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Comptia Network Fundamentals

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1. Protocol
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
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.
Access Server
The process of distributing data transfer activity evenly so that no single device is overwhelmed.

2. Restoring
TCP/IP
Radio waves
Cellular adapter
The process of retrieving files from a backup.

3. Workstation
A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects 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 retrieving files from a backup.
Local Area Network

4. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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5. Give 8 Examples of Management Services
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A computer that runs a desktop operating system and connects to a network.
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.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis

6. Addressing
Wireless
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.
If original files are lost or deleted.
V.35

7. ____ cables use light pulses.
Network Operating System
Fiber optic
Access Server
The means through which data are transmitted and received.

8. 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
Cell phone
V.35
Splitters

9. With cellular networking - Internet access is limited to areas with ____ coverage.
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
1. License tracking 2. Security Auditing 3. Asset Management 4. Address Management 5. Software Distribution 6. Traffic Monitoring 7. Load Balancing 8. Hardware Diagnosis
Network Interface Card
Cell phone

10. There are many DSL standards (such as ADSL - SDSL - and HDSL) - collectively referred to as ____.
xDSL
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
The network service that allows printers to be shared by several users on a network.
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.

11. Phone lines are sometimes referred to as ____.
PSTN
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
POTS (plain old telephone service)
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.

12. ____ operates at 10 Gbps over twisted pair cables.
Data
Network Operating System
Cell phone
10GBaseT

13. In what circumstances would 'restoring' of files be needed?
Switching
Switches routers
If original files are lost or deleted.
'Network of Networks'

14. 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.
Satellite
NIC (network interface card)
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.

15. 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.
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.
Telephone
The devices - data - and data storage space provided by a computer - whether stand-alone or shared.
xDSL

16. Routers maintain a list of known networks and the next ____ in the path to reach the destination network.
Computing Technology Industry Association
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
Router
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. Peer-To-Peer Network
Network adapter
A network that spans a long distance and connects two or more LANs.
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
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.

18. Security Auditing
The process of evaluating security measures currently in place on a network and notifying the network administrator if a security breach occurs.
The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone) - video - and other communications services in addition to data.
Router
The data transmission and processing activity taking place on a computer network at any given time.

19. What's another name for Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Wide Area Network
A way of exchanging data between computers that are not connected on a network.
Network adapter
PSTN

20. MAN
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.
IP address
Metropolitan Area Network

21. LAN
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
Local Area Network
Copper
xDSL

22. Local Area Network (LAN)
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A network of computers and other devices that is confined to a relatively small space - such as one building or even one office.
Switching
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

23. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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.
A complex WAN that connects LANs and clients around the globe.
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.

24. Dialup connections are available anywhere a dialup ____ line exists.
Network Interface Card
Telephone
Switching
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.

25. The same cable line is used to carry ____ and cable ____ signals - although in some cases a separate line is installed for Internet access.
10GBaseT
Networking TV
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
Switch

26. Radio frequency wireless standards are defined by various ____ committees (802.11a - 802.11b - 802.11g - and 802.11n).
The means through which data are transmitted and received.
IEEE
A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network.
'Network of Networks'

27. A ____ creates the signals that are sent along the networking medium.
Network adapter
Bridge
A computer that manages Web site services - such as supplying a Web page to multiple users on demand.
Channels

28. (public switched telephone network) Dialup connections use the ____.
One of several types of specialized devices that allows two or more networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
'Network of Networks'
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
PSTN

29. 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.
Bridge
Copper
Switch
1. Physical (such as a wire or cable) 2. Wireless (such as radio waves)

30. Management Services
A computer or other device connected to a network - which has a unique address and is capable of sending or receiving data.
Cellular adapter
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.
The network services that centrally administer and simplify complicated management tasks on the network.

31. A ____ provides a central connection for multiple media segments on the same subnet.
1000BaseSX
Hub
Delay time
POTS (plain old telephone service)

32. WAN
Half-duplex
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
Wide Area Network

33. 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.
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 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.
Fiber optic

34. Spam
A person working on a computer on a different network or in a different geographical location from the LAN's server.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
A part of a network. Usually - a ______ is composed of a group of nodes that share the same communications channel for all their traffic.

35. Mail Services
IP address
Hub
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
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. A ____ connection uses a modem connected to the phone line to communicate with another host through a wide area connection.
PSTN
A person who uses a computer.
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
Dialup

37. In an ____ network - two computers communicate directly with each other through their wireless network adapters.
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The process of retrieving files from a backup.
PSTN
Ad hoc

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.
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
xDSL
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Twisted pair

39. CCIE

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40. 10BaseT operates at ____ Mbps over twisted pair cables.
Moving
Fiber optic
10
V.35

41. Scalable
Telephone
Telephone
Router
The property of a network that allows you to add nodes or increase its size easily.

42. Topology
Wireless
Switches routers
The physical layout of computers on a network.
Satellite dish

43. Client
Bridge
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.
Splitters
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

44. Certification
Phone number
Cell phone
Satellite dish
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.

45. Cellular networking is a truly mobile solution; you can often be ____ and still have Internet access without manually having to reconnect.
Moving
Access Server
Ethernet
xDSL

46. The ____ repeats a signal received on one port out all other ports.
A network design in which client computers use a centrally administered server to share data - data storage space - and devices.
Hub
The process of copying critical data files to a secure storage area. Often - _____ are performed according to a formulaic schedule.
Half-duplex

47. Transmission Media
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 means through which data are transmitted and received.
Weather
IP address

48. Traffic Monitoring
Unsolicited - unwanted e-mail.
Fiber optic
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.
Computing Technology Industry Association

49. Soft Skills
IEEE
Fiber optic
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 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.

50. File Server
The process of automatically transferring a data file or installing a software application from the server to a client on the network.
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IEEE
A specialized server that enables clients to share applications and data across the network.

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