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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. 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.
Cable
'Network of Networks'
Twisted pair
Network Interface Card

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

3. 100BaseFX operates at 100 Mbps over ____ cables.
Ad hoc
Fiber optic
Voice data
Bridge

4. Backing Up
Telephone
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Computing Technology Industry Association

5. ____ provides broadband digital data transmission over existing telephone lines.
Cell phone
PSTN
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

6. User
10
A person who uses a computer.
Telephone
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.

7. What's another name for Remote Access Server?
10 10
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.
MAC
Access Server

8. The ____ receives a signal on one port - and forwards that signal only to the port where the destination device is connected.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
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.
Switch

9. ____ networking uses a digital mobile phone for Internet access.
Peer-To-Peer Network.
Metropolitan Area Network
Cellular
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.

10. Client
Radio waves
TCP/IP
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
Phone number

11. In an ____ network - a central device called a wireless access point controls communication between devices.
Switches routers
Satellite
Infrastructure
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

12. 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.
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Data
Voice data
Bridge

13. Segment
Copper
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.
Medium
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

14. Address

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15. What is a 'Backbone' sometimes referred to as?

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16. Data transfer rates include 28.8 Kbps - 33.3 Kbps - and ____ Kbps.
Telephone
Peer-To-Peer Network.
56
V.35

17. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Satellite
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.
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
10GBaseT

18. Transmission Media
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.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
10 10
Cellular

19. DSL divides the telephone line into multiple ____. One for analog voice - while the remainingones are used for digital data.
Channels
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
Access Server
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.

20. File Services
Data
The functions of a file server that allow users to share data files - applications - and storage areas.
Cell phone
Dialup

21. Motherboard
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
V.35
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

22. 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.
A computer that uses applications and data only from its local disks and that is not connected to a 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.
Copper

23. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
10
Cellular
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.
xDSL

24. License Tracking
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.
Network adapter
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 server that manages the storage and transfer of e-mail messages.

25. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Satellite
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.
Bridge

26. ____ networking uses a cable TV connection to create a wide area connection to the Internet.
'Network of Networks'
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.
Metropolitan Area Network
Cable

27. Security Auditing
Switch
Fiber optic
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
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.

28. Unified Communications
'Network of Networks'
Computing Technology Industry Association
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.
Router

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.
Medium
The software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data - users - groups - security - applications - and other networking functions.
Network adapter
Splitters

30. 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
POTS (plain old telephone service)
Infrastructure
Modem (modulator/de-modulator)

31. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Router
Network adapter
Hub

32. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Metropolitan Area Network
The process of retrieving files from a backup.
10
Ad hoc

33. A ____ network adapter sends radio waves.
Wireless
Switching
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
Delay time

34. Data transfer rates are between ____ Mbps (older Ethernet networks) to up to ____ Gbps. 100 and 1000 Mbps are the most common.
Metropolitan Area Network
Cisco Certified Network Associate
10 10
The centralized management of multiple types of network-based communications - such as voice - video - fax - and messaging services.

35. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
Infrastructure
Modem
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

36. ____ is the standard that describes how modems work to send digital data over the analog phone lines.
V.35
Computing Technology Industry Association
Network adapter
'Network of Networks'

37. Web Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Wireless
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
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.

38. ____ cables use light pulses.
1. UNIX 2. Linux 3. Microsoft Winders Server 2008 R2
Fiber optic
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
Phone number

39. File Server
A server that runs communications services that enable remote users to log on to a network.
Wide Area Network
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

40. Network+ (Net+)
Ethernet
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.
IP address
Modem

41. A cable ____ (router) connects the computer to the cable network for sending networking signals.
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Delay time
Modem
Switch

42. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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43. Scalable
1000BaseSX
10 10
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
A professional certification established by Microsoft that demonstrates in-depth knowledge about Microsoft products.

44. NOS
Network Operating System
Subnet
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Fiber optic

45. 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
Peer-To-Peer Network.
TCP/IP
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.
Metropolitan Area Network

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

47. 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.
Cellular
Satellite
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

48. Satellite networking requires direct ____ (dish placement is crucial).
Cell phone
Line of sight
100
The main circuit board that controls a computer.

49. Spam
1000BaseSX
Network adapter
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Hub

50. Asset Management

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