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Comptia A + Certification

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1. Aka File Transfer Protocol (FTP).






2. A video mode that most often consists of a combination of 640






3. A key on a laptop that is pressed along with the FN key to change display modes so the output will be only to the laptop's display - only to an external display - or simultaneously to both displays. The DISPLAY MODE key is normally a function key - s






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






5. A 9-pin D-shell connector.






6. Both the connectors on the RDRAM memory modules and the motherboard sockets (or slots) that match them.






7. A communications network made up of personal computing devices - such as computers - telephones - and personal digital assistants.






8. Aka Small Computer System Interface.






9. Aka low-voltage differential.






10. A word used to describe memory that cannot work without a steady supply of power.






11. Aka New Low-profile eXtended.






12. Aka Sony/Philips Digital Interface.






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






14. Aka root key.






15. The plug at the end of a cable or the port or connection point on a computer or device.






16. A video interface - also called Super Video - that transmits video using two signals






17. Aka DDR3 SDRAM.






18. Aka Small Outline RIMM.






19. Aka MSCONFIG.






20. 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.






21. The hardware architecture - including the CPU - BIOS - and chipset.






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






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






24. 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.






25. A wireless network standard that defines speeds of up to 600 Mbps. It is downward-compatible with 802.11a - 802.11b - and 802.11g.






26. An external bus that connects into the PC's PCI bus. With USB - you can theoretically connect up to 127 devices to your computer.






27. 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.






28. 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.






29. A subprotocol of TCP/IP used for connectionless communications in which each packet is sent without establishing a connection.






30. A protocol developed in the 1980s by IBM for managing names on a network. Also used by Microsoft in early networking. Replaced by DNS on TCP/IP networks.






31. A printer that uses a light beam (laser) in the printing process.






32. Aka thumb drive.






33. A set of standards for imaging devices - such as scanners and cameras - that is used in drivers and other software for these devices.






34. The former name of the Parallel AT Attachment (PATA) interface standard.






35. The Internet service that manages access to Internet domain names and the naming system it uses for computers and resources connected to the Internet or in a private network.






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






37. A special modifier key on a laptop keyboard that when pressed together with certain alphanumeric keys - changes the output of the pressed key. It is often called the function key.






38. In regard to Windows operating systems - a version of Windows that is designed to work with a certain manufacturer's equipment.






39. Memory that does not require power to keep stored data intact. Also called flash memory.






40. A motherboard form factor introduced in 2003 by Intel as the successor to ATX.






41. The style of partition on a basic disk - which includes primary and extended.






42. Aka High-Definition Multimedia Interface.






43. Small text files a Web browser saves on the local hard drive at the request of a Website. Cookies can contain information that will be used the next time the user connects to the Website.






44. A circuit on a motherboard through which incoming power passes. Several voltage regulators maintain a steady voltage as demand goes up and down - with one or more voltage regulators for the various voltages required (5 volts - 12 volts - 3.3 volts -






45. A logical memory address defined in a processor's address bus that allows the system to access physical RAM or ROM memory locations.






46. A string of characters that a user enters - along with an identifier - such as a user name - in order to be authenticated.






47. The protocol used by DHCP servers and clients. A DHCP server allocates IP addresses within the scope of addresses configured on the server by an administrator. DHCP clients request IP addresses and other IP configuration settings from DHCP Servers.






48. A Windows sleep mode that uses hard drive space to save all the programs and data that are in memory at the time you choose this mode. The computer then completely shuts down and requires no power while it is hibernating.






49. The high-definition optical disc formatting standard - promoted by Toshiba - that was defeated by the Blu-ray Disc standard as the widely accepted high-definition standard.






50. Software installed on a computer without permission that collects information about a user in order to display targeted advertisements - in the form of either inline banners or pop-ups. Inline banners are advertisements that run within the context of