA
Ad hoc
Computing Technology Industry Association
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cellular adapter

38. 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.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a network to another.
Twisted pair
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.

39. Print Services
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.
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.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.

40. Client / Server Network
V.35
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
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 determining how much data transfer activity is taking place on a network or network segment and notifying administrators when a segment becomes overloaded.

41. Traffic Monitoring
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
Cell phone
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.
Bridge

42. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
PSTN
10 10
Switch
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

43. The term ___ typically describes an adapter that uses a cable medium (such as copper or fiber optic cables).
Splitters
Phone number
NIC (network interface card)
Satellite

44. Mail Server
A server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.

45. Host
Metropolitan Area Network
TCP/IP
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 enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

46. A ____ connects two network segments that have a different subnet address.
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.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
If original files are lost or deleted.
Router

47. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
Cable
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Twisted pair
Splitters

48. Management Services
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

49. Mobile phones with digital ____ plans use cellular calls to connect to the Internet.
Modem
Copper
Fiber optic
Data

50. User
Telephone
Computing Technology Industry Association
Fiber optic
A person who uses a computer.