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Comptia A + Certification
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1. 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.
encryption
striping with interleave parity
video RAM (VRAM)
adware
2. A power supply that detects the incoming voltage and switches to accept either 120 or 240 VAC.
subscriber connector (SC)
simultaneous multithreading (SMT)
Return To OS Choices menu
auto-switching power supply
3. Malware that hides itself from detection by antimalware programs; it is installed on a computer by someone who has privileged access to the computer.
rootkit
thread of execution
IEEE 1394c-2006
Media Access Control (MAC) address
4. A disc drive that uses laser technology to read and/or write to special discs.
Domain Name Service (DNS)
Reliability and Performance Monitor
microprogram
optical drive
5. [1] On computer circuit boards - a very tiny slide that indicates two states.. [2] In a network - a network device - much like a hub - except that a switch takes an incoming signal and sends it to only the destination port - avoiding collisions and m
LAN
DB-25
DVD-10
switch
6. Aka Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
dual inline memory module (DIMM)
DHCP
thread of execution
PING
7. A plug designed for testing a specific port type (e.g. - serial - parallel - or USB). The plug does not connect to a cable but reroutes the sending pins to the receiving pins. Using special software on the computer - a loopback test is performed in w
HD-DVD
loopback plug
IEC-320 connector
pop-up download
8. An automated software installation that does not require a person be present to respond to prompts for information.
PPTP
ECC
unattended installation
traces
9. Aka Advanced Power Management.
multimode fiber (MMF)
APM
authentication factor
NSLOOKUP
10. In the Windows registry - a folder that may contain one or more sets of settings as well as other keys.
removable storage
solid ink
Windows Update Website
registry key
11. Aka virtual file allocation table.
systray
uniqueness database file (UDF)
VFAT
fusing lamp
12. Aka boot record.
T1
boot sector
fast page mode (FPM)
troubleshooting
13. A reading and writing device in a floppy or hard drive that is mounted on an articulated arm that moves back and forth over the floppy disk or metal platter.
swap file
InterNational Committee on Information Technology Standards (INCITS)
read/write head
Small Outline DIMM (SODIMM)
14. A partition type on a basic disk that can have only one logical drive assigned to it encompassing the entire partition. This partition type is also the only type of partition on a basic disk that can be marked as active for booting up an operating sy
S-Video
Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)
primary partition
Standby
15. The format in which IP addresses are usually shown - with decimal numbers separated by "dots" as in 192.168.100.2.
InterNational Committee on Information Technology Standards (INCITS)
dotted decimal notation
video adapter card
Safe Mode
16. A type of power supply that converts AC power to voltages needed for a device. AC adapters are generally used for portable PC systems and other devices.
RAID array
DC Controller
AC adapter
64-bit
17. Aka antistatic mat.
grounding mat
virus encyclopedia
802.11n
SCSI ID
18. The difference in value between a display's brightest white and darkest black. Modern LCD displays have a contrast ratio of 500:1 or greater.
Integrated Access Device (IAD)
contrast ratio
EEPROM
thermal paste
19. In reference to a memory module - how much information the processor can access from or write to memory in a single cycle.
bit width
Fn key
parity
central processing unit (CPU)
20. A program that blocks browser pop-ups.
long filename (LFN)
CSU
shortcut
pop-up blocker
21. 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
dial-up modem
802.11a
registration
projector
22. A 36-pin connector mounted to a device's parallel interface.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Centronics
MSCONFIG
DVD-ROM drive
23. A magnetic storage device that contains a thin internal plastic disk - capable of receiving magnetic charges contained in the thin magnetic coating on the disk.
docking station
DVI
floppy disk
Windows Update
24. The traditional wired telephone network.
plain-old telephone service (POTS)
identity theft
DPMS
rootkit
25. Aka demilitarized zone.
vertical position
Enable Boot Logging
denial of service (DoS) attack
DMZ
26. The disruption of signal transmission caused by the radiation of electrical and magnetic fields. Electric motors are a common source of EMI.
