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Comptia A + Certification

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1. In Microsoft terminology - software that contains one or more software fixes or changes to the operating system.






2. Aka front side bus.






3. Aka motherboard.






4. In Disk Management - the status given to a dynamic disk that has not had its configuration information (stored on the disk) imported into Windows. This status occurs when a dynamic disk is moved to a different Windows computer or when a dynamic disk






5. In reference to the Windows operating systems - one that can utilize more than 4 GB of address space. Depending on the version - 64-bit Windows can address a maximum of from 8 to 192 GB.






6. Device that stores digital data on magnetized media - such as floppy disks - the metal platters in hard disk drives - and magnetic tape media used in tape drives.






7. A device that combines two or more devices - such as a printer - scanner - and fax machine.






8. A T-1 multiplexer or a special LAN bridge that connects to the telephone company's channel service unit (CSU) - which encodes data for transmission over a T-carrier circuit.






9. The Windows Vista and Windows 7 tool for gathering and viewing performance data involving memory - disks - processors - network - and other objectives.






10. Aka digital video interface.






11. A device used to scan smart cards.






12. Synchronous graphics random access memory is a type of RAM used on video adapters.






13. A protocol used to resolve an IP address to a MAC address.






14. Aka expansion bus.






15. Aka Internet service provider.






16. A service implemented on Windows Servers that hides the complexity of the network from end users in that it makes files that are distributed across multiple servers appear as if they are in one place.






17. A standard used in laptops that is based on PCI. The biggest difference is that Mini PCI is much smaller than PCI






18. A portable computer small enough to fit in your hand - also referred to as a "palmtop" computer. Because it is so small - a PDA does not have the functionality of a laptop or desktop computer. In other words - a typical PDA allows you to perform only






19. Aka synchronous dynamic RAM.






20. Aka Microsoft Management Console.






21. The settings within a registry key.






22. Aka Small Outline DIMM.






23. AMD manufactures CPUs and other products - and its chief rival is Intel Corporation.






24. A RAM standard that replaces the original DDR2 standard and requires far less power - while providing almost twice the bandwidth. A stick of DDR3 SDRAM has 240 pins - but is keyed so it will not fit into a socket designed for DDR2. DDR3 SO-DIMMs have






25. Aka American National Standards Institute.






26. A Windows utility that allows you to create tasks that run automatically at the times you select.






27. Aka communication network riser.






28. To renew a product activation - required when the activation program discovers significant changes in a computer or the activated product has been installed on a second computer.






29. Aka capture card.






30. Aka PCIe.






31. The sudden and uncontrolled movement of electricity from an object with a greater charge to one with a lesser charge. Also called static electricity.






32. Aka Extended Video Graphics Array.






33. A firewall service that inspects (or filters) each packet that enters or leaves the network - applying a set of security rules defined by a network administrator - and not allowing packets that fail inspection to pass between networks.






34. A communications system now used for data communications via satellite that usually uses microwave radio frequencies and requires a dish antenna - receiver - and transmitter.






35. A wireless network standard that uses the 5 GHz band.






36. Data storage technology with no moving mechanical parts that uses large-capacity - nonvolatile memory - commonly calledflash memory or solid-state drives.






37. A parallel port mode that has the same performance as ECP but is used with parallel devices other than printers and scanners.






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






39. Aka error-correcting code.






40. Aka Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.






41. A connector used to attach coaxial cables to computers and network equipment. Origin of the term may be "Bayonet-Neill-Concelman" or "British Naval Connector."






42. In an access control list - a record containing just one user or group account name and the permissions assigned to that account.






43. The process of informing the software manufacturer who the official owner or user of the product is - and providing contact information such as name - address - company - phone number - e-mail address - and so on - about them. Registration is usually






44. A set of skills - behaviors - and attitudes to use when listening to another person.






45. In a CPU - special memory that resides within the CPU's core and is used to temporarily store instructions and data in order to increase the processing speed. Also called L1 cache.






46. Aka DDR2 SDRAM.






47. A term applied to a CPU - motherboard - or other components that conform to the Intel 32-bit x86 specification. Also referred to as 32-bit.






48. A Windows server running the WINS service to maintain and resolve NetBIOS names.






49. A strap designed to discharge static electricity from your body. One end attaches to the wrist - whereas the other end attaches to a grounded object.






50. A power management standard that includes all the power states of APM - plus two more. It also supports soft power.