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Comptia A + Certification

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1. A component of a CPU that is responsible for all logical and mathematical operations in the system.






2. A type of printer that uses solid - rather than liquid - ink.






3. A misnomer - referring to the BIOS settings that are stored in a CMOS chip.






4. A protocol used by e-mail clients for communicating with e-mail servers. This protocol is replacing the POP protocol. IMAP allows users to connect to e-mail servers and not only retrieve e-mail - which removes the messages from the server - as they c






5. Laser discs sold at retail stores that contain music (audio CDs) or software (data CDs).






6. In Windows - an Advanced Options menu choice that starts Windows without several drivers and components and loads only very basic - non-vendor-specific drivers for mouse - video - keyboard - mass storage - and system services. Safe Mode also displays






7. Aka Small Outline DIMM.






8. A component of the Windows operating system that resides in a file and is loaded into memory during the kernel loading phase of the Windows startup.






9. A generic term for a collection of information on known malware (not just viruses).






10. A perpetrator of malicious software attacks against computers and networks. Also called a cracker.






11. An interconnected network. The Internet is the largest example.






12. A type of switched network used by phone companies.






13. An EIDE drive setting that has the system select the drive's role (master or slave) based on the drive's position on the cable. If the drive is on the end of the cable - it is the master drive - and if it is in the middle of the cable - it is the sla






14. A utility in Windows NT for gathering and viewing performance data involving memory - disks - processors - network - and other objectives.






15. Aka power supply.






16. Aka systray.






17. A solid-state storage standard for high-capacity (2 - 4 - and 8 GB) memory cards that are tiny






18. In Windows - an Advanced Option that is only available in Windows Servers in the role of domain controllers - although it appears on the menu in non-domain controllers.






19. The hardware address of a network device - also called the Ethernet address (on Ethernet devices) or NIC address.






20. A DVI mode that supports both analog and digital video signals.






21. Aka double-data rate (DDR) SDRAM.






22. A service on a laptop that configures a card after socket services has recognized it.






23. Aka digital versatile disc (DVD).






24. A digital display interface standard developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association that supports both video and audio signals - contains HDCP copy protection - and is unique because it is royalty-free to manufacturers.






25. Aka single inline memory module.






26. A common connector used to connect a power supply to internal peripherals.






27. A version of the FAT file system used by MS-DOS for hard drives - using a 16-bit file allocation table.






28. A printer that includes one or more other functions - such as a scanner and fax machine.






29. Pertaining to a DVD drive and disc that can store data in two pitted layers on each data side - with each layer having a different reflectivity index.






30. The original version of the IEEE 1394 standard that supports speeds up to 400 Mbps.






31. The practice of applying a digital signature to device driver code.






32. A network device that is used to extend the range of a network by taking the signals received on a port from one network and regenerating (repeating) those signals to another port to transmit them on a second network.






33. Aka paging file.






34. Aka systray.






35. In the laser printing process - the step at which the heat-sensitive toner is fused to the paper by heated fusing rollers.






36. An optical semiconductor used in small projectors and in rear-projection televisions.






37. Aka RAMBUS Inline Memory Module.






38. Aka Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory.






39. The Microsoft Website from which you can download updates to Windows.






40. A single-sided - single-layer digital versatile disc (DVD) that stores 4.7 GB of data - or over two hours of video.






41. A tool for migrating user data and settings from one Windows computer to a computer running Windows XP.






42. An expansion bus architecture that uses serial communications rather than the parallel communications of PCI. Also called PCI Express and PCI-E.






43. The conversion of data into a special format that cannot be read by anyone unless they have a software key to convert it back into its usable form.






44. An extension of the SATA standard for external SATA devices - with speeds triple that of USB 2.0.






45. The component that provides power for all components on the motherboard and internal to the PC case. Also called a power supply unit (PSU).






46. Threats that are not truly malicious code - but can have indirect negative effects - such as decreasing performance or using up bandwidth. Grayware includes spyware - adware - spam - and spim.






47. A finite set of resources controlled by the operating system and critical to the use of all computer components.






48. A mat that provides a path to ground for a static charge and is designed for the desktop or floor of a workspace. One placed on the workbench reduces the risk of electrostatic discharge for components placed on it - while one placed on the floor prov






49. A network connection over long distances - traditionally using phone lines or satellite communications.






50. A printed circuit card that you add to the motherboard to enhance functionality. Also called an expansion card. Video adapters and network interface cards (NICs) are examples of adapter cards.