electromagnetic interference (EMI)
ACL
mini-audio connector
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
27. A printer that creates printed output line by line.
line printer
Return To OS Choices menu
local group account
LVD
28. A raised area on an optical disc that is alternated with depressed areas to be interpreted as data.
mirrored set
volume
DDR
land
29. A metal plate behind the front of a CRT monitor that focuses the electron beams from the gun.
virus encyclopedia
hub
shadow mask
Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
30. An installation of Windows that is not automated - where the user is required to pay attention throughout the entire process to provide information and to respond to messages. Also called a manual installation.
digitizing tablet
EMP
WAN connection
attended installation
31. Memory that can only be read and that contains program code. ROM is also called firmware.
file allocation table (FAT)
read-only memory (ROM)
Program Compatibility Wizard
direct current (DC)
32. A type of riser card that connects directly into a motherboard and adds no additional functionality of its own - but extends the expansion bus and allows expansion cards to be added in a different physical orientation.
SATA
display
soft power
daughter card
33. Aka Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory.
RAMBUS Inline Memory Module (RIMM)
CD-ROM
DIN connector
basic storage
34. In reference to IDE PATA drives - the master drive on the first channel.
primary master
DNS
vertical hold
floating-point unit (FPU)
35. The Microsoft Website from which you can download updates to Windows.
thermal compound
SD Card
backup media
Windows Update Website
36. Video RAM memory that uses a technique for using video RAM to perform Windows-specific functions to speed up the OS.
Distributed File System (DFS)
User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
track point
WRAM
37. Aka Wi-Fi Protected Access 2.
smart phone
real-time clock (RTC)
WPA2
intranet
38. An encryption technology introduced in Windows Vista Enterprise and Ultimate editions - Windows Server 2008 - and also in Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise editions. It encrypts the entire boot volume.
format
BitLocker drive encryption
jargon
ACR
39. A set of standards for imaging devices - such as scanners and cameras - that is used in drivers and other software for these devices.
default gateway
TWAIN
MIDI
CD-ROM drive
40. A communication service provided over a telecommunications network or computer network. A VC logically resembles a circuit while passing over a complex routed or switched network - such as the phone company's frame relay network.
socket services
molex connector
virtual circuit (VC)
system file
41. A 25-pin D-shell connector.
DB-25
PCIe Mini Card
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
IEEE 1394a
42. A set of wires used by data traveling into and out of a processor.
random access memory (RAM)
Enable Low Resolution Video
identity theft
processor bus
43. In the laser printing process - the stage in which the image is removed from the photosensitive drum so it can accept the next image.
expansion card
auditing
notification area
cleaning
44. A KVM switch that uses software and special keyboard commands to switch among controlled computers. Also called anactive KVM switch.
network operating system (NOS)
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
electronic KVM switch
Display Brightness Key
45. A specialized device for testing a power supply unit that comes with connectors compatible with the output connectors on a standard power supply.
primary master
power supply tester
basic storage
stuck pixel
46. An interface standard for use with DVD players - digital television (DTV) players - set-top cable or satellite service boxes - and other devices. It combines audio and video signals into an uncompressed signal and has a bandwidth of up to 5 GB/second
HTML
IEEE 1284
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
UPS
47. One or more lights (usually LEDs) on a device that indicate the device's operational status through the color of the light - by blinking or remaining steady or both.
copy
process
status light indicator
embedded systems
48. A wireless network standard that uses the 5 GHz band.
ICMP
802.11a
flash BIOS
subtree
49. Aka secure socket layer.
SSL
digitizer
COMx
nickel-cadmium (NiCD)
50. A tool for testing if a cable can connect properly end-to-end and to determine if a cable has a short. These tools are available for a variety of cable types.
System Monitor
VFAT
thread
cable tester
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